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.
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
Rights Activists Warn Excluding Women from Doha Talks Legitimizes Taliban Abuses
Critics argue that the international community’s willingness to engage with the Taliban without women's representation risks accepting and even legitimizing the Taliban’s ongoing gender apartheid.
Afghan Teen Paves the Way for Girls’ Education Amid Taliban Restrictions
In a country where girls are barred from school, 17-year-old Nargis founded the Innovative Learning Academy, a free online school, transforming education for hundreds of Afghan girls.
Kazakhstan Strengthens Domestic Violence Laws After Ex-Minister Murdered His Wife
Kazakhstan amends domestic violence legislation following the murder of Saltanat Nukenova by her husband and former minister Kuandyc Bishimabyev.
Taliban Issues Mandatory Commitments to Kabul Schools to Enforce Ban on Girls’ Education Above Sixth Grade
Educational centers in Kabul are required to sign commitment letters, attached to their official documents, prohibiting the teaching of girls beyond the sixth grade, as part of the Taliban's ongoing gender apartheid. Photo: Paula Bronstein for Human Rights Watch
The Islamic Republic of Iran Uses Global Distractions to Further Crack Down on Women
The Islamic Republic of Iran uses regional tensions and global distractions to tighten its crackdown on women.
Taliban Reverts to 90s-Era Policy with Stoning Women for Adultery
The Taliban announce plans to stone women to death for adultery. Photo: Ebrahim Noroozi