STORIES
From breaking news and urgent investigations to bold op-eds by global leaders, we bring you the stories that shape the lives of women and girls worldwide.
How Nigerian Women Are Protecting Their Digital Spaces From Gender-Based Violence
Nigerian women face increasing levels of online violence — from harassment and real-world threats to men posing as women to infiltrate female-only spaces. Photo: Kola Sulaimon / AFP
As Hungary Restricts Abortion Access, Women Turn To Mail-Order Pills
As reproductive rights face increasing threats globally, the number of Hungarian women ordering abortion medication online has risen by 60 percent since 2022. Photo: Reuters
Women-Only Ride Services Offer Safer Alternatives to Uber in Egypt
Women-only ride services in Egypt are redefining safety in a landscape dominated by male-driven platforms. Photo: VOA News
Taliban Bans Women from Medical Institutes in Latest Crackdown on Education
The Taliban’s latest ban on women in medical training crushes their last hope for higher education. Photo: Lynzy Billing
‘We Are Human’: The Islamic Republic of Iran Adds New Restrictions and Punishments for Women Who Defy Hijab Laws
The Islamic Republic of Iran imposes harsh penalties, invasive surveillance, and restrictions on women’s lives, sparking outrage. Photo: Richard Tomkins / AP
Over a Thousand Women March in Mexico City, Demanding Justice and Systemic Change
Thousands of women marched in Mexico City on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Photo: Sofia Navarrete Zur
The Most Dangerous Place for Women? Their Own Homes.
A new UN report says a woman or girl is murdered every 10 minutes in her own home. Photo: Eloísa Farrera
Domestic Violence Tears Gaza’s War-Hit Families Apart
Domestic and gender-based violence spike amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Photo: Bashar Taleb / AFP
Iran to Open ‘Chastity Clinic’ for Women Defying Hijab Laws, Sparking Outrage
The Islamic Republic of Iran opens a “chastity clinic” for women who defy mandatory hijab laws. Photo: Chris Jung
‘Libya Will Not Become Afghanistan’: Young Libyan Women Fear New Laws That Target Their Rights
Libya’s Ministry of Interior announced plans to enforce the hijab, male guardianship laws, and other restrictions on women’s rights, sparking concerns among young women about the erosion of their freedoms. Photo: Alexandre Meneghini / AP
16-Year-Old in Iran Jumps from Building After School Harassment Over Hijab Rules
Harassed over her hijab, jeans, and laughter, 16-year-old Arezo Khavari’s life was cut short.
Young Iranian Woman Arrested After Publicly Removing Clothes in Bold Protest
A young Iranian woman was arrested after stripping to her underwear in protest outside her university in Tehran.
New Reports Show Severe Impact of Sudan Conflict on Women and Girls
Two new reports paint a devastating picture of how women and girls are bearing the brunt of the war in Sudan. Photo: Faiz Abubakr / Reuters
Taliban Bans Women From Hearing Other Women’s Voices
The Taliban’s latest decree banning Afghan women from hearing each other’s voices marks a new level of oppression. Photo: Ali Khara / Reuters
UN Women and European Commission Launch ACT to End Violence Against Women
UN Women and the EU launch ACT to End Violence Against Women to empower feminist movements and drive global policy change to end violence against women and girls. Photo: Marc Nozell
Taliban to Face International Court of Justice Over Treatment of Women
A historic legal case at the International Court of Justice takes on the Taliban’s treatment of Afghan women. Photo: Abdullah Asiran
The Taliban’s New Tactic: Silencing Questions on Women’s Rights
The Taliban bans journalists from asking about the status of women's rights in Afghanistan. Photo: Jo Shelley
The Taliban Bans Women’s Faces and Voices in Public
The Taliban bans women and girls from showing their faces and speaking in public. Photo: Ebrahim Noroozi
Iraq Proposes Law to Legalize Child Marriage
In Iraq, a proposed law allowing the marriage of girls as young as nine has sparked widespread protests. Photo: Ahmad Al-Rubaye
‘Iran is No Utopia’: Afghan Women Refugees Face New Struggles in Iran
Fleeing Taliban oppression, Afghan women endure discrimination and uncertainty in Iran. Photo: Hoshang Hashimi