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.
Women Wage Peace: Diaries of Hope and Resilience
Jewish Israeli writer and teacher Shoshana Lavan reflects on the struggles and strengths of women in pursuit of peace.
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.
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.
Raisi’s Death: A Hollow Victory for the Women of Iran
President Ebrahim Raisi’s death offers little solace to Iran’s women, who will continue to be deprived of basic rights until the entire Islamic Republic is dismantled. Photo: Atta Kenare / AFP
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.
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
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
Military Impunity and Gender-Based Violence Under Bukele
Under the Bukele government in El Salvador, militarization and mass incarceration have overshadowed military-perpetrated gender-based violence. Photo: Marvin Recinos
The world won’t achieve gender equality by 2030, says new report
A new report says global gender equity won’t be achieved by 2030, but hope remains.
Letter from Afghanistan: A Slow Death
Benazir Habibzadeh rallies her classmates to defy the Taliban’s ban on girls’ education. Photo: Christine Nesbitt
Taliban Bans Women and Girls From Speaking to Media
The Taliban bans women and girls from contacting local media. Photo: Ebrahim Noroozi
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.
Beyond Desperation: The Harsh Reality of Survival and Prostitution in Kinshasa's Pakadjuma
In Kinshasa’s Pakadjuma, young women are increasingly turning to prostitution as a means to survive. Photo: Eloisa D’Orsi
One Year On: A Women-Led Revolution
An Iranian journalist writes about her country one year after the death of Mahsa Amini.
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.