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.
Gaza’s Pregnant Women Face ‘Constant Risk of Preventable Death,’ Rights Group Warns
A new Human Rights Watch report reveals pregnant women in Gaza face life-threatening conditions as the war decimates healthcare, leaving many to give birth without medical care, clean water, or basic supplies. Photo: Andalou Agency
As the U.S. Freezes Foreign Aid, Life-Saving HIV Programs in Nigeria Hang in the Balance
As U.S. foreign aid freezes, Nigerian women face a growing healthcare crisis, with vital HIV programs shutting down and millions left without access to life-saving testing and treatment. Photo: Misha Friedman
Rural Zimbabwean Families Face Drought, Fueling Child Marriages
As drought worsens in rural Zimbabwe, families struggle to survive, with child marriage rising in its wake.
International Criminal Court Seeks Arrest Warrants for Taliban Leaders
The International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants for two top Taliban leaders for their crimes against women and girls. Photo: Ebrahim Noroozi / AP
As Political Tides Change in Syria, Yazidi and Kurdish Women Fear Renewed Persecution
‘We celebrated Assad’s fall, but Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham isn’t any better,’ say some Syrian women, as hope is overshadowed by fear of renewed oppression. Photo: Andrea DiCenzo / The New Yorker
Egypt Restricts Women’s Travel to Saudi Arabia Based on Employment and Education Level
Egypt now requires women with limited education or listed as 'housewives' to seek approval before traveling to Saudi Arabia, a move many call discriminatory and unconstitutional. Illustration by Jun Cen
Taliban’s Latest Edict: No Windows Overlooking Homes with Women
In a new effort to hide women from public view, the Taliban has banned windows overlooking their homes. Photo: Jorge Silva / Reuters
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