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Afghanistan is moving toward peace talks with the Taliban that experts say are necessary to end the country's insurgency. But living under the harsh rule of the Taliban is a bitter memory for many Afghan women -- and a daily reality for others who live in places where the militants have control.

Women in the Congressional Black Caucus reflect on the political rise of Kamala Harris, a former member of the organization, and share their own experiences with power in Washington.

For nearly three years, the Afghan parliament has tried to pass a law banning violence against women. Supporters say they've made concessions to address conservatives' concerns. But critics say the proposal still violates Islamic law.

Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN about the upcoming women's hockey championship. The U.S. women's team says they may boycott the event over what they say is unequal treatment.

The women's soccer team in Afghanistan isn't an international powerhouse. But their mere existence is a triumph and points to the growing number of Afghan women playing sports. And they're getting a little help from an American soccer star.

Men and women at Fort Campbell in Kentucky react to new rules allowing women to serve in combat positions.

Two lawmakers want more protection against discrimination for pregnant women in the workplace.Senator Geraldine Thompson of Orlando and Representative…

The Internet is making it easier for older women, who didn't grow up with the Web, to get outside their social circles for romance, but it can make them more vulnerable to deception.

Women's marches will be taking place all over the country on Saturday. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Brandy Calvert. She'll be marching in Wichita, Kan.

Nezha Hayat is the first woman to serve on the board of directors of a bank in Morocco. She is involved in running the Casablanca Stock Exchange, and she's pushing for more women to play decision-making roles in the country's economy. David Greene talks to Hayat about her experience rising through the ranks of a field dominated by men.