A handful of countries opposed to abortion are blamed for a major omission from key CSW69 political declaration.

A group of women human rights defenders have demanded that the government institute a judicial inquiry on femicide cases in the country to stem violence against women. Brought together by Defenders ...

Maasai girls are taking up martial arts to protect themselves from sexual abuse and violence stemming from early marriage.

A hot wind sweeps across the rocky brush of Camp Simpirre in northern Kenya’s Isiolo county. Baboons cross the pathway to the ...

An international court published its ruling this month that the Ecuadorian government was responsible for a long list of ...

KILGORIS, Kenya — “I am worth defending!” a group of girls chant as they each take up a fighting stance. They are about to practice combat techniques. And no, they are not part of a martial ...

The last time Broadalbin-Perth won a girls’ basketball league title, girls had “big hair” and “The Cosby Show” ruled the television ratings. But the Patriots captured the Foothills ...

NAIROBI, March 8 (Xinhua) -- Kenya on Saturday called for accelerated action to support women's empowerment and a renewed desire to help women and girls overcome the challenges ahead. Kenyan Prime ...