Women's Rights

‘Period tax’ on sanitary products to be abolished, says Pakistan minister

18% sales tax on sanitary products to be scrapped in Pakistan after youth-led court campaign.

History, pressure, prejudice - meet British boxing's first female pro referee

First female referee in UK pro boxing officiates historic bout in London.

How one woman’s farm is a model for small-scale farmers in Malawi

Woman's farm earns $1,200 weekly, employs 6, and doubles others’ harvests.

The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations

U.S. infant deaths drop to 5.4 per 1,000—lowest ever, saving ~700 babies yearly.

Abortion decision prompts women's health care providers to become more politically engaged

Women's health providers' political engagement surged 50% after the 2022 Dobbs decision.

Nilakshi de Silva stars in commanding display against New Zealand

Nilakshi de Silva's unbeaten 54* powered Sri Lanka to victory over New Zealand with 2 balls to spare

World Athletics seeks to improve pregnancy support

Nike reversed maternity pay policy after Allyson Felix's 2019 stand, guaranteeing 18 months of pay a

New toolkit aims to improve menopause care for women from minority ethnic communities

60 women's insights shaped a new toolkit improving menopause care for minority ethnic communities in

'Outstanding' Deepti takes five wickets in win over Pakistan

Deepti takes 5 wickets—3 in final over—to crush Pakistan at Women's T20 World Cup.

Trailfinders stun Gloucester-Hartpury to reach PWR final

Trailfinders stun 3-time champs to reach first PWR final in just 2 years.

Non-hormone medication addresses menopausal symptoms in women

80% of menopausal women get relief from hot flashes in just 4 weeks on new non-hormone drug.

Bangladesh avoid upset to edge past Netherlands

Bangladesh edge thriller: final-over victory in Women's T20 World Cup opener

Is 'gender gating' the secret to success in online dating?

Gender gating cuts women's dating app overload by 6%, boosts match quality 72%.

Q&A: Tracing the origins of supermassive black holes

Ph.D. candidate wins global STEM award developing world's largest telescope's first camera.

Free agent Wales players put themselves in shop window

Wales topped World Cup qualifying group, boosting free agents' club prospects.

Why women with HIV are still dying early, even when virus is not main cause

HIV deaths blamed on virus 68% of time—but doctors say only 15% actually involve the infection.

‘Have you ever been around someone you just know is evil?’ Melinda French Gates on meeting Jeffrey Epstein, giving away billions, and her post-divorce peace

Melinda French Gates pledges $12.5bn to fight for women’s health and rights.

'Mummy hundred' gives Wyatt-Hodge her deserved day in the sun

New mum scores century 10 days after birth in T20 World Cup.

Wyatt-Hodge stars as England easily beat Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

Wyatt-Hodge's unbeaten century powers England to 87-run World Cup opener win.

Sinfield knighted and six Lionesses made MBEs

Rugby league legend raises £11m for MND, becomes just 2nd ever knighted.