Seoul Mayor takes own life after sexual harassment allegations
His death came a day after his former secretary filed a police complaint -- said to involve sexual harassment -- against him.
Meghan Markle to join Michelle Obama and Priyanka Chopra-Jonas at this special event
The Duchess of Sussex's keynote address at the event will be one of her first public speaking engagements since Megxit.
Meghan Markle makes surprise visit to London school for International Women's Day
The Duchess of Sussex was caught laughing after the head boy Aker Okoye, 16, planted a kiss on her cheeks.
Parliament to elect Greece's first woman president
The candidacy of Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou has already won cross-party support and been welcomed by some commentators.
Pope Francis issues apology for smacking the hand of woman in viral video
Pope Francis apologised for slapping the hand of a woman who grabbed him on New Year's Eve.
Sport in 2019: Twelve big moments in pictures
Some of the spectacular moments in sport were captured by photographers from around the world.
Thousands rally worldwide against abuse of women
Roughly 87,000 women and girls were murdered across the world in 2017
Australia's women footballers get landmark equal pay deal
Under a new centralised contract system Matildas stars will be paid an equal amount as big-name Socceroos.
NASA approves first all-woman spacewalk
Gender equality in space is on the ascent.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva tells women: Don't accept less!
An IMF report finds unpaid work "is a substantial part of economic activity that goes unmeasured and is shouldered disproportionally by women."
Nobel Prize shamed as Academy sexual predator convicted of rape
Swedish media has reported that he groped Swedish Crown Princess Victoria at an academy event in 2006.
No more 'leaning in' – the myth of the superhero businesswoman holds us all back
Women are increasingly being told that anything can be overcome with drive and a can-do attitude.
Robots to the rescue: How automation can create a more equal society
Discussion on automation often focuses on dystopian outcomes but it could improve gender equality at work.
Suffragette cities: Centenary of women's vote marked in UK
Wearing scarves in the colors of the suffragette movement, women marched through London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.
Trump likely to face a chilly reception at G-7 conference
With his new tariffs increasing U.S. isolation, Trump heads to Canada on Friday for a meeting of the Group of Seven industrialized nations.
Everyone profits when workplace discrimination is confronted
If workers feel they are safe from discrimination and looked after by their organisations, the whole company will reap the benefits.
International Women's Day 2018: Protests around the world highlight gender inequality
International Women's Day 2018: Women hold protests around the world to highlight gender inequality, sexual harassment and other
Why 2018 is a pivotal year for rebalancing gender equality in the gaming sector
There is not a single reason that anyone should be objectified sexually in a professional business setting in the 21st century.
The Fatherland problem: Germans are debating whether their national anthem is sexist
Germany's equality czar wants to remove words like "fatherland" and "brotherly".
Brewdog launches 'beer for girls' in pink bottles – but not everyone gets the joke
Scottish beer-producer BrewDog has come under fire for its campaign aimed at tackling "sexist" double standards in marketing.
'Inclusion rider' trends after Frances McDormand's rousing speech at 2018 Oscars - but what is it?
McDormand took home her second best actress Academy Award for her performance in drama Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
International Women's Day 2018: The world can't wait for women to lead
Business leaders Dr Amy Jadesimi and Gail Klintworth look at how how gender-balanced leadership benefits business.
Tomb Raider star Alicia Vikander discusses abuses of power she's suffered in Hollywood
Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander has discussed the abuses of power she's witnessed during her time in Hollywood while on the promotional trail for Tomb Raider.
Gender pay gap: M&S female staff paid 12.3% less than male workers
Gender pay gap: Marks & Spencer female staff paid 12.3% less than male workers. Retailer said gap is explained by fact that men still hold most senior management positions.
British women come in all shapes and sizes - online retail must stop being average
Despite the emergence of multi-channel retail, digital disruption and the array of choice on the high street, shoppers in the UK and around the world are still expected to buy clothes according to rigid and outdated size definitions.
Spanish woman's job application rejected 'because she was not a man'
PR agency Impulsa Comunicación said the role needed a "man who could handle the pace of working with big companies".
Gender pay gap dispute hits Australian potato-carrying race
A gender pay dispute has engulfed the noble sport of potato-carrying in the Australian town of Robertson.
Women in more gender equal countries are less likely to study science and tech
This 'gender equality paradox' could be explained by a variety of social and economic factors, according to researchers.
'Put it all away, you're a mum': Piers Morgan slams Kim Kardashian over raunchy Instagram snaps
Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan has branded the Kim Kardashian's recent series of topless selfies "embarrassing".
Death of the booth babe? Top industry exhibition wants to regulate the use of 'promo girls'
UK Construction Week attracted criticism last year over scantily dressed hostesses at some of the exhibition's stands.