The writer says: "If Bangladesh is serious about women’s empowerment, it must build a comprehensive victim-centric support system in matters of sexual harassment and other gender-based violence." ...

A cross the world, struggles for women’s rights have often been narrated through the language of law, policy, and activism.Yet, beyond courtrooms and parliamentary chambers lies another powerful arena ...

The climate crisis is one of the most pressing issues of our times. It threatens to reverse progress on human rights and sustainable development and worsens gender inequality posing specific risks to ...

To mark International Women’s Day, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the Brazilian authorities to empower women journalists reporting on environmental issues in the Amazon, a region where ...

Dr. Jean D’Cunha explores the 2026 International Women’s Day theme, calling on men to embrace domestic co-responsibility to achieve true gender equality.

When faith leaders leveraged their influence to mitigate violence against women, they found dramatic success by teaching men ...

Maggie Gyllenhaal stands by 'The Bride' cuts amid studio pushback on violence. Gender debates rage as film hits theaters ...

Despite decades of advocacy for better policies and supportive systems, these efforts are often treated as inconveniences ...

Men and women who took part in an interfaith programme experienced a remarkably lower incidence of violence, even years later ...

A chef, a disability advocate, a tech executive, a ballerina. They and five other women share what drives and challenges them ...

Incidents of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in sport remain prevalent despite recent attention and calls for change. (photo by Luke Miller) SGBV is broadly defined as violence committed ...

Here & Now’s Robin Young talks with Doctors Without Borders head of mission in Haiti, Diana Manilla Arroyo, about the alarming rise of sexual and gender-based violence in the capital city of ...