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'Can we reject these labels?': A new book questions how patriarchy became the norm.

How did patriarchy become common around the world, and can we change the dominance of men in societies? Science journalist Angela Saini explores these questions in her new book, "The Patriarchs; The Origins of Inequality."

'Can we reject these labels?': A new book questions how patriarchy became the norm.
The stories of women ostracized by their family and community after being wrongly accused of witchcraft can be heard on a new album called "I've forgotten now who I used to be." 

New album lifts up the voices of ostracized women in northern Ghana’s ‘witch camps’

New album lifts up the voices of ostracized women in northern Ghana’s ‘witch camps’
Two women wearing black veils walk outside past a sign with Arabic text.

The women of ISIS are more than just brides

The women of ISIS are more than just brides
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and Amb. Wendy Sherman speaking at Wellesley College.

Madeleine Albright: 'Many of the best diplomats are women'

Madeleine Albright: 'Many of the best diplomats are women'
Woman sitting at table holding certificate, smiling

Proposed changes to the H-1B visa program could put many women back into a 'golden cage'

Proposed changes to the H-1B visa program could put many women back into a 'golden cage'
Untitled Film Still 48 by Cindy Sherman

American Icons: Untitled Film Stills

Cindy Sherman launched her career by placing herself in photos that look like movie stills for imaginary movies. These are snapshots of America's collective unconscious.

American Icons: Untitled Film Stills
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In Istanbul, outrage over Zara not paying garment workers

Turkish shoppers at the popular store, Zara, were recently surprised when some of the clothing came with tags that read, "I made this item you are going to buy, but I didn't get paid for it."

In Istanbul, outrage over Zara not paying garment workers
A girl attends her first class at a school in Hazema in north Raqqa, Syria.

In Syria, all girls want is safety and school

Some Syrian parents are marrying off their young daughters to protect them from the ravages of war, but these girls yearn for an education.

In Syria, all girls want is safety and school
A woman gets her pulse checked at Jericho Road Community Health Center, a health center that focuses on culturally sensitive health care for refugees.

Some refugees suffer culture shock — with their health care

For some women from conservative Muslim families, US health care practices can clash with what they are used to.

Some refugees suffer culture shock — with their health care
In an interview with PRI's The World, UNAIDS director Michel Sidibe celebrated successes against the epidemic, but stressed the challenges faced by young women.

Women and girls are a new frontier in the fight against HIV

There's a lot to celebrate right now in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Mortality rates have been slashed, and for the first time ever, more people are getting treatment than not. But for women and young girls, the news is still grim.

Women and girls are a new frontier in the fight against HIV
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AWL examines the road out of sex trafficking, from Uganda, India, Brazil and beyond

Trafficking is now the third-largest international criminal activity, with $32 billion annually in profit, and millions of people affected. And it's growing. Across Women's Lives tells this story by giving voice to the women themselves in a 12-part, global multimedia series that starts May 18.

AWL examines the road out of sex trafficking, from Uganda, India, Brazil and beyond
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President Trump, will you be watching Samantha Bee’s alt-White House correspondents’ dinner?

Bee has a reputation for calling politicians out for sexism and a lack of commitment to the advancement of women around the world, to say the least. So her alt-WHCD is sure to be heavy on the women's rights.

President Trump, will you be watching Samantha Bee’s alt-White House correspondents’ dinner?
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Fairy godmother or child trafficker? An American woman stands trial in Guatemala.

In Guatemala, a controversial child trafficking trial starts for Nancy Bailey.

Fairy godmother or child trafficker? An American woman stands trial in Guatemala.
Sarah Zouak is one of the co-founders of Lallab, a new webzine featuring the voices of Muslim women in France.

One group aims to give Muslim women in France a voice

"In France, we talk constantly about Muslims, especially Muslim women, but you never get to hear us." That's why some French Muslim women started the online magazine, Lallab.

One group aims to give Muslim women in France a voice
Anti-deportation protesters stand outside the White House.

'Police were not an option.' Undocumented women are now more afraid to report crimes.

If you are an immigrant woman, can you still report domestic abuse and sexual assault without fear of deportation?

'Police were not an option.' Undocumented women are now more afraid to report crimes.