Tag: women’s rights

Women have bravely stepped forward to share harrowing accounts of abuse by a militia commanded by a leader who now ...

FIFA’s recent acknowledgment of Afghanistan’s women’s soccer team is a significant step forward, yet it barely scratches the surface of ...

Amidst the backdrop of Afghanistan's evolving landscape, Taliban officials find themselves at a crossroads over the contentious ban on girls' ...

The Taliban's recent policies regarding women's rights have sparked global condemnation and concern. As the regime grapples with international pressure ...

Cambodia and Lao PDR recently came together for dynamic national workshops centered on the vital theme of gender mainstreaming in ...

Thousands of protesters rallied in Dhaka, Bangladesh, opposing a controversial proposal aimed at expanding women's rights. Demonstrators voiced concerns over ...

In an inspiring initiative, UNICEF shines a spotlight on the remarkable stories of young girls who are igniting change in ...

A Georgian filmmaker has spent a year embedded in a birth clinic to authentically capture the complexities of abortion in ...

In a bold and contentious decision, Turkmenistan's government has introduced new limitations on women's ability to obtain driving licenses, claiming ...

The Asia Foundation in Mongolia proudly hosted the President of the Australian Senate along with a distinguished parliamentary delegation to ...

Sixty years after a harrowing encounter in which she bravely bit the tongue of her alleged assailant, a woman is ...

In a breathtaking photograph, Noriko Hayashi showcases the unwavering spirit of a midwife in Afghanistan, bravely navigating danger to provide ...

In a transformative initiative, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe is championing women farmers throughout Central Asia, igniting ...

Recently, the Deputy Regional Director of UN Women Europe and Central Asia embarked on an inspiring journey to Tajikistan, championing ...

Mongolia proudly welcomed the inaugural World Women’s Forum, uniting passionate leaders and advocates from around the globe to tackle urgent ...

In a groundbreaking electoral reform, Mongolia has reached an extraordinary milestone with an unprecedented number of women stepping into parliament. ...

Faye Hall, a U.S. citizen who has just been freed from the clutches of the Taliban in Afghanistan, is now ...

Sri Lanka and Bhutan are leading the charge in empowering women with groundbreaking policies and vibrant community programs. By prioritizing ...

An American woman who was held captive in Afghanistan by the Taliban has reportedly been freed, as confirmed by an ...

Afghan women activists in Pakistan are bravely battling overwhelming challenges, grappling with the looming threats of deportation and persecution as ...