Opinion
Female genital mutilation, like I endured as a six-year-old, has always been for the benefit of men.
by Hibo Wardere
AJ Close up
Human Rights
by Abdullahi Mire
Europe
Algeria12 Mar 2020 07:51 GMT
A new generation of Algerian women are finding inspiration in female freedom fighters from the country's past.
Sexual assault11 Mar 2020 16:10 GMT
Sentence comes after the former Hollywood producer was convicted of sexual assault and third-degree rape.
AJ Close up11 Mar 2020 11:20 GMT
A sports academy in a remote village in India's Bihar state where girls are striving for sporting glory.
North Korea11 Mar 2020 03:23 GMT
Human rights chief says alleged rights violations took place under 'direct authority' of top officials in Pyongyang.
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador10 Mar 2020 23:39 GMT
Comments come day after thousands of women, girls skipped work, school to draw attention to those killed or disappeared.
Women's Rights10 Mar 2020 15:46 GMT
On Sunday, some 80,000 women marched on the streets of the Mexican capital.
Opinion10 Mar 2020 10:42 GMT
Why Western audiences love feel-good stories about Afghan girls doing 'brave' things.
by Sahar Ghumkhor
Women's Rights09 Mar 2020 21:39 GMT
Women from all generations lead protests against inequality, state repression and gender-based violence in Chile.
Women's Rights09 Mar 2020 15:11 GMT
Women to skip school, work, social activities to protest against gender-based violence and call for more gov't action.
International Women's Day08 Mar 2020 20:29 GMT
Groups estimate more than one million women rallied across the country for women's rights and against state repression.
Pakistan08 Mar 2020 16:45 GMT
Young activists and their older counterparts explain why they are uniting to fight for women's rights in Pakistan.
Human Rights08 Mar 2020 14:57 GMT
The day celebrates women's social, economical, cultural and political achievements and stresses gender equality.
Kyrgyzstan08 Mar 2020 12:30 GMT
Activists gathered in Bishkek square to march against gender-based violence on International Women's Day.
Opinion08 Mar 2020 10:59 GMT
Saudi Arabia has paid lip service to women's rights while imprisoning the very women who have campaigned for them.
by Fadi al-Qadi
Women08 Mar 2020 06:59 GMT
For one photojournalist, an image of women miners symbolises the struggles and strength of all the women she has met.
by Shreshtha Das