Women's Rights
Break Free - a lifeline for ethnic youth
"Break Free", a practical handbook for migrant and refugee youth breaking free from family violence has just been published by the Shakti Youth Unit. It was inspired by young women from our ethnic… Audio, Gallery
Break Free - a lifeline for ethnic youth
"Break Free", a practical handbook for migrant and refugee youth breaking free from family violence has just been published by the Shakti Youth Unit. It was inspired by young women from our ethnic…
AudioTrump's abortion rule will cause deaths - activists
Backstreet abortions will rise and thousands will die after Donald Trump banned US-funded groups from discussing terminations anywhere in the world, activists say.
Vanuatu MPs urged to back tougher sentences for sex crimes
A women's rights group in Vanuatu is welcoming legislation that would strengthen sentences for sexual crimes against children and women.
Vanuatu drivers acquitted over assault of woman
A Vanuatu women's rights campaigner says the acquittal of three bus drivers on kidnapping and brutality charges shows there are some very dishonest people in society.
Uproar after Egypt TV presenters suspended over weight
Egypt's state broadcaster has suspended eight of its female TV presenters and told them to go on a diet, sparking uproar among women's rights groups.
Vanuatu justice system fails women
Nearly 23,000 Vanuatu women have been subjected to violence but between 2012 and 2014 police laid only 380 charges - less than two percent.
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India's big issues - a student speaks out
Lynda Chanwai-Earle brings us a story from RNZ's Lynn Freeman who is in rural Kanha, central India. Lynn meets a young Indian student to hear about the big issues in India….sexism, women's safety, the… Video, Audio, Gallery
India's big issues - a student speaks out
Lynda Chanwai-Earle brings us a story from RNZ's Lynn Freeman who is in rural Kanha, central India. Lynn meets a young Indian student to hear about the big issues in India….sexism, women's safety, the…
AudioTonga minister says CEDAW not dead
Tonga's Minister for Internal Affairs says he's still hopeful a controversial women's rights convention will be ratified despite reports the government is dropping the issue. Audio
As NZ commits to Iraq, what's the true human rights situation?
As the militant group Islamic State has carved a swathe through Iraq, Syria and Libya, it has become known for high-profile murder videos - posted online - of journalists, aid workers, a pilot, and… Audio
Polls shows sexism in Australia affecting girls' ambitions
Girls and young women are turning their back on a life of politics and other leadership roles - due to an overwhelming perception of sexism in Australia. Audio
Global Neighbours Indonesia
Editor of Asia Calling Rebecca Henschke reports from the world's fourth most populous nation with the largest population of Muslims, the Republic of Indonesia, pop. 237,424,363 (census. 2011). Audio
Insight for 26 January 2014 - Closing the Gender Gap?
Erina O'Donohue investigates the challenges women face, including violence and equal pay, 120 years after winning the vote. Audio
