Women's rights

For many women’s rights campaigners in Turkey, the difficulties women have in holding on to their maiden names is evidence of discrimination. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

For Turkish Women, What’s in a Surname?

Many campaigners argue that the mandatory surname change after marriage is evidence of institutionalised discrimination.

10 Jan 25

Defilement – the crime of sexually abusing a child – is an all-too frequent occurrence in Ugandan schools, perpetrated by teachers or other authority figures. © Marco Di Lauro/Getty Images

The Sexual Assault Crisis Plaguing Ugandan Schools

Why do crimes committed by teachers so often go unpunished?

29 Nov 24

Reporters for Tolo News cover their faces as they attend an editorial meeting at Tolo TV station in Kabul on May 22, 2022. © WAKIL KOHSAR/AFP via Getty Images

Afghanistan’s Freedom of Expression Void

The few women still working in media face especially harsh scrutiny.

29 Nov 24

Women journalists working in the Turkish media face multiple challenges, including prejudice, exclusion and harassment. © Burak Kara/Getty Images

Turkey: “Media Can Show Solutions”

How newsrooms need to organise to boost gender equality.

28 Nov 24

In Tanzania, female genital mutilation (FGM) has been illegal since 1998, but the practice continues in many parts of the country. © Rowen Smith/Unsplash

Tanzania: Inside the Trade in Body Parts Driving FGM

Secret trade sees “charms” sold on to traders and hunters.

22 Nov 24

Wealth inequalities and a growing conservative backlash are combining to put lives at risk. © IWPR

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

International summit on women’s rights in Afghanistan saw more than 120 activists, journalists, and artists gather in the Albanian capital Tirana for three days of intense discussion and debate. © Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania

Divisions Emerge Within Afghan Women’s Rights Movement

Issue of direct negotiations with the Taleban proves contentious point among campaigners.

3 Oct 24

Religious groups that dominate the political system in Iraq have been pushing to erode women’s rights in the country for more than a decade. Illustration by Jumar.media

Iraqi Women Fight for Their Rights

Iraq may transfer marriage and inheritance laws to religious authorities, threatening women's rights.

13 Sep 24

Female protesters in Yerevan, Armenia. © Nazik Armenakyan/4plus

Building Resilience, One Village at a Time

Strengthening civil society groups, building resilience, supporting efforts to engage communities and improve lives.

3 Aug 24

Women cover their faces when walking down a street on August 14, 2022 in Kabul, Afghanistan. © Nava Jamshidi/Getty Images

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

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