The world marks International Womens’ Day today. A day when calls for greater gender equality gather momentum. In India, that continues to be an uphill task for women. Particularly in the so called informal...
The women activists battling to rebuild war-torn Libya
When Lamees Ben Saad returned to war-torn Libya in 2015, the professor of pharmacology was so shocked she decided to become a political activist, putting her life at risk to help rebuild her country. FRANCE 24’s...
Senegal protests: What’s happening?
Violence has continued in Senegal following the detention of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. At least five people have died and several people were injured during violent clashes between protesters and the police.
Women become financially independent with ancient scarfs
Finding a job in #Jordan is getting harder than ever. The World Bank says lockdowns, trade disruptions, and the suspension of international travel have devastated the kingdom’s economy. Government figures show...
Deaf woman guesses the sounds of household objects
Jessica Holton, who was born deaf, recreates what she thinks household objects sound like