Cases come as rights advocates warn such arguments are increasingly being ‘weaponised’ against women’s and LGBT equality.

From France to Malaysia, Muslim women’s rights activists are challenging those who ask them to ‘choose between being a Muslim and a feminist’.

A landmark FGM conviction last week heralds a welcome change. But ending this practice requires both criminal and civil remedies.

Far right and religious conservative movements captured the ‘city of love’ years ago. After national successes, they’re aiming at European victories.

Les Survivants are an example of new, anti-abortion activism in Europe targeting young people with digital tools and disinformation campaigns.

Gender stereotypes are widespread in the Ukrainian media. I talked to activist Oleksandra Golub about campaigns to change this.

Latin America is the deadliest region for environmental and land defenders. But murders often follow numerous threats, including online. Español

If our lawmakers fail to confront abuse in their own workplace, how do we trust them to enact effective policies for the rest of us?

Comedy that targets oppressed groups is outdated. These feminists are using humour to speak truth to power.

From her home and cafés in Mexico City, María Salguero is filling in the gaps left by official data on gender-related killings.

Violence in the health sector, where a majority of workers are women, accounts for a quarter of assaults at work – impacting societies at large.

The Novomedia forum in Kyiv offered an up-close look at the communications strategies of internationally-connected ultra-conservatives.

We present 6 activists fighting against gender based violence across Latin America to give women a voice and to defend their dignity. Español

Asha Allen at the European Women's Lobby talks about perpetrators and forms of online violence – and what's needed to address them.

At the Council of Europe’s annual World Forum for Democracy, we asked five activists one simple question.

Online abuse of women and LGBTQ people is relentless. But there are resources to support you, from digital security to self-care tips.

Social media platforms have policies against discriminatory and hateful content – but LGBTQ+ rights activists say they’re not working.