Afghanistan has been living under the shadow of war for 18 years now. For the women of Afghanistan, these 18 years have been a nightmare. Their plight has been largely hidden away due to the repressive social norms.

Taliban's defeat: Mother's name to be added in Afghanistan's nation ID cards

Two sisters from Saudi Arabia who fled the conservative kingdom and have been hiding out in Hong Kong for nearly six months said they did so to escape beatings at the hands of their brothers and father.

'I was like a prisoner': Saudi sisters trapped in Hong Kong recall beatings

The central government needs to introduce the women?s representation bill in the upcoming parliamentary session in December

Opinion: India needs more women to contest elections

Panelists at the Women Writers' Festival were divided on the issue

Is India ready for gender parity in the workplace?

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Taliban's defeat: Mother's name to be added in Afghanistan's nation ID cards

'I was like a prisoner': Saudi sisters trapped in Hong Kong recall beatings

Opinion: India needs more women to contest elections

Is India ready for gender parity in the workplace?