Govt remains consistent in protecting women's rights - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the govt would ensure relevant policies are drawn up to ensure women's rights continue to be upheld.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Afghanistan is not against Women's rights, says minister
Dr Qalandar Ibaad Jan said the administration has open multiple areas for women to contribute.
Thu Dec 21 2023
My perfect girlfriend: Are AI partners a threat to women's rights?
Developers say AI companions can combat loneliness, improve someone's dating experience in a safe space.
Sun Aug 13 2023
Women's rights: The decline and the fight back
Activists are mobilising to reverse what they warn is a stark decline in women's rights in the run-up to International Women's Day on March.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Taliban release decree saying women must consent to marriage
A decree on women's rights which said women should not be considered "property" and must consent to marriage.
Sat Dec 04 2021
Taliban pledges to honor women's rights, security under Islamic rule
The Taliban vowed Tuesday to respect women's rights, forgive those who fought them and ensure Afghanistan does not become a haven for terrorists.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Kenya set to appoint first female chief justice at sensitive moment
Kenyan judge Martha Koome has defended dissidents and helped to write women's rights into the constitution.
Thu May 06 2021
Europe presses Turkey to rethink ditching violence-on-women pact
Turkey said domestic laws, not outside fixes, would protect women's rights.
Sun Mar 21 2021
Women's rights champion Sukumari Sekhar dies
She received the Anugerah Tokoh Wanita award in conjunction with the National Women's Day celebrations in 2012.
Tue Mar 09 2021
On International Women's Day, laments of retreat on rights
Around the world, there were expressions of concern at the state of women's rights.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Women's rights: Long way to go after century of progress
It is estimated that women still earn 19 percent less than men do. Sweden is the best country for paid parental leave. Here's a look at how institutions have evolved to make room for women.
Sun Mar 07 2021
Saudi court hands jail sentence to women's rights activist - local media
Loujain al-Hathloul has been held since 2018 after being arrested along with at least a dozen other women's rights activists.
Mon Dec 28 2020
Citizenship, gender discrimination & CEDAW : Here's what you need to know
Malaysia is a party to CEDAW, created to protect the safety and interest of women. Here's what you need to know about CEDAW.
Fri Dec 04 2020
Poland activists vow largest protest yet over abortion ban
Women's rights organizers are preparing for what they say will be the largest protest so far in over a week of mass nationwide street demonstrations in Poland.
Fri Oct 30 2020
Afghan peace negotiators far apart on basic issues such as ceasefire, women's rights
The Afghan government and Taliban militants remain far apart on even the most basic issues a week into talks meant to end two decades of war.
Tue Sep 22 2020