China's matchmaking mums have a powerful ally: The Party
Chinese leaders add to parental pressure, urging young Chinese to marry and have babies.
2023-11-12 07:24
Manipur women in naked assault video ‘will not give up’
Two women in Manipur give the BBC their first face-to-face interview since being stripped and assaulted.
2023-11-10 08:48
Afghan refugees fear as Pakistan prepares for deportations
Hundreds of thousands of Afghans seeking asylum in Pakistan fear their dreams will be crushed.
2023-11-01 00:20
Women seriously injured in XL bully attack
Irish police say two women are being treated in hospital for serious injuries after a dog attack.
2023-10-29 03:54
South China Sea: Biden says US will defend the Philippines if China attacks
Biden's statement comes days after collisions between Filipino and Chinese ships in the South China Sea.
2023-10-26 14:20
UK to charter flights for Afghan refugees stuck in Pakistan
Some Afghan refugees promised UK visas have been waiting in Pakistan for over a year, according to charities.
2023-10-26 05:48
Women in Iceland, including the prime minister, to strike over gender inequality
Women across Iceland -- including the prime minister -- will go on strike Tuesday as part of a campaign pushing for greater gender equality in the country.
2023-10-24 00:49
F1 US Grand Prix: The 16-year-old living her motorsports dream
Chloe Chong started karting on the same track as Lewis Hamilton - now she's at the same F1 race weekend.
2023-10-21 11:28
Mahsa Amini awarded EU's Sakharov human rights prize
The 22-year-old died in custody after allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code, sparking mass protests.
2023-10-20 00:23
'I'm scared for my unborn child': Gaza's pregnant women prepare to give birth in a war zone
Around 50,000 women in Gaza are pregnant, facing a "double nightmare" after horrifying Israeli airstrikes. The UN says 10% of the women are expected to give birth in the coming month.
2023-10-17 17:28
BBC show is a 'lifeline' for Afghan girls, UN says
Girls barred from the classroom by the Taliban government are using a BBC programme to learn in secret.
2023-10-14 07:18
Afghans in UK visa limbo as Pakistan vows to expel migrants
Afghans who worked with the UK are living in fear in Pakistan as it cracks down on migrants without visas.
2023-10-13 12:49