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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
How Regenerative Agriculture Can Uproot Gender-Based Violence
UN Women Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa Jaha Dukureh explains how regenerative agriculture can empower women, break cycles of poverty, and end harmful practices like FGM and child marriage in her op-ed for More to Her Story.
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
America’s Only School for Refugee Girls Offers Hope
For refugee girls, Global Village Project in Georgia offers not just education, but a safe haven to rebuild their lives.
‘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.
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
Wins and Losses for Women at the 29th UN Climate Conference
Journalist Nour Ghantous examines the wins and losses for women at the United Nations’ annual climate conference. Photo: Aziz Karimov / Getty Images
Inside the Maternal Health Crisis in Bangladesh’s Refugee Camps
In Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar, home to the world’s largest refugee camps, midwives bridge the gap between life and death for mothers and their babies. Photo: Thomas Cristofoletti
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
‘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
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
From War to Tech: How Two Refugee Women Are Bridging the Digital Divide in Kakuma Camp
Two refugee women break barriers as tech entrepreneurs, bridging the digital divide and inspiring a new generation of refugee women.
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
Unprecedented Levels of Violence Chase After Women’s and Girls’ Lives in Turkey
Cemre Ulker, UN Representative for the Journalists and Writers Foundation, asserts that Turkey’s erosion of women’s rights stems from systemic democratic failings, weakened rule of law, and entrenched patriarchy. Photo: Khalil Hamra / AP
“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.
There is a Way Out of Turkey’s Femicide Epidemic
So far, over 380 women have been killed in Turkey this year. In response, women across the country are rallying to end the crisis. Photo: Emrah Gurel / AP