Stories about Women & Gender
Marijeta Mojasevic's journey from stroke survivor to disability rights activist
"I want [young people] to change their viewpoint, and I want them to accept people with disabilities as members of their same society, as their friends, as their colleagues.”
Behind every purple door in this Zimbabwean community, is a safe haven for victims of gender-based violence
ZimStat reports revealed that more than 8,907 cases of domestic abuse were recorded across the country between January and December 2023.
‘I dreamed I was executed by a firing squad in Iran’
Actress Maryam Palizban's journey into exile, as she navigated life between Germany and Iran, constantly concerned about being photographed without a hijab, until she embraced the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement.
Why I must write about Amarah Lalitte, a little girl brutally murdered in Trinidad
"If it is the truth we are bringing to light, then a natural offshoot of that must be to effect change in the upholding of that truth."
Fisherwomen champion gender justice through theatre at Climate Justice Camp Caribbean
By promoting gender-responsive policies, challenging harmful stereotypes, and empowering women as agents of change, we can advance both climate and gender justice, creating more equitable and resilient communities for everyone.
The role of language in perpetuating sexual violence in Uganda
Several traditions and words used in the country, which are deeply rooted in culture, inadvertently contribute to narratives that perpetuate sexual and gender-based violence.
How to promote access to safe abortion services for Afrodescendant women in Colombia
The decriminalization of abortion alone does not automatically guarantee access for all women to this service in Colombia, specifically those on the margins — impoverished, Black Afro-descendant, and Indigenous women.
Ghanaians debate online about the rights of a 16-year-old girl married to a 63-year-old traditional priest
[D]ata reveals that 23 girls get married every minute worldwide, and a girl gets married every two seconds. In Ghana, nearly 1 in 5 girls is married before the age of 18.
No respite for Georgia's civil society
Last year, when the ruling party announced its decision to adopt the bill it was met with large public outcry as well as international criticism.
2,202 days later, Brazilians get an answer for who may have ordered the killing of Marielle Franco
After six years of Brazilians asking who killed Marielle Franco, the federal police have arrested three people as suspects for ordering the crime, including Rio's former chief of police.
Guadeloupe's Maryse Condé remembered as a fearless explorer of the complexities of Caribbean history and identity
Her work, which was influenced by anti-colonialist thinkers like Frantz Fanon and Aimé Césaire, transcended boundaries by challenging preconceived notions and shedding light on the complexities of Black identity.
‘We march bravely': Transgender Day of Visibility marked in North Macedonia
Transgender people in North Macedonia refuse to be silenced and continue to struggle for full integration in society, marking the International Transgender Day of Visibility with a march in Skopje.
Solving the invasive aquatic weeds problem in Nepal
Water hyacinth, an invasive Amazonian species, clogs Nepal's waterways, suffocating native flora and blocking essential nutrients for aquatic life. A Nepali handicraft collective creatively repurposes its fibre for household items.
The single mother exposing Myanmar junta atrocities while keeping her kids close
"Journalism is the only profession I know, and despite any challenges I may face, I am committed to continuing as a freelance journalist. This is the path I have chosen."
Creating digital collage in Uzbekistan: Interview with artist Oyjon Khayrullaeva
Uzbekistan is known for its Silk Road architectural gems often presented in a traditional way. But young Uzbek artists are claiming this heritage in a new way to create striking art.
International Women's Day: Latin American cities protest for women's rights
Every March 8, millions of women mobilize in Latin America to be part of International Women's Day. What do they denounce? What differentiates the protests of each Latin American country?
Women march for Palestine and against patriarchy in Pakistan
Women in Pakistan's major cities, such as Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, and Multan, rallied on International Women’s Day, demanding gender equality, justice, and safety, challenging patriarchal norms for the seventh consecutive year.
Poetry as therapy: Hong Kong’s domestic workers muse about love and sacrifice
"Ingat", meaning “take care” in Tagalog, is a book featuring the work of dozens of domestic workers telling stories about family, hardship, love and sacrifice.
Women in Moldova are better educated but earn less and marry earlier
Some National Bureau of Statistics of Moldova's data about women living in Moldova today
New song titled ‘Mom has a Secret’ features mothers from Russia who are anti-war activists
All of the women featured in the video for the song, as well as Monetochka herself, are mothers but also high profile activists who oppose the war and the regime.
On International Women’s Day 2024, Jamaica's focus is on protecting women and girls
In Jamaica, as in other Caribbean territories where gender-based violence and femicide are pressing concerns, the notion that women's rights are human rights takes on a more urgent tone.