Levirate marriage — the tradition in which a man marries his deceased brother’s widow — has been a longstanding cultural practice across various African societies.

WASHINGTON--Japan ranked the lowest among developed countries regrading gender equality under the law ... including the workplace, marriage and assets. The latest 2022 report uses data through ...

In this exclusive interview, conducted by our partner, the Agenda Estado de Derecho editorial team, in collaboration with the Rule of Law Program for Latin America of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, ...

As Canadians prepare to cast their ballots in the federal election on April 28, members of Manitoba's LGBTQ2 community say ...

Disabled couples risk losing their benefits when they marry. A new documentary spotlights the fight to change that.

Despite these promising advances driven by proactive government and institutional initiatives, true gender equality remains an unfulfilled promise. Without a shared commitment from both men and ...

Japan placed 118th among 146 countries in terms of gender equality in 2024, an improvement from the previous year’s rank of 125th but still the lowest among Group of Seven nations. The World ...

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the meaning of the terms 'sex', 'man', and 'woman' in the Equality Act 2010 refer to 'biological sex'. Lord Hodge outlined the reasons why the judges ruled as they ...

Shariff said that in a time where relationships face growing social and emotional challenges, the Qur’an offers a timeless and deeply resonant foundation for marriage rooted in peace and compassion.

Exploring the history of gender equity at the Olympics and where things stand today When Paris last hosted the Olympic Games in 1924, just over 4 percent of the competitors were women. A century ...

More states and cities hope laws requiring employers to share pay minimums and maximums on job postings will shrink… The Daily Show’s Desi Lydic goes ‘Abroad’ exploring gender equality To ...