For millennia, women have been both sexualised and conditioned to deny their sexuality, something that has only been exacerbated by the birth of the internet …
The horror of what happened to the 33-year-old has stayed with women. Twelve months since the killing, the question of women’s safety feels as precarious …
Victims were sitting on an iron slab covering the well when it gave way; prime minister Narendra Modi said the accident was ‘heart-wrenching’ Thirteen women …
Rail company advertised 30 positions and received 28,000 applications in kingdom where women couldn’t drive cars until 2018 A job advert to recruit 30 female …
Report by senior diplomat Rina Amiri raises concerns about number of ‘unjust detentions’ in Afghanistan The Taliban have detained 29 women and their families in …
Online sexual abuse of young women having ‘devastating impact’, says charity that commissioned research More than a fifth of girls and young women in the …
Amendment would block move that could also prevent protection for those at risk from forced marriage, FGM and trafficking Peers are attempting to block plans …
The controversy surrounding Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai’s accusations of sexual assault against a former top politician continues to cast a shadow over the Beijing …
Experts may be able to predict risk of developing ovarian, breast, womb and cervical cancers using cells from routine smear test Scientists are developing a …
Damning report reveals offensive culture of racist and homophobic messages sent as ‘banter’ Metropolitan police officers were caught sharing messages about hitting and raping women, …
UNHCR-backed pilot sought to process claims in the community from those whose initial applications had been rejected A groundbreaking scheme overseen by UNHCR to process …
The killing of Ashling Murphy this month has highlighted the lack of progress on promises made after Sarah Everard’s murder Leading campaign groups that have …
Michelle Alyssa Go, Sandra Shells and Brianna Kupfer were murdered in random killings that have shocked America. Their deaths shine a spotlight on homelessness, violent …
The U.N. human rights chief says women seeking to participate in shaping and building peace and defending human rights face a “vastly worse” situation now …
Courts urged to use more community and suspended sentences Vulnerable pregnant women are being imprisoned for non-violent offences, in some cases within just a few …
‘As alleged, the defendants viciously assaulted an airline security officer by beating him to the floor with his radio and then kicking and punching him …
Campaign comes as figures show almost all expectant mothers hospitalised with coronavirus symptoms were unvaccinated Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The …
Government accused of remaining ‘scandalously’ silent on grim start to the year for women and girls Feminist campaigners in France are calling for tougher government …
Egyptian singer Amr Diab uses camera installed in car to take photo of woman without consent The French car manufacturer Citroën has withdrawn an advertisement …
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won’t face criminal charges stemming from allegations of unwanted kissing by two women, one of them a state trooper …
Country has undergone cultural change but focusing on criminal justice system not enough, says Labour MP The country has undergone massive cultural change around violence …
Head of Catholic Church makes some of his strongest comments yet on violence against women Pope Francis has said that men who commit violence against …
Three centuries after repeal of Witchcraft Act thousands tried as witches could get official apologies From allegations of cursing the king’s ships, to shape-shifting into …