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A Day Without a Woman: Six historic times women went on strike to fight sexism and racism
Women have always been at the forefront of radical political and social change.
International Women's Day 2017: Best events and festivals around the world
The theme for this year is 'Be Bold for Change'.
Five women explain why they don't want children - and how they're judged for it
Being child-free is still a taboo.
Emma Watson is 'quietly stunned' over Vanity Fair critics
The Beauty and the Beast actress responded to claims the photo shoot was 'anti-feminist'
What do a French cow breeder, a Syrian fighter and a Shinto priest have in common? Sexism at work
30 women in different jobs around the world share their experiences for International Women's Day.
World Book Day: Six powerful women writers every feminist needs to read
From Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to Svetlana Alexievich, these are the writers to read.
Alcohol and casual sex can be legally toxic - especially for men
Young lives are being ruined because of a lack of knowledge when it comes to drinking and sex.
When it comes to Brexit, don't underestimate the common sense of those 'dim proles'
Analysis of EU referendum voting patterns by the BBC's Martin Rosenbaum simply inflames prejudices already poisoning political debate.
International Women's Day 2017: 'Be Bold for Change' theme and history of the feminist movement
This year has already seen millions of women take a stand against inequality.
National security adviser quits after accusations of 'mansplaining' to Theresa May
Sir Mark Lyall Grant allegedly 'talked over' PM patronisingly in Downing Street meetings.
Female cyclist chases after cat-calling 'scum' van driver and exacts ultimate revenge
The incident was caught on camera by a passing moped rider.
Donald Trump's children are not their father - so stop bullying them
Fashion editors shunned Tiffany Trump, but a woman's worth is not dependent on the men in her life.
No feminist expects a man to pay the bill on a date
All those who claim bitter, mean feminists want to rid the world of niceness and compliments miss the point.
Sweden's 'feminist government' wearing hijabs in Iran is a joke – they are bowing down to oppressors
Swedish officials chose to adhere to a custom which is seen as a symbol of oppression for Iranian women.
Donald Trump is disgusted by periods and called his pregnant wife a 'monster' – why does he hate women?
The US President attitude towards women has been hostile - to say the least.
Female genital mutilation: Facts and statistics that show we desperately need to address FGM
More than 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation.
In The Field Podcast: Why the only way to end prostitution is to punish men who pay for sex
Julie Bindel explains why feminists should not support a Dutch-style legalisation of prostitution
Five myths Donald Trump, Mike Pence and their allies have spread about abortion
There is no such thing as a partial-birth abortion.
High heels row: 5 things we need to know about sexist workplace dress codes
An inquiry was launched after receptionist Nicola Thorp was sent home for refusing to wear high heels.
Azealia Banks says feminism only 'fights for white women' as she responds to historic Women's March
The singer called the movement as 'one big anxiety attack'.
When is the Women's March on London and what is it about? Everything you need to know to take part
Thousands will take to the streets to protest on the first day of Donald Trump's presidency.
Women's March on Washington: How Trump triggered the world's biggest feminist march
Over one million women worldwide will march against intolerance the day after Trump's inauguration.
Asking an actress about her expensive designer dress isn't sexist
The acting profession loves to take itself seriously, but tuxedos are less interesting than gowns.
If you want to argue #NotAllMen, stop suggesting #AllWomenShould
Advising women to alter their behaviour to avoid being harassed or raped is not a solution.
Women's March on Washington set to be biggest protest on Trump's inauguration weekend
Around 200,000 people are expected to attend the demonstration on 21 January.
Three reasons why the gender pay gap is more complicated than sexism alone
Inequality isn't just about women being paid less than men for the same job.
What are the biggest challenges for women in 2017?
We asked our columnists - here is what they had to say.
Pussy-grabbing, Brexit and abortions: How women's rights fared in 2016
It has been a rollercoaster of a year.
Manthreading, mansplaining, manflu - man I'm sick of this misandrist nonsense
Manthreading is apparently the latest way men are letting down their side.
Trump's senior adviser Kellyanne Conway suggests her feminist critics are childless cat ladies
The political strategist had been slammed for insinuating a mother should not have a White House role.