women's rights

The global gag rule is one of the first executive orders signed by Donald Trump.

The move comes two days after millions of women across the globe marched to defend their rights.

Met Police has confirmed no arrests were made at one of the biggest women's rights demonstrations.

IBTimesUK speaks to demonstrators marching for women's rights throughout the US.

Thousands will take to the streets to protest on the first day of Donald Trump's presidency.

Over one million women worldwide will march against intolerance the day after Trump's inauguration.

Advising women to alter their behaviour to avoid being harassed or raped is not a solution.

Around 200,000 people are expected to attend the demonstration on 21 January.

This is an empty action that says 'We don't like Trump', while presenting no ideas to enact change

Inequality isn't just about women being paid less than men for the same job.

We asked our columnists - here is what they had to say.

Public outcry saw the controversial, pink-coloured, birth.korea.go.kr website close shortly after it was launched.

It has been a rollercoaster of a year.

Organisers say demonstration is in response to the rhetoric of race for Oval Office.

Some State employees worry that the incoming Trump administration will target those working these programmes.

Five-member pop group already received £4m via the UK-funded project Girl Hub in 2013.

MPs will vote on a groundbreaking international treaty on domestic violence today.

Family of Manal,13, fear she will become a child bride after being kidnapped from a refugee camp in Lebanon.

They took my phone and bank card, I was beaten, treated like a slave and refused access to friends and family.

Disrespect for basic human rights continues to be widespread across all parts of the globe.

The measure was added to an unrelated child abuse bill and does not allow exceptions for rape or incest.

Article 522 of the Lebanese penal code allows rapists to avoid prosecution if they marry rape victims.

Member of Saudi royal family says some bans are 'more restrictive than what is allowed by religion'.

Her classic novel Little Women has been a children's staple book for 150 years.

Ban Ki-Moon celebrates International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls.

Women who are seen as more 'agreeable' tend to receive lower salaries than what they deserve.

A temporary measure absolving abortion – initially introduced in 2016 – will now be made permanent.

Ahead of the Autumn Statement, we demand a secure funding plan for domestic violence services.

From family values to mental health - here is what they said.

Pro-abortion groups say the Republican president-elect poses a threat to women's reproductive rights.