STORIES
From urgent investigations and breaking news to bold op-eds by global leaders, we bring you the stories shaping the lives of women and girls worldwide.
1000 Days of Darkness for Afghan Girls
For 1000 days, the Taliban have banned Afghan girls from the classroom. Four young women in Afghanistan share their thoughts on the ongoing crisis in their country.
Reclaiming Power: How 'Saliteh' Became a Symbol of Resistance Among Iranian Women
Iranian-American journalist Tara Jamali reflects on the growing sentiment of strength and solidarity among women in her country. Photo: Taymaz Valley
Letter from Afghanistan: A Slow Death
Benazir Habibzadeh rallies her classmates to defy the Taliban’s ban on girls’ education. Photo: Christine Nesbitt
Silenced Voices, Stolen Lives: The Ongoing Struggle for Iranian Women Journalists
An Iranian journalist writes about the ongoing struggle for women journalists in her country.
A Community in Crisis: The Plight of Bangladesh’s Hindu Women
As political instability grows, Hindu women in Bangladesh face the dual threat of gender-based and religious persecution.