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Women fight raging forest fires in Borneo
In Indonesia, 140 women are fighting devastating wildfires. With motorcycles, water pumps and courage they are protecting villages, forests and their families from the fast-spreading blazes.
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South African women demand action on gender-based violence
Women in South Africa demand the government take more action on the country’s femicide crisis after the bodies of nine murdered women were discovered near Johannesburg.
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Why aren’t more women cycling?
Cycling changed Aisling’s life for the better. So why did she begin to wonder whether it was worth it? Her story reveals the hidden barriers keeping many women off two wheels, and why overcoming them benefits everyone.
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‘Happy mother, happy baby’? Why telling mums-to-be not to stress can backfire
A mother’s mental health during pregnancy is linked to her child’s development. But simply telling a mum-to-be “don’t stress” and to “be positive and happy” can backfire. Experts share 10 ways to support her mental well-being – without adding to the mum guilt.
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Ecuador struggles to stop violence against women
More than 400 women were killed in Ecuador last year. While the government focuses on fighting gangs and organized crime, women’s rights advocates say victims are being failed by the justice system.
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‘From Evin, with Love:’ Women’s art in an Iranian prison
An exhibition in Munich is showcasing handmade artwork and writing by women jailed in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison where political prisoners are held.
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Gang warfare in Ecuador fuels wave of femicides
In Ecuador, more than 400 women were killed in 2025 and for 2026 the number of femicides looks set to rise. While the government insists that the solution lies in military deployments and curfews, women demand justice.
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Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
The UN Population Fund also says there has been a “severe escalation” in the number of early and forced marriages.
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At 74, she travels two hours to Changi Prison every week to counsel inmates: ‘I don’t want to give up on them’
Choo Choy Lian has spent 15 years supporting inmates through the difficult process of rehabilitation. Even when some end up back in prison, the prison volunteer believes turning one’s life around takes patience, understanding and another chance.
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Why gender-based violence persists in Southern Africa
A series of killings in South Africa has renewed scrutiny of efforts to combat violence against women. Activists say laws alone are not enough without effective implementation.
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