women's rights

Officer allegedly rapes woman in order to rid her of bad luck.

Recent Customs Union's prohibition on lace lingerie is seen as an attempt to tighten control among post Soviet countries

Conservative MP's controversial views on women's sports participation.

Aprosex offers lessons on prostitution as a profession and advises students on good sex.

Women patients challenge interpretation of Islamic law that makes 'male guardian' attendance compulsory.

Public science fiction forum reveals prejudice against female sci-fi writers is still rife.

A science fiction forum conversation reveals sexism is still rife among writers in the genre.

Russian parents or guardians who put their children in beauty contests could face fines.

Law prohibits underwear containing less than 6% cotton being imported, made or sold in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

IBTimes examines whether events such as Miss Venezuela and Miss England objectify or benefit women.

Google pays tribute to the Spanish politician and feminist who campaigned for women's rights in 1930s.

Undercover Daily Telegraph reporters told by unregulated counsellors abortion could increase chance of breast cancer.

Two Congress leaders confess to rape, murder of woman and then dumping body in pond

The extent of digital alterations in Hollywood films has revealed false body image is rife across the globe.

Lisa McIntire received a letter from the bank addressed to "Lisa is a slut McIntire".

Education secretary urged to write to teachers and parents about female genital mutilation.

A Nottingham pub has been forced to close because it promoted a "Bag a Slag" Valentine's Day speed dating event.

2001 census in England and Wales estimated 23,000 girls under age 15 could be at risk each year.

The first prosecution for female genital mutilation is expected to go ahead in a few weeks.

Controversial penal code abolished unanimously by Moroccan Parliament.

Ukip members condemn homosexuality, immigration and women's rights.

Ukip leader says gender pay gap caused by women with children having less value to employers.

Education Minister Elizabeth Truss says girls shouldn't be 'pushed into fashion over farming'.

Professor Dame Sally Davies says there is a "steady shift" towards women postponing having children.

Draft guidance clarifies doctor's role in advising on termination.

Hundreds of women are raped by high-ranking officials according to Women's League of Burma

Shocking footage shows men beating women thought to be prostitutes.

Bayan Mahmoud al-Zahran establishes legal milestone in kingdom where women are second-class citizens.

Spain to restrict abortion rights to victims of rape or when health of mother at risk.

Iceland tops the list of countries offering women the greatest opportunities in terms of political participation, economic rights and access to education and health, while the UK is ranked 18th.