women's rights

Women should not automatically vote for woman, but think what a Trump presidency would mean for feminism.

In 2015, the Polish government backtracked on a decision to offer explicit sex education in schools.

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK interviews the Gambia's first female presidential candidate Isatou Touray.

One rape survivor is transforming the way we talk about sexual violence through the medium of art.

Women's Day Off has been observed for the past 11 years in memory of a massive strike in 1975.

The movement is too busy attacking women to fix issues like suicide and unemployment.

Abortion in South Korea is technically illegal, although as many as 200,000 are performed annually.

If Poldark is a 'romantic hero', he isn't the hero we need.

All 12 doctors working in the obstetrics and gynecology department where the woman died object to abortions.

IBTimes UK interviews Nigerian journalist on how female genital mutilation impacted on her life.

Films that promote change from within communities are more effective.

Bill already rejected in March as senators claimed it was incompatible with principles of Sharia and Bible.

Despite bans millions of girls and women are still subjected to genital mutilation.

The new proposal would make all abortions illegal, even in cases of rape or when the woman's life is at risk.

There is no country in the world in which women enjoy total legal, social and economic equality with men.

On the Global Day for Access to Safe and Legal Abortion, the UN asks countries to take a more lenient approach and to promote contraception.

Hindus are 1.6% of Pakistan's population but have never been privileged to register their marriages since 1947.

The system is the 'most significant impediment' to women's rights in Saudi Arabia, HRW tells IBTimes UK.

Judge Paola Di Nicola said books could help girl understand the extent of the damage she suffered.

Investigators allege Matteo Cagnoni beat his wife to death with piece of wood after she asked for a divorce.

Woman believed to be Kharday Zorokong, who supports FGM for girls aged 18 and above.

Headphones are a defence mechanism – but even without them, women are not ripe for harassment.

Dozens take part in Wear What You Want Beach Party #BurkiniGate protest outside London's French embassy.

Beauty therapist's husband claims that Shahid was killed because family opposed their marriage.

Launched by women's group Emily's List, the website opposes Trump's 'offensive world views and dangerous policies'.

We look at the prime minister-in-waiting's views on migrant womens' rights, the gender pay gap and abortion.

Day will highlight problems faced by early motherhood, forced marriage and accessing education.

A need for passports could mean delays and higher costs for women already under a great deal of stress.

Brazilians have rallied in peaceful marches against alleged sex attack of a 16-year-old girl by 33 men.

Pakistan's influential Council of Islamic Ideology has opposed a proposed bill to combat violence against women.