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"In Pictures: Women Demonstrate for Increased Rights"

Today, women around the world are demanding increased rights. Around the world, people are demonstrating for freedom, education, equal pay, and sexual and reproductive rights.

"In Pictures: Women Demonstrate for Increased Rights"

UN Report: Women's Rights Regressing in 25% of Countries

Women's rights are regressing in a quarter of all countries in the world, shows a report from the UN agency UN Women. In just three years, conflict-related sexual violence has increased by 50 percent.

UN Report: Women's Rights Regressing in 25% of Countries

So Many Women Are Killed at Home Every Day

The most dangerous place for women is at home. Last year, on average, 140 women and girls were killed every day by a partner or family member, according to a report from the UN.

So Many Women Are Killed at Home Every Day

UN: More women die in the world's conflicts

The number of civilians killed in armed conflicts increased dramatically in 2023 compared to the previous year. Moreover, the proportion of killed women increased.

UN: More women die in the world's conflicts

Three years with the Taliban: Forced labor and secret schools

Millions and millions of teaching hours have been lost for girls in Afghanistan since the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan three years ago. Not attending school increases the risk of both child labor and forced marriage.

Three years with the Taliban: Forced labor and secret schools