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Video: Pope Francis prays for victims of abuse

“In response to cases of abuse, especially those committed by members of the Church, it is not enough to ask for forgiveness,” said the pope

The Japanese ex-soldier who declared war on sexual abuse

Her story has inspired dozens more people to report sexual and other abuse in the military

Women’s group warns against Philippines’ ‘dangerous liaisons to set war against...

Gabriela said it would be "foolish" to believe that the US and Japan "are here to form military ties with Philippine interests in mind”

Photos: Filipino women ‘rise for freedom’

The event is one of thousands of global activities that are taking place in over 90 countries around the world this month

Photos: World Hijab Day

The event aims to encourage women of all religions and backgrounds to wear and experience the hijab for a day

The women who lived as sex slaves to an Indian goddess

The stigma around their pasts means women who leave their devadasi order often endure lives as outcasts or objects of ridicule

Photos: ‘No to food price hikes’

Women farmers and their supporters stage a demonstration to demand an immediate solution to the rising prices of food in the country

Photo exhibition showcases story of Philippines’ reproductive health law

"We want to highlight that there’s more to be done to fully realize sexual and reproductive health and rights for everyone"

Philippine agencies sign implementing rules of law prohibiting child marriage

The law aims to abolish “unequal structures and practices that perpetuate discrimination and inequality”

Philippine Protestant Church women sound alarm over ‘red-tagging,’ ‘persecution’

"Red-tagging and vilification campaigns are wielded against women who exercise their right to dissent and speak out against injustice”

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