The European Union, on Tuesday (May 7) adopted the first law to tackle violence against women, which includes action against forced marriages, female genital mutilation and online harassment but failed to settle on a common definition of rape.

European Union adopts first law aimed at tackling violence against women

In a historic move marking International Women's Day, France enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution, solidifying a staunch stance on women's rights.

France enshrines abortion as constitutional right on International Women's Day

The administration of India's largest mosque, Jama Masjid in Delhi, has rolled back an earlier order prohibiting entry to women and girls who are not accompanied by relatives.

India: Jama Masjid rolls back order telling women to be accompanied by relatives for entering

After receiving significant public input and undergoing a third rewrite, China's highest legislature approved a bill on Sunday that will give women stronger protection against sexual harassment and gender discrimination.

China adopts new law for women's protection in first revision of statute in decades

On Thursday, state prosecutors in South Africa acquitted a group of 14 men who were accused of gang raping and robbing female members of a film crew earlier this year.

South Africa: Charges dropped against 14 in gang rape of 8 women, outrage over shoddy probe

The Taliban takeover in August has plunged Afghanistan into a humanitarian crisis. Not only poverty and starvation are rampant, but millions of women have also lost their rights to get education and work in the country ruled by fundamentalist forces.

Afghan woman in hiding speaks with Hillary Clinton, talks about what changed after Taliban takeover

Several journalists covering the women’s rights protest were allegedly attacked by the Taliban on Thursday morning and were prevented from covering their demonstration.

Taliban assault journalists covering women’s rights protest in Kabul

A television station in Iran covered a Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspurs and Manchester United, however, the live telecast had over 100 shots censored due to the presence of a female referee in the match.

Iranian TV censors Premier League match over 100 times due to woman referee

The decision is a part of Saudi Arabia's vision 2030 social program launched by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin, Salman

Saudi Arabia allows women to join military services

It will take place on January 20, in Washington and many other places of the United States.

Second edition of Women's march on Saturday

Vehemently opposed by All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Muslims in India witnesses a legal fight over triple talaq.

Is India ready to join other Muslim countries that have abolished triple talaq?

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