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Amina Bouayach, who leads Morocco's National Human Rights Council, is calling for urgent action after revealing women globally have access to just 64% of men's legal rights. Her message on International Women's Day challenges governments and communities to turn promises into real protection.
A new digital tool is bringing Colombia's legal protections for women out of legal jargon and into everyday language. After reviewing 117 laws, UN Women created DIME Mujer to help Colombian women understand and claim their rights.
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A landmark ruling closed a legal loophole that allowed husbands to use Islamic divorce traditions to deny their wives financial protection. Muslim women in South Africa now have the same rights to interim maintenance during divorce as all other married women.
Morocco is participating in the UN's 70th Commission on the Status of Women, bringing forward its progress on gender equality and commitment to fighting discrimination. The country's delegation comes prepared with recent constitutional reforms and a national equality plan.
Iran's women's football team refused to sing their national anthem at the Asian Cup, sparking crowds in Australia to chase their bus chanting support and calling for their safety. The powerful moment highlights international solidarity with Iranian women standing up for their rights.
The Emir of Kano is championing a bold policy to lift 2 million women out of poverty, declaring that women's economic empowerment isn't foreign but deeply Islamic. Kano State just launched a groundbreaking initiative that's already putting cash in the hands of 5,200 women monthly.
This year's International Women's Day focuses on turning support into measurable change through consistent action. Two powerful themes are guiding the conversation: "Give To Gain" and "Rights. Justice. Action."
In 1967, Aretha Franklin transformed Otis Redding's "Respect" into the greatest song of all time by changing just a few lyrics. Her version became a powerful anthem for both civil rights and women's equality.
In Imphal, India, 5,000 women gather daily at Ima Keithel, Asia's largest all-women market that has operated continuously for five centuries. What began as necessity in the 1500s has become a powerful symbol of economic independence, where mothers pass trading rights to daughters and run their own credit system without banks.
A legal advocacy group is taking a bold step to secure women's property rights across East Africa through the courts. The move could help millions of women gain equal access to family land and assets.
For decades, women in male-dominated industries wore ill-fitting men's workwear that didn't just feel uncomfortable—it created serious safety hazards. Now, companies are finally designing protective clothing that fits women's bodies properly, making jobs safer and more comfortable for thousands of workers.
Five members of Iran's women's soccer team chose freedom over fear this week, receiving asylum in Australia after competing in the Women's Asian Cup. Their brave decision highlights the ongoing struggle for women's rights in Iran.
Hundreds of Venezuelan women and activists took to the streets of Caracas on International Women's Day, demanding the release of 56 female political prisoners still detained despite a recent amnesty law. Their peaceful demonstration highlights a powerful movement of mothers, daughters, and activists refusing to stay silent.
Thousands of women and supporters filled the streets of San José today for International Women's Day, demanding stronger protections and celebrating decades of progress. The movement united indigenous, Afro-descendant, and rural communities in a powerful call for equality.
While women directed only 8.1% of Hollywood's top films in 2025, these seven recent releases prove female filmmakers are creating stunning stories across every genre. From K-pop demon hunters to Iranian motorcycle activists, here's how to support their work.
At a townhall meeting during the UN's women's rights conference, Secretary-General António Guterres praised civil society groups fighting for gender equality and pledged his unwavering support against growing global backlash. His message was clear: never give up.
After defeating efforts to overturn Gambia's 2015 ban on female genital mutilation in Parliament, women's rights activists are now defending the law in the country's highest court. Their courage is protecting the health and lives of millions of girls across West Africa.
India's Kerala state just passed sweeping new policies designed to protect women's rights and support healthy aging for seniors. The updated frameworks aim to end discrimination and ensure equal representation across all sectors of society.
A network of 170,000 rural women across Southern Africa is transforming farming through organic methods and fighting for land ownership rights. Their produce is now so prized that city buyers come directly to their farms.
Muslim women in Bosnia are reshaping their religious community from within, claiming space in mosques and academia while championing feminist interpretations of the Quran. Small victories are adding up to real change in a country where religion has grown more important since the 1990s war.
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