Abortion is under attack in the United States and parts of Europe, while gender violence is growing in war-torn Ukraine, revolt-hit Iran, and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Here is a rundown of the burning issues as well as a few bright spots
Women are mobilising this year more than ever to defend the right to abortion, which is either non-existent, threatened or challenged in many countries.
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Activists are mobilising to reverse what they warn is a stark decline in women's rights in the run-up to International Women's Day on March 8.
Abortion is under attack in the United States and parts of Europe, while gender violence is growing in war-torn Ukraine, revolt-hit Iran, and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.
Here is a rundown of the burning issues as well as a few bright spots: