STORIES
From urgent investigations to bold op-eds by global leaders, we bring you the stories shaping the lives of women and girls worldwide.
Syrian Activists Voice Alarm Over the Future of Women’s Rights Under HTS
Amid Syria’s political transition, women’s rights hang in the balance. Photo: The New Arab
After Colombia Bans Child Marriage, Cultural Change Becomes the Focus
Colombia’s ban on child marriage sparks hope and hard conversations about breaking cultural norms. Photo: Raul Arboleda / AFP
Solar Power Has the Potential to Uplift Zambia’s Women
Access to solar power is transforming the lives of Zambian women, offering them opportunities for independence and economic growth. Photo: Elaine Little
‘Women are dying’: Texas Offers a Glimpse Into the Future of U.S. Reproductive Healthcare
Denying women safe reproductive healthcare makes them four times more likely to experience poverty, eviction, and bankruptcy — a reality Texas exemplifies and one a second Trump term could turn into a national crisis. Photo: Jay Janner / Austin American-Statesman
Delhi’s Lethal Air Quality Endangers Pregnant Women
As Delhi’s toxic air worsens, mothers fight for clean air to protect their children. Photo: Amarjeet Kumar Singh / Getty Images
Cockroaches and Coercion: The Exploitation of Women in Colombia’s Webcam Industry
A new Human Rights Watch report reveals the exploitation of Colombian webcam models, including unsafe conditions and systemic neglect by multinational platforms.
In Yemen’s Refugee Camps, Midwives Fight to Ensure Safe Deliveries
In Yemen’s displacement camps, midwives are the silent heroes risking everything to ensure safe childbirth amidst war and poverty. Photo: Nabeel al-Awzari / Reuters
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