Women
9 in 10 people are biased against women, UN research finds
Despite decades of progress in closing the gender equality gap, close to nine out of 10 men and women around the world,…
World remains a ‘violent, highly discriminatory place’ for girls
Twenty-five years after the historic Beijing women’s conference in China – a milestone in advancing equal rights – violence against women and…
UN human rights chief warns of women’s rights complacency
Michelle Bachelet, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has warned against complacency on women’s rights at an event marking the 25th…
Brisbane car fire killings of mother and her three children leave Australia reeling amid calls for action on family violence
The deaths of a Brisbane mother and her three children have prompted an outpouring of anger, sadness and disbelief among family members,…
Hundreds protest in Mexico against woman’s brutal murder
Hundreds of people gathered in Mexico City on Friday to protest against the murder of a young woman with more protests planned…
Filipinos dance for ‘One Billion Rising’ event to end violence against women
Filipino students dance during the 'One Billion Rising' campaign to demand an end to violence against women on Valentine's Day inside an…
US astronaut ends longest spaceflight by a woman
American astronaut Christina Koch landed back on Earth on Thursday, marking the end of the longest space mission ever completed by a…
Ambitious measures needed to ensure equal pay for women, say MEPs
MEPs urge the Commission to present an ambitious Gender Equality Strategy, including measures to reduce the gender pay gap. In the resolution…
Photo Story: The Netherlands allows first female naval personnel to work on submarines
All five women currently sailing on a submarine pose at the base of the Royal Dutch Navy in Den Helder, The Netherlands.…
Greece elects first woman President
Greece's parliament on Wednesday elected the first woman president in the country's history, a senior judge with an expertise in environmental and…
Pope appoints woman under-secretary in Vatican Secretariat of State
Pope Francis has appointed Dr Francesca Di Giovanni, currently an official of the Secretariat of State, as under-secretary for the Section for…
Photo Story: Artistic exhibition in Mexico City against sexist violence
View of the 'Zapatos rojo' (red shoes) part of an exhibition by Mexican Artist Emilia Chauvet, at the Zocalo of Mexico City,…