The Horror of Femicide in Iran
Basic human rights are under assault in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Periods Don't Stop for Pandemics
There are myriad ways, some quiet but insidious, that the coronavirus poses particular harm for women. Let's be sure that menstruation isn't one of them.
#LOONA_SOWHAT and Kim Lip Trend As K-pop Group Loona Release New Album
The South Korean girl band have made a comeback with their new album #, featuring their latest single "So What" and a new music.
International Day of the Girl Quotes: Musings on Girl Power
UNICEF announced this year's theme as "GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable," an occasion to "celebrate achievements by, with and for girls."
One Woman's Journey Inside Saudi Arabia
Melissa Biggs Bradley has done what not many American women have done before: braved Saudi Arabia as a tourist.
Russian Women Told to Refuse Sex With Foreigners
"Nothing good will come of it," the head of Russian parliament's committee on families said.
Saudi Arabia Arrests Women's Rights Activists
The three women arrested had been advocating for women's equality in Saudi Arabia.
Number of Incarcerated Women, Girls Jumps 700 Percent
The population of incarcerated girls and women increased from roughly 26,500 in 1980 to 214,000 in 2016, according to one analysis.
Clinton's Battle Cry Against Putin and Trump
"Do not be quiet, do not stop talking, do not stop voting, do not give in to those whose views are the opposite of what you believe," Hillary Clinton said.
Michelle Obama: Hillary Clinton Was Better Than Trump
"The best qualified candidate in this last race was a woman," Michelle Obama said.
Women in Indonesia Have to Prove They're Virgins
Women joining the armed forces go through an invasive "two-finger" virginity test.
Women Are Finally Winning the Period Fight
In the era of #MeToo and #TimesUp, another battle for female dignity looks promising.
Girl Scout Cookies: How, Where and What to Buy
Last year's new cookie, the S'mores, was a hit. It returns this year along with old favorites.
Sandberg: Abuse Culture Will Change if Women Have Power
"We all have a bias against women in leadership, including women, and then we need to correct for that."
The Case Against Censoring Art
A petition to remove a painting by Balthus is rejected by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Good move, anti-censorship organizations say.
American Tech Bros Can't Believe This Woman Is Real
Naomi Wu is a beautiful Chinese engineer who technically made herself into a cyborg. Some American tech bros can't believe she's real, and they've been harassing her online.
Periods Are Normal: First U.K. Ad to Pour Red on a Pad
Will other brands follow suit and ditch the mysterious blue liquid for good?
Witherspoon, Lawrence on Abuse of Women in Hollywood
"We will stop normalizing these horrific situations," Lawrence said.
Justin Trudeau Emulates Obama With His Feminism Essay
We've fawned over their bromance, but they're each more focused on flexing their feminism and encouraging other boys and men to do the same.
Republican Men: It's Not Harder for Women to Succeed
A new Pew Research Center study reveals gender and partisan gaps on whether women still face significant obstacles compared to men.
Gulf Crisis Shows Damaging Discrimination Against Women
The ongoing political crisis between Qatar and other Gulf states highlights one of the problems of long-term sexism.
Men Are Fighting to Stop Menstruation-Shaming Globally
The movement to destigmatize menstruation has added a crucial ally: men.
Women Not Welcome at Harvard's Fox Club, Again
A small group of women had been given "provisional" memberships in 2015. Those have been revoked.
How Hard Is It For Women in 2017?
The toxic masculinity that's currently dominant in the U.S. has been for several centuries here and other parts of the world.
Triple Talaq: Court to Rule on Islamic Instant Divorce
The "triple talaq" rule allows Muslim men to divorce their wife without notice and activists say it is discriminatory.
Female VC on Women in Tech, Men Who Wasted Her Time
"You don't get men ever saying they get hit on during [investor] meetings," says Constance Freedman, whose Moderne Ventures just announced a $33 million fund.
Solving Lady-Part Problems, One Period at a Time
Cycles + Sex makes sex more fun and periods less taboo.
Old Ladies Dish Wisdom for Surviving the Trump Era
These Hillary Clinton supporters born before suffrage lived through the Great Depression, World War II, the fight for civil rights. Now, they face Trump.
Clinton Raps Trump Foreign Aid Cuts
Hillary Clinton has become increasingly outspoken about President Donald Trump's agenda in recent weeks.
Male, Female Co-Workers Switched Accounts, Faced Sexism
Martin and Nicole did an experiment and discovered that what's in a name depends on whether it's a man's or a woman's.