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.
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
I Helped Bring Down Harvey Weinstein. This Is My Story.
Ambra Gutierrez’s courage helped topple Harvey Weinstein; now, her story fuels the ongoing fight for survivors to be believed. Photo: James Messerschmidt
How Marriage Laws Suppress Women in Iran
For Iran’s women, love and marriage come with a price — freedom. Iranian journalist Tara Jamali unpacks this in a powerful first-person essay. Photo: Richard Vogel / AP
‘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
How Regenerative Agriculture Can Uproot Gender-Based Violence
UN Women Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa Jaha Dukureh explains how regenerative agriculture can empower women, break cycles of poverty, and end harmful practices like FGM and child marriage in her op-ed for More to Her Story.
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
America’s Only School for Refugee Girls Offers Hope
For refugee girls, Global Village Project in Georgia offers not just education, but a safe haven to rebuild their lives.
‘We Are Trapped’: Inside the Fight to Legalize Divorce in the Philippines
The Philippines’ ban on divorce often traps women in abusive marriages, leaving them with few options to escape.
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
Wins and Losses for Women at the 29th UN Climate Conference
Journalist Nour Ghantous examines the wins and losses for women at the United Nations’ annual climate conference. Photo: Aziz Karimov / Getty Images
Inside the Maternal Health Crisis in Bangladesh’s Refugee Camps
In Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar, home to the world’s largest refugee camps, midwives bridge the gap between life and death for mothers and their babies. Photo: Thomas Cristofoletti
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