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Online abuse of female journalists a crisis

The three-year survey involved more than 1,000 women from 15 countries, and found the majority had suffered from some form…

Sierra Leone Female genital mutilation amounts to torture impunity must end

Following criminal proceedings over the death of a 21-year-old student who was subject to the brutal practice in the Bonthe District, three Special…

New UN guide helps support perinatal mental healthcare in 'stigma-free' environment

Life-altering moments like pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood can be stressful for women and their partners, according…

Forced out of school, but refusing to give up on education in Afghanistan

A year after the Taliban takeover, 17-year-old Mursal Fasihi is still in disbelief that she cannot go back to school. Once…

Delivering justice for abused child brides in The Comoros

Tackling this scourge was the theme of a recent UN event held during the opening session of the General Assembly, at which…

Day 51 of Iran uprising Baluch woman faces death for leading riots

The Iran uprising continued on Day 51, Saturday, November 5, 2022, despite a bloody crackdown on Friday in Khash,…

Lebanese Muslim Association in Sydney facing calls to allow women to become members

While women can work for the organisation, they are excluded from being members and holding board positions.

The…

Trapped in Saudi Arabia A mother's fight to free her daughter

At first all seemed fine when American mum, Carly Morris, arrived in Saudi Arabia with her five year-old daughter, Tala.…