Labor a big part of protests in 77 Turkish cities
The Istanbul Gezi Park protests have been coordinated by a broad coalition called "Taksim Solidarity," which is composed of 117 different constituent groups, including trade unions.
Venezuela to pay pensions to full-time mothers
The Chavistas' new labor law gives "recognition to non-salaried work traditionally done by women," part of the struggle towards economic redistribution.
Reagan and CIA belong in the dock with former Guatemalan dictator
Former general and president Efrain Rios Montt will face charges for genocide and crimes against humanity.
Sexism, elections, and prison sentences for anti-fascists in Germany
There were tweets every minute and soon tens of thousands of electronic messages - all about sexual harassment and sexism in general.
Malala recovering: young Pakistani woman to continue her struggle
Malala Yousafzai, who was shot by the Taliban for advocating girls' education in Pakistan, has been discharged from a British hospital.
Thousands take to streets to mourn Delhi gang-rape victim
Thousands poured onto the streets of India over the weekend to mourn the death of a pre-medical student who was subjected to a brutal gang rape.
Garment workers protest deadly fire at Walmart-linked factory
While actions took place in U.S. supporting Walmart workers, 112 garment workers in Bangladesh were killed in a factory fire as they reportedly worked overtime for American clothing retailers, including Walmart.
Thousands in Ireland march for woman refused an abortion
More than 10,000 people gathered for a vigil and march over the death and the country's draconian abortion laws.
Pakistan rallies around Malala Yousafzai
The 15-year-old Pakistani woman gravely wounded in a Taliban attack, has come to symbolize a broadening struggle in that country, against the extremist views the Taliban seeks to enforce there.
Women made big gains at Olympics, but challenges remain
London's Olympics was the site of laudable developments for women's access to and full participation in major athletic activities.
