- Thousands of Turkish women rally against the government’s potential withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, which aims to combat and prevent violence against women.
- South Korea MP Ryu Ho-jeong was bombarded with misogynistic comments for attending a parliamentary session in a colorful dress, stirring up debate on sexist attitudes towards South Korean women in the workplace.
- Kuwait has made an amendment to their health guardianship law permitting women to sign off on medical procedures for their children and family.
- Top female politicians urge Facebook Inc to step up and protect women in politics from rampant threats of violence and sexism on the platform.