Kenya Allows Safe Abortion. So Why Are Women Dying?
Wealth inequalities and a growing conservative backlash are combining to put lives at risk.
21 Nov 24
Women's rights
Divisions Emerge Within Afghan Women’s Rights Movement
Issue of direct negotiations with the Taleban proves contentious point among campaigners.
3 Oct 24
Afghanistan: Weaponising Sexual Harassment
The lack of legal protection under the Taleban means that harassment and discrimination are effectively forcing women out of the workplace.
23 Jul 24
Venezuela: Even the Priests Say Amen
Investigation reveals extent of the physical, social and psychological sway Columbian guerillas hold in border communities.
15 Jun 24
Short Sleeves in Iraq
Defying social pressure to cope with the hardships of the summer heat.
14 Jun 24
The Taleban’s Deadly Toll on Women Midwives and Doctors
Medical personnel struggle to do their jobs - and patients suffer - under increasingly draconian rules.
14 Jun 24
Tanzania: How Fetching Firewood Risks Women’s Lives
In rural areas, collecting fuel is not only exhausting, but leaves women vulnerable to violence and sexual abuse.
8 Mar 24
Ugandan Women Risk Their Lives to Access Abortion
“Many girls are dying because we have chosen to ignore them.”
8 Mar 24
Afghanistan: “I Have Learned to Never Give Up”
What helps me keep going is my belief in our mission to empower women journalists to report on what is happening under the Taleban.
8 Mar 24
The Afghan Women Journalists Defying the Taleban
Against all odds and despite constant danger, a brave few continue to report.
8 Mar 24
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