Women

Photos: Chaos as India’s police break up wrestlers’ march
Wrestlers have been demonstrating for weeks for the arrest of their federation chief over sexual harassment allegations.
Published On 28 May 2023
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The activists confronting period taboos in Pakistan
Facing threats and alienation, women push for menstrual awareness in a country where women’s health taboos limit rights.
Published On 28 May 2023
US doctor reprimanded, fined for talking about child’s abortion
There are no restrictions on Dr Caitlin Bernard’s medical licence after hearing that reflected US divisions on abortion.
Published On 26 May 2023
US doctor who treated 10-year-old rape victim faces hearing
Doctor Caitlin Bernard faces possible discipline after the abortion she gave a child put her in the national spotlight.
Published On 25 May 2023

Incident renews debate about modesty and women in public spaces under the hashtag #Sidon.

As new season tips off, US women’s basketball league faces questions over why its top stars must go abroad for more pay.

In India, a woman navigates safety concerns and gender bias as she tries to make ends meet for a household of seven.

Top Indian wrestlers are risking their careers to take on the powerful federation chief and a wider culture of abuse.

The CHP used to back a ban on the hijab in public life in Turkey. It’s changed its tone, but not everyone trusts it.

Lowering age for biennial screenings could result in more lives being saved, US health task force says.

Dozens of farmers join the athletes in calling for arrest of the sport’s federation chief, accused of sexual harassment.

Advocates demand urgent action on day commemorating missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in US and Canada.

Senegalese women reflect on the loss of their menfolk, feared dead after attempting the 1,500km boat journey to Europe.

Gianni Infantino says rights offers from ‘Big 5’ European countries are unacceptable and a ‘slap in the face’.

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