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          Women's rights

          The latest news and stories on women's rights

          Woman in Bengaluru, India, take part in a march to mark International Women's Day. AP

          More than a million women have gone missing in India in three years

          AsiaJuly 31, 2023
          A demonstrator in New Delhi takes part in a protest against the violence in Manipur state on Thursday. EPA

          Four held for stripping and sexually assaulting tribal women in Manipur

          AsiaJuly 21, 2023
          Women belonging to the 'Meira Paibis' hold torches during a demonstration in Manipur state. AFP

          Outrage in India as tribal women sexually assaulted by mob

          AsiaJuly 20, 2023
          Mahesh Nayak, 45, was arrested last week for alleged polygamy. Photo: Mysuru Police

          Indian man arrested over 'marrying 15 women and stealing cash and jewellery'

          AsiaJuly 17, 2023
          An Iranian police officer speaks with a woman after she was detained over "inappropriate" clothes during a crackdown to enforce the dress code in Tehran. AFP

          Iranian women use phone app Gershad to evade morality police

          IranJuly 13, 2023
          A Taliban spokesman said beauty salons must close because they offered services forbidden by Islam. Getty

          Fading beauty: Salon owners defiant after Taliban order closure

          AsiaJuly 11, 2023
          The gender pay gap has edged lower and is now about 18% in emerging markets and approximately 23% in developed markets, according to Goldman Sachs Research. PA Images

          Halving gender pay gap may boost GDP by 6%

          EconomyJuly 04, 2023
          After years of academic debate, there is mounting evidence that companies that score high on DEI - diversity, equity and inclusion - metrics also perform better financially. PA Wire

          Why it is crucial to make diversity more than just a box-ticking exercise

          BusinessJune 30, 2023
          Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe joined a panel discussing women's rights and Iran at the Glastonbury Festival. Getty Images

          Zaghari-Ratcliffe receives ovation at Glastonbury Festival

          UKJune 23, 2023
          The gender gap closed by a mere 0.3 percentage points compared with last year, a WEF report shows. AFP

          WEF says world will take 131 years to close the gender gap

          EconomyJune 21, 2023
          Legends of Bombay Bards has been organising women's-only night biking tours in Mumbai since 2017. Photo: Legends of Bombay Bards

          As the clock strikes midnight, Indian women are reclaiming their streets

          WeekendJune 16, 2023
          The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the empowerment of women and girls worldwide. Wam

          UAE pledges additional $15 million to UN Women

          UAEJune 16, 2023
          Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, waves at his supporters during a political rally in Colonelgunj on June 11. Reuters

          India wrestling chief charged with sexual harassment and stalking

          AsiaJune 15, 2023
          Yemeni women walk in the capital Sanaa. AFP

          Yemeni women 'kept in Houthi-run prisons long after the end of their sentences'

          MENAJune 12, 2023
          Female trainee pilot listening to an instructor during a flight simulation training. Women make up only 5 per cent of all pilots globally, according to the latest figures from industry body Iata. Getty

          Airlines call for faster progress in improving gender diversity

          AviationJune 09, 2023
          Manizha Bakhtari, Afghan ambassador to Austria. Photo: Manizha Bakhtari

          Meet the Afghan ambassador defying the Taliban over girls' schooling

          WeekendJune 02, 2023
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