Hundreds of spectators gathered in Mogadishu this week to witness a women’s football match an event that, until recently, would have been nearly impossible in the conflict-affected and socially conservative country. The match featured Ilays women’s team, who defeated Nasiib 5–0, in a lively atmosphere that reflected a gradual shift…
Nairobi County has become the first in Kenya to introduce a formal two-day paid menstrual leave for female county employees, a policy aimed at improving well-being and workplace productivity. The policy, implemented in December 2025, allows women to take two consecutive days off each month without submitting forms or letters,…
The United Nations has opened the seventieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women, with Secretary-General António Guterres urging world leaders to strengthen access to justice for women and girls and address persistent gender inequality worldwide. Speaking at the opening session on Monday, Guterres emphasized that gender equality…
Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a formal petition calling for an increase in women’s restroom facilities within the National Diet building, citing improved female representation in parliament. The cross-party appeal highlights a practical challenge stemming from long-standing infrastructure that no longer reflects…