Ada Lovelace Day: Who was the pioneering mathematician and world's first computer programmer?
Ada Lovelace Day is marked on 13 October to inspire women toward science, technology, engineering and maths.
North Korean defector Yeonmi Park: 'I believed my Dear Leader could read my mind' [Video]
North Korea defector and human rights activist Yeonmi Park describes her escape to South Korea.
Edith Cavell: 10 facts about pioneering WWI nurse executed 100 years ago
Nurse Cavell was executed on 12 October 1915 for helping Allied soldiers escape occupied Belgium.
International Day of the Girl: Ending violence against girls will restore their right to education
The International Day of the Girl will be marked by the United Nations on 11 October.
Nicola Sturgeon: 'We'll never have true gender equality until we eradicate violence against women'
Sturgeon spoke out against domestic violence and highlighted the protests at the film premiere of Suffragette.
National Poetry Day 2015: Ten must-read contemporary poets
National Poetry Day, a mass celebration of poets and poetry, marks its 21st anniversary on 8 October 2015.
Anti-Muslim rallies and US presidential race create 'perfect storm of Islamophobia'
Anti-Muslim demonstrations escalate as US presidential candidates crank up Islamophobic rhetoric.
Walk4 domestic violence: Why hundreds of women and men are marching across London's bridges
Domestic violence charity Refuge will host a 10km walk across London to raise awareness.
Isis: The 'central' role of women in forming the next jihadist generation
Terrorism experts talk about the role of female supporters of Islamic State.
Daraprim: What is the drug and how are pharmaceuticals priced?
Turing Pharmaceuticals chief executive Martin Shkreli said company would cut price of the drug.
Shout Your Abortion: We need to stop pro-life rhetoric fuelling abortion stigma
#ShoutYourAbortion is trending on Twitter to encourage women to share stories of their abortions.
World Alzheimer's Day: Social services dementia care 'cut to the bone' by austerity
World Alzheimer's Day is observed on 21 September to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Poland 'abandoning' hundreds of victims of LGBT and other hate crimes
Amnesty International report on hate crimes in Poland states minority groups are not protected by state.
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer: Is the shield in recovery?
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is observed on 16 September by the United Nations.
Women's Institute centenary: 100 years of UK's largest voluntary women's organisation
The first Women's Institute meeting in UK was held in Anglesey, Wales, on 16 September 1915.
Labour shadow cabinet: Jeremy Corbyn's inclusion of women is a wake-up call for the Tories
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn faces criticism for lack of women in top positions.
Cat therapy: Is visiting a cat café good for your mental wellbeing?
IBTimes UK spoke to Lauren Pears of Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium, a London cat café, about cat therapy
Assisted dying bill: The arguments for and against explained
The assisted dying bill will get its second reading in the House of Commons on Friday 11 September
Queen Elizabeth II longest reign: Chelsea pensioners recall Her Majesty's coronation day
Queen Elizabeth II will become the longest reigning British monarch in history on 9 September.
HIV: 'I realised I had brought it upon my wife – I had killed her'
Story of Kenyan former professional footballer Nelson Wanyama on his experience of being HIV-positive.
What is the difference between a migrant, a refugee and an asylum seeker?
The current migration crisis has sparked debate over terminology of migrants, immigrants and refugees
Women in business: Interactive map shows which countries score highest for female representation
Interactive map from GMAC shows how women are represented in business around world.
Notting Hill Carnival 2015: How to get there
Notting Hill Carnival will take place over August bank holiday weekend on Sunday 30th and Monday 31st
The Story of Kullervo: Inspiration behind JRR Tolkien's 'darkest' first fantasy work
Tolkien's first fantasy prose written in 1914-1915 to go on sale in the UK today.
Jeremy Corbyn's women-only rail carriages: 19th century segregation won't stop sexual assaults
Labour leader hopeful Jeremy Corbyn said he would consider women-only train carriages to tackle sexual assault
Guinness World Records 60th anniversary: 10 amazing record-breaking cats
Guinness World Records celebrates its 60th anniversary on 27 August
Hurricane Katrina 10 years on: Why was it so destructive?
One of the most devastating hurricanes ever, Katrina struck the Bahamas and the Gulf Coast of the US in August 2005
The hidden Jewish community in Ethiopia
A community of around 4,000 lives in the Amhara and Tigray regions of northern Ethiopia, hidden in the largely Christian and Muslim country.
Hurricane Katrina 10 years on: New Orleans charter schools improved education from 'F to C'
Success of charter schools in the Recovery Schools District in New Orleans on 10th anniversary of Katrina.
DWP fabricates 'benefits claimants' stories: 10 misleading adverts that have been banned
Ten adverts removed for being misleading following DWP being found to fabricate stories for leaflet.