https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=gender&parent=governanceGender RSS feeds.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:22:06 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/online-tech-sales-fuel-sex-selective-abortions-in-india/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/online-tech-sales-fuel-sex-selective-abortions-in-india/Unregulated online sales of portable ultrasound devices are facilitating covert sex-determination and abortion networks in India, a SciDev.Net investigation reveals. Tue, 9 Jun 2026 02:09:20 GMT+0000Jigyasa Mishra, Mahima Jainhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/herbal-contraceptive-rings-pique-interest-in-nigeria/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/herbal-contraceptive-rings-pique-interest-in-nigeria/Women on Nigerian social media are embracing herbal rings said to prevent pregnancy, but scientists say evidence remains limited. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:46:59 GMT+0000Titilope Fadarehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/heat-linked-to-fewer-male-births-in-africa-study-finds/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/heat-linked-to-fewer-male-births-in-africa-study-finds/Warmer temperatures in early pregnancy in Africa are putting male fetuses at risk, study finds. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:17:53 GMT+0000Paul Adepojuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/science-academies-failing-to-put-women-at-the-top/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/science-academies-failing-to-put-women-at-the-top/Female representation at the head of science academies has barely changed in the last decade, report shows. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:41:31 GMT+0000Aleida Rueda, Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/why-crop-loss-hits-women-farmers-hardest/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/why-crop-loss-hits-women-farmers-hardest/Women farmers face deeper losses from crop failure, driven by unequal access to land, credit, data and decision-making. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 01:54:01 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/latin-american-women-drive-change-in-ai-algorithms/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/latin-american-women-drive-change-in-ai-algorithms/Civil society groups work to root out bias and promote equality in the creation and use of AI. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:41:42 GMT+0000Martín De Ambrosiohttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/advancing-gender-equality-in-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/advancing-gender-equality-in-research/Science research institutions across Africa are pushing for gender inclusion reforms. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:56:13 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/invasive-water-hyacinth-harnessed-for-womens-hygiene/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/invasive-water-hyacinth-harnessed-for-womens-hygiene/Water hyacinth is invading India’s rivers – now one researcher is turning it into eco-friendly sanitary pads. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:35:10 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/without-a-moral-mainframe-ai-will-stymy-gender-equality/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/without-a-moral-mainframe-ai-will-stymy-gender-equality/Systemic gender bias must be called out as we embrace the reality of AI, writes former Libyan foreign minister Najla Mohammed El Mangoush. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:38:12 GMT+0000Najla Mohammed El Mangoushhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/how-extreme-weather-is-fuelling-violence-against-women/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/how-extreme-weather-is-fuelling-violence-against-women/Gender-focused national climate action plans could help tackle rising violence against women linked to extreme weather. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 01:05:50 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/inclusive-policies-key-to-expanding-womens-tech-access/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/inclusive-policies-key-to-expanding-womens-tech-access/Systemic barriers and poor support structures are stifling the progress of women in STEM. Wed, 2 Oct 2024 03:40:07 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/anti-hiv-vagina-ring-limited-by-cost-access/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/anti-hiv-vagina-ring-limited-by-cost-access/High cost and lack of access thwart take-up of the dapivirine vaginal ring, an HIV prevention tool. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 02:57:07 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazil-bill-equates-late-abortion-with-homicide/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazil-bill-equates-late-abortion-with-homicide/Urgent bill makes abortion a crime after 22 weeks of gestation. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:12:18 GMT+0000Washington Castilhoshttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/nourishing-roots-why-womens-health-matters-for-all/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/nourishing-roots-why-womens-health-matters-for-all/Support for innovation and health workers must go hand in hand to end inequalities in child and maternal health. Thu, 6 Jun 2024 02:13:07 GMT+0000Muhammad Ali Pate, Samba Sowhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/tackling-maternal-mortality-in-africa/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/tackling-maternal-mortality-in-africa/Women’s health specialists say better antenatal care and innovation can reduce Africa’s high maternal mortality rate. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 02:12:34 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/tales-of-success-setbacks-and-advice/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/tales-of-success-setbacks-and-advice/African female scientists in academia share tales of successes, setbacks, and advice for the next generation. Thu, 7 Mar 2024 12:52:21 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/women-with-disability-battle-sexual-health-challenges/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/women-with-disability-battle-sexual-health-challenges/Women with disabilities face many barriers in accessing sexual and reproductive health services. Thu, 4 Jan 2024 04:00:26 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/inclusive-policies-could-close-africas-stem-gender-gap/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/inclusive-policies-could-close-africas-stem-gender-gap/Gender-focused policies are crucial to dismantle systemic barriers and foster gender inclusivity in STEM. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:24:19 GMT+0000Royal Uchehttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/gender-norms-still-block-african-women-in-science/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/gender-norms-still-block-african-women-in-science/Encouragement from broader society can play a pivotal role, says Tanzanian research chair. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:29:10 GMT+0000Aphelele Buqwanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/advancing-africas-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/advancing-africas-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services/Millions of women and girls in Sub-Saharan Africa lack proper access to sexual and reproductive health services, putting lives at risk. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 07:53:52 GMT+0000