Women's rights

The bride who used her wedding to fight for equality

'I never wanted to leave Pakistan' Video, 00:00:42'I never wanted to leave Pakistan'

Ecuador rejects allowing abortion in rape cases

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake. Carrie Gracie. Audio, 42 minutesHeadliners with Nihal Arthanayake

Iran's 'blue girl' dies after setting herself on fire

Author says Handmaid's Tale 'closer to reality' Video, 00:03:05Author says Handmaid's Tale 'closer to reality'

A daring women’s radio station in an anti-feminist city

Turkey's stage-struck grannies act to save the planet

Bangladesh drops 'virgin' word from marriage form

Women hit back at 'slut-shaming' Video, 00:02:18Women hit back at 'slut-shaming'

Women hit back at 'slut-shaming' Video, 00:02:18Women hit back at 'slut-shaming'

Iranian app bashed for refusing service to women

Woman cleared of baby death seeks justice for all

Jailed for a miscarriage. Video, 00:02:11Jailed for a miscarriage

Woman cleared over baby's death in landmark case

Activist 'offered freedom if she denies torture'

'The law does not protect you' Video, 00:04:10'The law does not protect you'

Watson launches sexual harassment advice line

How Saudi’s ‘new direction’ is changing life for women like me

The woman who rose from refugee to president

Saudi Arabia allows women to travel independently

Saudi Arabia allows women to travel abroad independently. Newsday. Audio, 00:03:15Saudi Arabia allows women to travel abroad independently

Could the menstrual cup eradicate period poverty in Kenya? Heart and Soul. Video, 00:03:35Could the menstrual cup eradicate period poverty in Kenya?