Funding cuts are threatening women’s organizations in Haiti that provide support to women and girls affected by rising gang violence. The organizations deliver services including assistance for survivors of gender-based violence and support for communities facing the crisis. The cuts come as violence continues to escalate in Haiti, increasing pressure on local organizations providing support to women and girls. UN Women warned that reduced funding is putting these organizations’ ability to continue their work at risk.

All 78 officers and staff at Lahore Police Station were suspended after a 20-year-old woman with learning disabilities alleged that an assistant sub-inspector for raping her inside the station. The officials said all were suspended for not reporting or preventing the incident. Moreover, the case has been delayed due to the poor accountability of police records and sexual violence in Pakistan, with activists citing a national rape conviction rate of roughly 0.5% and rising crime rates against women

Oprah Winfrey’s Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will end its residential programme after the 2027 academic year, bringing a new chapter to the school she founded nearly two decades ago. The academy, which opened in 2007, was created to provide educational opportunities for academically talented girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.The school has graduated hundreds of students since its launch, with graduates continuing their studies at universities around the world. 

Mexico has become a hub for foreign couples seeking surrogacy due to the lack of government regulations, especially since a few countries like France and Germany ban the practice outright. While some couples appreciate that, researchers have found that these lead to exploitation, as it can have an impact on economically vulnerable women. There is a debate between prohibiting it completely and having stronger regulation, which would help with surrogate rights and autonomy.