Despite gains in girls' educational attainment, women's life chances are limited by social norms, discriminatory laws and policies and gender-based violence, according to a report from th...

Kate Kelland · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 18 Sep 2019

Human Rights

Outcry as only 3% of rape cases result in a conviction in England and Wales

There were 1,925 rape convictions between 2018-19, a 27% drop from the previous year, resulting in the concern that the justice system is failing rape victims.

Emma Batha · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 17 Sep 2019

Future of Food

'Embrace the immigrant' says female chef tackling racism and sexism with food

Asma Khan arrived in Britain from India in 1991 and suffered severe racism. Now she is using her restaurant, Darjeeling Express, and culinary talents to tackle the issue as well as sexism...

Adela Suliman · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 17 Sep 2019

Gender Parity

Zimbabwe's women are 'braving' being assaulted on public buses

More affordable fares on Zimbabwe's buses have led to overcrowding, putting women at greater risk of sexual harassment and assault.

Marko Phiri · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 12 Sep 2019

Global Health

Margaret Atwood has published the sequel to 'Handmaid’s Tale' – and it’s come at the right time

Atwood did not plan on writing a sequel, but moves to limit women’s reproductive rights spurred her on to publish The Testaments. The book has been hailed a 'touchstone for feminist campa...

Sonia Elks · Reuters 11 Sep 2019

Human Rights

What does the Rosa Parks Barbie doll say about our understanding of the Amercian civil rights struggle?

Toy company Mattel recently added Rosa Parks to their Inspiring Women Series of Barbie dolls. However, the way Parks is being remembered highlights issues with the way people are recallin...

David Ballantyne · The Conversation 04 Sep 2019

Gender Parity

This groundbreaking film is seeking to empower Saudi Arabia's women

'A Perfect Candidate', directed by Haifaa al-Mansour, hopes to send a message of empowerment to Saudi Arabian women who face tight restrictions on their freedom.

Reuters Staff · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 03 Sep 2019

Arts and Culture

How women shaped the Civil Rights Movement through music

At a time when black women were most excluded from society, it was the power of music that allowed minorities to speak truth to power and uphold morale.

Katie Bohn · Futurity 27 Aug 2019

Gender Parity

The #MeToo movement is actually portraying men as more powerful

Media coverage of the #MeToo movement often portrays accusers as sympathetic, but with less power and agency than their alleged perpetrators, according to new research.

Virginia Alvino Young-Carnegie Mellon · Futurity 21 Aug 2019

Human Rights

A look at Toni Morrison's transformative legacy

American literary icon Toni Morrison passed away aged 88. The Nobel Prize-winning author devoted her life to ensuring black lives and voices mattered through her literature.

Tessa Roynon · The Conversation 14 Aug 2019

Climate Change

This is how recognizing indigenous people's land rights can tackle global warming

A report by the U.N. climate science panel recognises strong community land rights for indigenous people and women as key to tackling global warming.

Megan Rowling · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 12 Aug 2019

United Kingdom

Mapped: The world’s oldest democracies

With many countries having their own unique claim to democracy - which one was really first?

Jeff Desjardins · Visual Capitalist 08 Aug 2019

Human Rights

Botswana recognizes LGBTQ rights, leading the way in southern Africa

Botswana is leading the way in southern Africa, after recognizing the rights and dignity of LGBTQ people.

Marc Epprecht · The Conversation 02 Aug 2019

Fragility, Violence and Conflict

Young Eritreans are risking death to migrate. Here's why

Young Eritreans are risking death by seeking asylum in Europe. The UN refugee agency calculates that by the end of 2018 there were over 500,000 Eritrean refugees worldwide, equating to ro...

Milena Belloni · The Conversation 30 Jul 2019

Social Innovation

This is what is still holding social entrepreneurs back

A new survey of participants in the sector reveals it is being held back by a lack of capital, a fear of failure and an unwillingness to collaborate.

Kyle Zimmer and Kristine Pearson 25 Jul 2019

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Global development is being harmed by gender-based violence and discriminatory laws

Outcry as only 3% of rape cases result in a conviction in England and Wales

'Embrace the immigrant' says female chef tackling racism and sexism with food

Zimbabwe's women are 'braving' being assaulted on public buses

Margaret Atwood has published the sequel to 'Handmaid’s Tale' – and it’s come at the right time

What does the Rosa Parks Barbie doll say about our understanding of the Amercian civil rights struggle?

This groundbreaking film is seeking to empower Saudi Arabia's women

How women shaped the Civil Rights Movement through music

The #MeToo movement is actually portraying men as more powerful

A look at Toni Morrison's transformative legacy

This is how recognizing indigenous people's land rights can tackle global warming

Mapped: The world’s oldest democracies

Botswana recognizes LGBTQ rights, leading the way in southern Africa

Young Eritreans are risking death to migrate. Here's why

This is what is still holding social entrepreneurs back

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