A large majority of the prohibitions have been in place for much of the Taliban’s three years in power, squeezing Afghan women out of public life. Read more
Masako Egawa navigated a changing business world with her arms open to any opportunities that came along. Read more
One in three of the illegal mining workforce is female — and women are 90 times more at risk of dying on the job than men. Read more
Bureaucrats had envisioned payments of up to ¥600,000 for women who got married and settled outside of Tokyo. Read more
A prefectural panel said last year that rejecting girls at boys-only schools is against the United Nations convention on discrimination against women. Read more
Activists say the incident highlights how women in India continue to suffer despite tougher laws following a similar crime in Delhi in 2012. Read more
Athletes from all over the country took part in the historic meet, with many expressing hope that the tournament would lead to greater exposure for women’s sumo. Read more
While security has improved, many Afghans are just trying to make ends meet. Read more
Khelif is the first Algerian woman to earn an Olympic boxing title and the first from her country to claim gold since Hocine Soltani at Atlanta 1996. Read more
Japan is regarded as a global leader in disaster preparedness and response policies, demonstrating efficiency and resilience in the face of frequent calamities. Read more
