Girl Guides has long been empowering young women by equipping them with valuable skills and building their confidence. Now, it's looking to tackle gender stereotypes in wider society after its research found that they're affecting the life choices of girls as young as seven.

Hindu traditionalists have protested in Kerala, India, after two women entered a temple where females have been banned for centuries. In response, women nationwide created a 385-mile human chain of solidarity, revealing a culture deeply divided between tradition and equality.

Silicon Valley may be notorious for its boys’ club culture, but the Middle East’s start-up scene is booming thanks to the efforts of female entrepreneurs and scientists. What social and economic factors are leading these women into tech? And how can gender equality benefit their home countries?

To win over female customers, sports brands are presenting exercise as a way to get physically – and mentally – stronger. Women are bypassing gyms, and opting for wilderness adventures instead. What drives this shift in behaviour and how does it affect the way women perceive themselves?