Rappler's latest stories on international womens day
Kyrgyz police detain dozens at Women's Day march
A police chief says the women were detained 'for violation of public order'

Global rallies for International Women's Day despite virus fears
(UPDATED) Marches take place in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, while women rally in ultra-conservative Pakistan demanding 'freedom'

Filipinas sit-in to stop traffic, claim spaces on Int’l Women’s Day
More than 300 women gather and block roads as they symbolically push back against narrowing political spaces

Poe to legislators: 'Make laws enabling women to achieve more'
'It is incumbent on those of us who have succeeded in our careers, to help pave the way for others to follow,' says Senator Grace Poe

Netflix partners with UN Women for International Women's Day selection
The list features picks from women all over the world

#Women2020 summit celebrates Filipina changemakers of the next decade
Press release: The summit aims to spark conversations on the intersectional issues that women in the Philippines and Asia are facing

Rape jokes? These women aren't laughing
On International Women's Day, Filipinas band together to call for empowerment

The week in photos: March 2-8, 2019
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world

Catriona Gray's open letter on International Women's Day: Get tested for HIV/AIDS
'HIV is just a status: it doesn’t define you as a woman, more so as a person,' says Catriona

Violence against women an 'epidemic' in PH – expert
Sylvia Claudio, dean of the University of the Philippines' College of Social Work and Community Development, says one way to address violence against women is to start tackling the issue at home

[OPINION] This is what we want for our women
Much remains to be done before the Philippines can truly claim to have attained Sustainable Development Goal 5 – to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Robredo urges women: Be fearless in fighting for what is right
'This is not the time to hide behind the curtains and let fear cave us into silence,' Vice President Leni Robredo says on International Women's Day

Russians splurge on flowers for International Women's Day
A legacy of the Soviet era, March 8 is widely celebrated and a public holiday in Russia.

IN PHOTOS: The Filipina beyond Maria Clara
Award-winning documentary photographer Rick Rocamora takes these photos of Filipinas over the years

The week in photos: March 3-9, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world

'Abante babae:' Thousands march to uphold women's rights
The protest condemns several misogynistic acts of President Rodrigo Duterte and his allies and raises issues such as the welfare and rights of women

Pass or fail? Women journalists rate PH presidents on respect for press freedom
Four veteran journalists recall how presidents dealt with the media after the Marcos regime

Camila Mendes, Lili Reinhart call out 'Cosmo PH' for photoshopping their images
The 'Riverdale' stars point out that their waists appear smaller in images posted on the Instagram account of 'Cosmopolitan Philippines'

Belle de Jour founder on bringing men into the feminist conversation
Darlyn Ty and her team are helping women achieve their goals and break gender roles

These purple kicks are inspired by women empowerment
Keds releases limited edition sneakers for International Women’s Day

Robredo: Respect for women, gender equality begin at home
‘We seriously need to appreciate those hands that rock the cradle and wash the dishes,’ says Vice President Leni Robredo on International Women’s Day

UN body warns gender parity progress could grind to a halt
According to an International Labour Organization report, for every 10 men in a job globally, only 6 women are employed

What's next for youth after walkout for democracy?
After the youth-led protest last Friday, February 23, 'an even bigger protest' is lined up for March 8, International Women's Day

Beyonce, Gaga join call to tackle female poverty
Actresses Meryl Streep Charlize Theron and Rosamund Pike also sign the petition calling on countries in the G7 summit to lift women out of poverty
