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Portraits of women around the globe

When a country has problems, women are often the answer

Twenty years ago, the Beijing International Conference on Women reviewed the research and declared that raising the status of women was a linchpin for global development. Join PRI's The World as we explore how far we've come and what it means to combat gender inequality in our Across Women's Lives coverage.

When a country has problems, women are often the answer
By using a undercover female police officers, the city hopes to deter sex offenders on public transport

Colombia's undercover, anti-groping squad is patrolling public buses in Bogota

Colombia's undercover, anti-groping squad is patrolling public buses in Bogota
Delhi protests May 29 2014

Why the vast majority of middle-class Indians didn't protest after the latest gang rape and murder

Why the vast majority of middle-class Indians didn't protest after the latest gang rape and murder

LEGO's new line of female scientists features an astronomer and a paleontologist

LEGO's new line of female scientists features an astronomer and a paleontologist
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Why violence against women is a more destabilizing force in Pakistan than any terrorist cell

Why violence against women is a more destabilizing force in Pakistan than any terrorist cell
India rape case

New rape case in India is not just about gender, but caste too

This week a horrific scene shocked villagers in the state of Uttar Pradesh in northern India. Bodies of two girls, raped and murdered, hung from a mango tree. The case has sparked fresh debate about violence against women and castes in India.

New rape case in India is not just about gender, but caste too
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This hit Indian movie offers a chance to see an empowered everyday woman on the big screen

In India, a low-budget movie has turned into a hit that nobody saw coming. It's called "Queen" and it's the story of a young Hindu woman whose fiancé leaves her on the eve of their wedding. Rather than let it ruin her life she sets off on a charming adventure of self-discovery.

This hit Indian movie offers a chance to see an empowered everyday woman on the big screen
 A demonstrator holds a placard as she attends a candlelight vigil to mark the first anniversary of Delhi gang rape, in New Delhi December 16, 2013.

Indian politicians are changing their attitudes toward rape

Here’s the latest hullaballoo over women’s safety and gender violence here in India: A female politician from the western state of Maharashtra recently said that women should be careful not to invite rape.

Indian politicians are changing their attitudes toward rape

India plans to sell a handgun designed for women

In India, a state-run factory has stirred up controversy by launching a new product: A handgun designed specifically for women. The .32 caliber revolver weighs just over a pound, and comes in a small bejeweled case designed to fit in a purse.

India plans to sell a handgun designed for women
The World

A day with Delhi's only woman auto rickshaw driver

Sunita Chaudhary is one of Delhi's only female auto rickshaw drivers. The World's Sonia Narang filmed a day in the life with this woman driver.

A day with Delhi's only woman auto rickshaw driver