Women

We all have dreams of a better life, says Iris Gonzales. But can the Philippine government help to fulfil them?

Filed in: Philippines Women

With record female unemployment and cuts to women’s services, campaigners are looking to international law to stop the squeeze. Charlotte Gage reports.

Filed in: Economics Women

A young dance company is tackling tough issues through its performances, as its founder Kwame Asafo-Adjei explains.

Filed in: Culture Women Youth

Mgcini Nyoni laments the constant abuse of women’s and girls’ rights in his home country.

Filed in: Women Zimbabwe

After an exposé reveals the true thoughts of Indian police officers about rape victims, Mari Marcel Thekaekara says attitudes must change.

Filed in: India Sexual Politics Women

Beauty contests are now big business, but have lost their appeal for Lauri Kubuitsile in her latest Letter From Botswana.

Filed in: Botswana Culture Women

Iris Gonzales offers a lament for the state of women’s rights and a hope for a better future.

Filed in: Women

Libby Powell reflects on last year’s International Womens Day when women took to the streets of Egypt to fight for their rights.

Filed in: Egypt Feminism Human Rights Women

Cross-border trade is a risky business for women, as Mgcini Nyoni witnesses.

Filed in: Women Zimbabwe

So why aren’t Indians up in arms about it? Time to name and shame, says Mari Marcel Thekaekara.

Filed in: India Women

Fears of a flood of sex workers entering London are creating extreme unease despite little evidence to back this up, says Giedre Steikunaite.

Filed in: Society Women