Women's rights

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling vows to keep speaking out on trans issues in new essay

In an essay published on her website, J.K. Rowling vowed to keep voicing her opposition to “trans activism”.

As actors get more physical, Bollywood embraces intimacy coordinators

An intimacy director (centre) conducting a mock intimacy workshop with actors for an upcoming project in Mumbai.

Trump signs order creating NIH division, task force for women’s health

US President Donald Trump presents an executive order on women’s health, spearheaded by first lady Melania Trump, at the White House in Washington DC.

McKinsey strips partner of leadership role over LinkedIn posts

The decision came after an internal review sparked by Chris Bradley’s LinkedIn comments on a book that discusses the “glass cliff” for women.

Enough with your don’ts. Fix the system instead, say angry Indian women demanding safety

Students in Delhi protested on Sept 25, demanding better safety for women in public places following the rape of a minor at a park in the city on Sept 21.

Pope Leo pledges action on clergy abuse after meeting French survivors

Pope Leo leads the prayer of the Holy Rosary on the day of a candlelight procession on Sept 27, at the Grotto of the Apparitions at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, in Lourdes, France.

Girls organise science research programme to grow interest in STEM among S’pore female students

Participants of the INTEGIRLS Science Research Program during their research showcase on Sept 5.

Kyoto mayor who became Japan’s first mayor to take maternity leave gives birth to baby girl

Shoko Kawata (right) is said to be Japan’s first sitting mayor to take maternity leave.

Women athletes condemn ‘sexualised’ Sydney Sweeney commercial

Several female athletes said Sydney Sweeney’s commercial was a misleading representation of how women in sport look.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 8, 2026

Stranded passengers waiting at a terminal as Soekarno Hatta International Airport closed its operations on Sept 7 due to the eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano.

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