Women’s Rights

The Portuguese word that exposes the country’s lingering double standards on gender.

Haitian women are on the front lines of the country’s crisis, yet they are being denied a seat at the table.

Women's NGOs are leading the charge—but not getting the funding they need.

The crushing of protests in 2022 spawned despair. A high-profile conviction has renewed hope that the law can actually bring justice.

Putin’s political project rests on normalizing violence—including domestic abuse.

Israel’s government has promoted misinformation around Oct. 7, but that doesn’t mean victims should be ignored.

On the eve of parliamentary elections, nationwide protests have ended—and a misogynist backlash is just beginning.

Despite campaign promises, the fight for abortion rights seems far from over.

Why they won’t rebel against the war that kills their men.

As Israel’s war against Hamas rages on, Palestinian women bear the heaviest burden.

Amid rising conflict, these people and organizations fought for peace and justice.

The region’s social stigmas are deterring women from reporting online sexual abuse.

From Mormonism to Islam, reformers around the world are making their religions less politically conservative.

Since returning to power, the Taliban have committed crimes of concern to humanity.

Women’s role in society has evolved, but Kishida’s policies haven’t kept up.