Argentina closes 2020 with historic Senate vote legalizing abortion'There are no words, only shared feelings'Written by Romina NavarroTranslated by Jazz Dottin31 December 2020
2020 round-up: COVID-19 in South AsiaOur coverage from South Asian countriesWritten by Rezwan31 December 2020
Saudi court slams internationally criticized jail term for iconic female activistNearly six-year sentence seems to reflect changes in US administrationWritten by Dahlia Kholaif29 December 2020
From COVID-19 to Caribbean literature, this is what the region looked like in 2020A recap of some our most engaging stories Written by Janine Mendes-Franco25 December 2020
Trinidadian comedian uses humour to say gender-based violence isn't funny'It is important to [see] women as equals, worthy of respect'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco17 December 2020
‘It’s not just a joke!’ Nigerian comedians unite against rape culture'Jokes that normalise sexual violence are unacceptable. Call it out!'Written by Nwachukwu Egbunike14 December 2020
Calls to legislate ‘private hire’ vehicles and stop victim-blaming as another woman is murdered in Trinidad & Tobago"Every Tom, Dick and Harry being allowed to manage a vehicle"Written by Flora Thomas7 December 2020
‘Godmother’ of Caribbean literature, Marina Salandy-Brown, made honorary fellow of Royal Society of LiteratureShe founded the biggest literary festival in the Anglophone CaribbeanWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco5 December 2020
Nepal's Sapana Roka Magar, who provides Hindu funeral rites for unclaimed bodies, listed in BBC's 100 Women of 2020She used to be homeless; Now, she does a job traditionally unacceptable to womenWritten by Benju Lwagun5 December 2020
Tanzania launches mobile app to help victims report gender-based violenceThe app launched during the 16 Days of Activism against GBVWritten by Susie Berya4 December 2020
‘Don't come back, or you will disappear': Uyghur mother pleads with her daughter abroad'The thought of what my family is enduring is so painful, but I can't just stay home and cry. I have to be strong'Written by Guest Contributor4 December 2020
Pakistan to introduce tougher punishment for rape—including chemical castrationThe new laws received mixed reactionsWritten by R Umaima Ahmed3 December 2020
Court ruling gives Trinidad & Tobago green light to deport a Venezuelan minorA draft policy on asylum-seekers is not being implementedWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco3 December 2020