Pregnant teenagers face expulsion from school, arrests, even death. The backlash against sex education in Africa is punishing our girls, and must end now.
The world is aiming to have ‘decent work for all’ by 2030. What could that look like for one of the most stigmatised professions in the world?
This is a truly historic moment, even though the candidates seem not to acknowledge it. The election opens the opportunity for a democratic shake-up to get Mexico out of a long night of violence. Español
Joyce Sheppard talks about the campaign to save South Yorkshire’s Women’s Aid – one of many domestic violence services impacted by government cuts.
The Colombian recent elections bolstered candidates in pursuit of the presidential elections. Is there a possibility to break down the hegemony of the right? Español
Despite the rhetoric of Mexico’s digital future being just around the corner, telecommunication's reform initiatives lack the social and educational investment needed. Español
Last month’s Commission on the Status of Women talks failed to tackle corporate impunity, despite increasingly recognised risks to women human rights defenders.
Sex work in Switzerland isn’t in itself illegal, but for irregular migrants working in the industry that is little comfort.
The tide is turning for abortion rights in Argentina. Congress is to consider a bill giving women access to legal abortion in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. Español
An eyewitness account and analysis of what it means for French customs officials to force a Nigerian man to urinate in Italy.
The city councilwoman advocated for the rights of the most oppressed Brazilians. This is why people around the world are mourning and protesting her death. Español
Corbyn’s Labour like the Five Star Movement has adopted a policy agenda based on political and social justice.
