How men use money to control women
How domestic abuse goes way beyond physical violence; and how men use money as a form of coercive control over their partners. Also, Japanese authorities crack down on so-called 'host bars' which…
Harsh dress codes hamper Afghan women’s rights
Since the Taliban takeover in 2021, Afghan women and girls have lost access to education, employment and public spaces. Now they are increasingly facing arbitrary arrests over how they wear their hijabs.…
Gambia’s bill to unban FGM: tradition vs women’s rights
Gambia could become the first country in the world to repeal a ban on FGM if a bill currently making its way through parliament becomes law. It is an issue that has…
India: Stampede at Hindu event kills mostly women and kids
More than 100 people have died in a crush at a religious event dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva in northern Uttar Pradesh, India. Local authorities report that the tragic crush occurred…
Zambia’s Kundananji making history in women’s football
Racheal Kundananji, the world's most expensive female footballer, inspires women at home in Zambia and beyond. The 23-year-old's transfer to Bay FC in the United States set a new transfer record in…
Did the UN cut their Gaza women and children death toll by almost 50%, compared to a prior report?
The UN has stirred controversy over the number of deaths in Gaza published on its website where the toll appears to have been revised down compared to previous reports.…
Guardian Woman Festival: Building Futures – A Holistic Approach to Women and Girls in STEM
Guardian Woman Festival: Building Futures - A Holistic Approach to Women and Girls in STEM…
‘She Said’ movie tells story of women who took on Weinstein
The decision to call for a retrial from the New York appeals court has prompted varying reactions, with many dismayed that survivors will have to testify once more.…
Guardian Woman Festival: Women’s World – Strength in Femininity
Guardian Woman Festival: Women's World - Strength in Femininity…
Guardian Woman Festival: Fostering inclusion and empowerment in aviation
Guardian Woman Festival: Fostering inclusion and empowerment in aviation.…
Guardian Woman Festival: Women Revolution – Transforming economic sector
Guardian Woman Festival: Woman Revolution - Transforming Economic Sector…