Saudi Women's Rights Activists Appear In Riyadh Court
Defying international calls for the activists' release, a Saudi Arabian court began legal proceedings on Wednesday for Loujain Alhathloul and several other women.
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3 Indian Moms Went Looking For Role Models For Their Daughters
And they ended up writing a children's book highlighting 51 women, past and present. It's called The Dot That Went For A Walk.
She's A Lawyer ... A Thespian ... And Now A State Department 'Woman Of Courage'
The U.S. Department of State has honored Sri Lanka's Marini de Livera for her innovative combination of drama and legal work to aid women and children.
Is Beauty In The Eyes Of The Colonizer?
This week on "Ask Code Switch," we're talking about who gets to define beauty norms — and what it means to push back on them.
6 Fearless Women Who Were An Inspiration In 2018
They broke taboos and stereotypes around the world. They include the co-recipient of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, a disability activist — and a 101-year-old runner.
Menstruating Women Are Blocked From Temple In Video Game — And In Real Life
In Darshan Diversion, avatars of menstruating women dodge Hindu priests trying to bar them from a temple. Meanwhile, women of childbearing age can't enter India's Sabarimala temple — for real.
Programs Help Incarcerated Moms Bond With Their Babies In Prison
Nearly a dozen states run programs that allow women serving prison terms to keep their babies with them for a limited time. Supporters say the programs help women inmates turn their lives around.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board Will Soon Be Made Up Entirely of Women
Community members will soon see some new faces on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board. The results of Tuesday's election means the board will be comprised entirely of female members.
Tokyo Medical School Busted For Rigging Women's Tests Admits Rejected Applicants
Months after investigators uncovered the school's discriminatory practices to keep women out of the profession, officials are offering 67 rejected female applicants a spot in the program.
Democratic Control Of The House Is Trouble For Trump, And 6 Other Election Takeaways
The biggest story of the night is that Democrats took back the House. That will stop President Trump's agenda in its tracks unless he compromises with the other side.