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2037 episodes transcribedListener Week: stories suggested by you.Many of you wanted us to talk about the patriarchal nature of some wedding traditions which seem to have stood...
Sarah wrote in suggesting we provide a basic guide to economics. Economics is so central to our lives but few of us, she thinks, are economically lit...
It has been a year since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. The country is in economic crisis, there are droughts and the lives of women and gir...
The British sprinter Dina Asher-Smith had to stop running at the European Championships this week because of cramp. She said it was because of her per...
If you’re a social media user you may well be familiar with the concept of vabbing – vaginal dabbing – where you use vaginal fluid as a perfume behind...
Mary Phillips was born to a white British mother and an African American GI father – who she never met. She was one of around two thousand mixed-race...
Self Esteem is creating pop with purpose, tackling the patriarchy, sexual abuse and toxic relationships to a fun danceable beat. She is nominated for...
It has been a year since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. The country is in economic crisis, there are droughts and the lives of women and gir...
Having led the England women’s team to Euro 2022 victory, the Lionesses' captain, Leah Williamson, reflects on the Euro 2022 victory and answers young...
It’s been described as one of the most seismic events of the 20th century, but how did the Partition of the former imperial domain of British India in...
Having led the England women’s team to Euro 2022 victory, Lionesses captain Leah Williamson joins Woman’s Hour for a very special programme. Leah join...
In a report published on Friday, the Joint Committee on Human Rights says the Government bears ultimate responsibility for the pain and suffering caus...
It looks like Serena Williams is leaving tennis. She's won 23 grand slam titles and four Olympic golds but has suggested it's time to move on. She's m...
The British-born actor and singer Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73. Best remembered for playing the iconic role of Sandy in the musical fi...
In 2020, a black 15-year-old schoolgirl, known as Child Q, was strip-searched by police while on her period after being wrongly suspected of carrying...
This time last week we were looking forward to the big match: The Lionesses at the European Championship Final at Wembley. We hoped, but we just could...
Last week we talked about the Spanish equality ministry’s summer campaign promoting body positivity on the beach featuring diverse women of different...
Kansas is the first state in the US to decide in a referendum to protect abortion rights in a major victory for pro-choice groups. What impact could t...
The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham are underway and for the first time in a major multi-sport event, more medals will be awarded to women than men,...
In today's Woman's Hour we dedicate the programme to Women's Football after the Lionesses won the Euro 2022 Championship last night. Rebecca Myers is...
