Women

Anger over 'sexist' reporting of women in Pakistan

Church leader condemns 'ignorant and unethical' commentary in Urdu-language newspaper

Human trafficking in Indonesia a tough nut to crack

Activists say the scourge is so widespread that they are only scratching the surface

Minority females fight for education in Pakistan

Hate material in the syllabus and the upcoming single national curriculum are issues of major concern

Doctored video sparks fears for Pakistan women marchers

Viral video of Aurat Marches containing blasphemous chants leads to death threats

March for women in Pakistan

Hundreds of students and activists attended the annual Aurat March in Lahore to mark International Women's Day

US college theologian investigated for sexual assault

Professor denies accusations and steps away from his teaching and administrative duties at Boston College

The tragedy of tribal women in Pakistan

Taliban's brutal slaying of four female aid workers highlights the north's strong patriarchal and tribal culture

Singapore pastor apologizes for asking women to dress modestly

Blog post about preventing 'lustful thoughts' sparks furious backlash from young netizens

Indonesian police arrest Christian in forced marriage case

Activists say police action is rare in an area where the practice has almost become a tradition

Poland must support mothers of disabled, bishop says after abortion ban

Polish Church ran 146 homes and more than 1,200 help centers and other projects for children and single mothers

Ukrainian Catholic archbishop tells of blocked aid, continued corruption

Ukraine become a world center for trafficking children and women trading

Thai Catholics campaign against legalizing abortion

Women's rights advocates are equally opposed to backstreet abortions at underequipped clinics

At 89, Korean cardinal continues to inspire the faithful

Catholics displaced amid Islamist protests in Pakistan

Controversial Indian mosque can open for Ramadan

Philippine govt eases lockdown, but only slightly

Are German Catholics pushing for divisive reformation?

Concert raises funds for Malaysian Church's migrant ministry