STORIES
From breaking news and deep dive investigations to powerful features and op-eds by global leaders, we bring you the stories that shape the lives of women and girls worldwide.
Pregnant at 13, a Mother at 14: The Teen Pregnancy Crisis in the Phillippines
In the Philippines, where cultural and legal barriers block access to reproductive health education, young girls are left to navigate pregnancy and motherhood alone. Photo: Reuters
The Women of Balochistan’s Shadow War
In Pakistan, the Balochistan Liberation Army is blackmailing some young women into becoming suicide bombers. Photo: Akhtar Soomro / Reuters
‘We Are Trapped’: Inside the Fight to Legalize Divorce in the Philippines
The Philippines’ ban on divorce often traps women in abusive marriages, leaving them with few options to escape.
‘They Wanted Us to Sell Our Virginity’: How Foreign Tourists Are Sexually Exploiting Underage Girls in Colombia
Despite a reported 1100% increase in arrests of foreigners sexually exploiting Colombian girls as young as 12, advocates warn this is just the tip of the iceberg. Photo: Santiago Mesa