Category: News & Current Affairs

The family of a woman who has gone missing and whom the police have continued to search for, has raised concerns over activity on her Facebook page.

The mother, whose identity was unknown, took her children to the Ogui Road police station, surrendered them to the authorities, undressed, and then tragically passed away under the crushing weight of a moving car.

While prominent Muslim clerics have been calling for the ban’s removal, advocates for women’s rights have pledged to fight to keep it in place.

Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley emerged victorious in the Republican primary in Washington, DC, over Donald Trump.

On Monday, at a historic joint session of parliament held at the Palace of Versailles, France became the first country in the world to formally recognize the right to abortion in its constitution.

Around the World in 5 is an ongoing series that highlights news related to women in five countries, updated every week. This week’s post covers February 25 — March 2.

Around the World in 5 is an ongoing series that highlights news related to women in five countries, updated every week. This week’s post covers February 25 — March 2.

The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, has urged wives to remain silent in the event of a domestic dispute to avert abuse.

On Wednesday, following months of discussion, the parliament of Ghana passed a contentious anti-LGBTQ bill. Out of all the anti-LGBTQ laws in Africa, the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill is among the most severe.