women's rights

The case has ‘confounded activists on both sides of the abortion debate’

New report on women’s medical experiences provides ‘stark and sobering insights’

Your digest of analysis from the British and international press

Why do so many clinical trials exclude women? Will we soon be free of power cables? And is panda fertility finally on the rise?

Nine years after being shot by the Taliban, the 24-year-old is calling on world leaders to help Afghans

Nine years after being shot by the Taliban, the 24-year-old is calling on world leaders to help Afghans

Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 15 June

School says sorry for asking children as young as 11 to research the harmful practice

The pandemic is changing the lives of females worldwide in unexpected ways

Anger as government reverses decision to let women access medical terminations without travelling to a clinic

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 15 October

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 17 September

Tech giants accused of ‘enforcing gender apartheid’ by hosting service that sends alerts when women try to leave country

Economics fellow appeared naked on Good Morning Britain to discuss Brexit

Persecution of female activists draws condemnation from British MPs

Justice minister says change to legal status ‘will bring transparency to divorce proceedings’

Lawmakers reject bill that would have allowed elective termination in first 14 weeks of pregnancy

Dabbing, making wine and celebrating your birthday are just some of the obscure crimes in the conservative country

29 people were arrested in February for protesting against Iran’s strict Islamic dress code

Shereen al-Rifaie was reporting on end of driving ban on women when her abaya was blown open by wind

US the only Western nation to make top 10, while India tops the ranking

Government confirms plans to push through new legislation despite Sir Christopher Chope’s intervention

Thousands take to the streets to honour the women who won the vote 100 years ago

India’s Congress president says nation has ‘failed another girl’

Ride-hailing apps announce plans to hire 10,000 women after Arab nation lifts ban

Three major cities will allow female spectators from early this year in latest reform

Politician said woman chased for 30 mins 'should not have gone out so late'

Suffragette's fatal attempt to halt king's horse became legendary symbol of women's right to vote

Big business head up coalition as part of Equality Commission initiative

Disparity is evidence of 'financial price paid after having children', says Fawcett Society

As many as 50 children from the UK are also said to be growing up in the so-called caliphate

Women will vote and stand in elections for the first time – but should we be celebrating just yet?

Enda Kenny swamped with messages about menstrual cycles as women fight to #appealthe8th