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Amnesty 'regret' over criticism of JK Rowling's sexual violence support centre
The human rights charity had characterised the women-only service in Edinburgh as "anti-rights".
July 14, 2026Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue
Albanese has apologised 'unequivocally' after his remarks prompted a backlash.
July 6, 2026Woman's Hour
A new report highlights growing demand and long waits in child mental health services.
July 1, 2026Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations
More than 50 women are calling for the abolition of the statute of limitations which they say has prevented them seeking justice.
June 25, 2026It's not just about nudity warns actress - the complex reality of images and online abuse
Tech companies and authorities are failing women by focusing on nudity rather than consent, says a report by Chayn.
June 21, 2026Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.
June 13, 2026Thai king's eldest daughter dies, aged 47, after long illness, Royal Palace says - Reuters
Thai king's eldest daughter dies, aged 47, after long illness, Royal Palace says Reuters
June 12, 2026Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan
The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.
June 9, 2026Australia charges woman who returned from Syria with joining Islamic State
Several groups of women and children who spent years in a Syrian camp have returned in recent months.
May 28, 2026US Supreme Court restores abortion pill access for now
Abortion pills are the most common method of terminating pregnancies in the US.
May 14, 2026Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?
The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.
April 26, 2026Trump says eight Iranian women won't be executed, Iran disputes entire account - Reuters
Trump says eight Iranian women won't be executed, Iran disputes entire account Reuters
April 22, 2026Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'
The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.
April 22, 2026Inside the Australian hotel where Iranian footballers escaped to claim asylum
Activists played a key role in making contact with the women as they tried to dodge their minders.
March 11, 2026These women fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and warn against another one
Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.
March 6, 2026How football is helping girls fight against forced marriage
Two sisters in an Indian village talk about how football has changed their lives and helped them push back against child marriage.
February 22, 2026Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film
In a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.
February 21, 2026Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest
His associate said the music industry was "related to P", a way Epstein apparently often referred to women.
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Amnesty 'regret' over criticism of JK Rowling's sexual violence support centre
Rowling set up Beira's Place after a row about women's-only services Amnesty International UK has said it regrets publishing a report which classed a sexual violence support centre set up by JK Rowli
Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised after remarks he made about Kylie Minogue were labelled 'disrespectful' Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised "unequivoca
Child mental health services, Amanda Wakeley, murder of Annabel Rook
Radio 4,·01 Jul 2026,·57 mins Available for over a year Before the potential Prime Minister has even taken up office, a draft letter has been written for Andy Burnham asking him to appoint as many w
Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitations
Ex-BBC producer Lisa Brinkworth claims she was sexually assaulted while working undercover to expose abuse in the fashion industry A group of women, who have alleged sexual assault or rape in France,
Efter skandalen – nya ”Married at first sight”-larm
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Thai princess dies aged 47 after three years in hospital
BANGKOK - Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the king's eldest daughter, has died aged 47, the royal palace announced Friday, more than three years after she was hospitalised following a sudden ill
Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan
Taliban police used live fire to disperse a rare protest against the detention of women accused of violating strict Islamic dress codes in the western Afghan city of Herat, witnesses and protesters sa
How football is helping girls fight against forced marriage
One hot summer evening when Nisha Vaishnav was 14, she and her 18-year-old sister Munna were at football practice when they noticed five adult strangers taking photos of them. Nisha soon found out wh
How football is helping girls fight against forced marriage
One hot summer evening when Nisha Vaishnav was 14, she and her 18-year-old sister Munna were at football practice when they noticed five adult strangers taking photos of them. Nisha soon found out wh
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Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film
Growing up in the Iranian capital Tehran, filmmaker Sara Khaki recalls seeing many examples of strong women in a male-dominated society. These were women "fighting for their independence and demandin
Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film
Growing up in the Iranian capital Tehran, filmmaker Sara Khaki recalls seeing many examples of strong women in a male-dominated society. These were women "fighting for their independence and demandin