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Meddling Mother-in-laws

A survey of girls in Nepal shows mother-in-laws are their biggest concern for the future

• 28 mins

Eating Disorders in Argentina

In Argentina, one in 10 young women suffers from anorexia or bulimia - why?

• 28 mins

FGM - Health vs Tradition

Does a legal ban on FGM interfere with Muslims' right to practise their religion freely?

• 28 mins

Should Divorce Always Be Legal?

The dilemma dividing Catholic Malta – should divorce be made legal?

• 28 mins

Domestic Violence Special

Why do women stay in violent relationships?

• 28 mins

The Dangers of Skin Bleaching

Are creams for lightening black skin just a beauty aid, or damaging to cultural identity?

• 28 mins

Princess Diana: Everywoman?

What was it about Diana, Princess of Wales, that made her such a global icon for women?

• 28 mins

The Beauty of Breasts

Women talk about the ideal of 'the perfect breast' and how they feel about their own

• 28 mins

A Woman at the Top of her Game

Pianist Mitsuko Oshida talks about the problem of being labelled by nationality

• 28 mins

The Russian Sexual Revolution

A TV show about sex, in which Russian couples frankly discuss their sex lives

• 28 mins

Patriarchy in Mauritius

One husband, several wives - why do women put up with being one among many?

• 29 mins

What Constitutes Sexual Harassment?

What is the line between harmless flirting and sexual harassment?

• 30 mins

Stand By Your Man

Two Nigerian women have been campaigning to get their husbands released from prison

• 29 mins

Coping with Breast Cancer

Japanese women are at lower risk of developing breast cancer than Western women

• 29 mins

The Hand That Rocks The Cradle

What role should the nanny have in the family?

• 28 mins

Crime Special

Meet Dr Marcella Fierro, the real-life forensic pathologist who inspired Kay Scarpetta

• 28 mins

The Beat Goes On

Musician Marjorie Whiley talks about drumming in Jamaican culture

• 28 mins

The Rise of the Female Engineer

Why engineering is the perfect job for women in Turkey

• 28 mins

The Conflict of Mother-Daughter Relationships

Artist Gillian Wearing talks about how mother-daughter relationships can be claustrophobic

• 30 mins

A Celebration of the Older Woman

What do you need to do to live to a ripe old age – and enjoy it?

• 30 mins

Cooking Up a Christmas Feast

Christmas is a festival of food – three international cooks share their secrets

• 28 mins

The Love of Romance

Why are so many women round the world hooked on romantic fiction?

• 29 mins

The Rise of New Zealand's First Female Leader

Jenny Shipley says she learned all her political skills raising her children

• 29 mins

Why Has Folic Acid Become a Public Health Issue?

Should folic acid be added to bread, as in America, in order to safeguard pregnant women?

• 28 mins

Women in Sport

Two fanatical female sports supporters who've travelled the world to follow football

• 29 mins

How Often Is A Caesarian Section Really Necessary?

In Brazil, half of all births are by Caesarian Section - why?

• 30 mins

Do Sweatshops Empower or Exploit Women?

A growing number of women in are the main wage-earner in their households

• 29 mins

The Persecution of Women in Sri Lanka

Ordinary Tamil women in Sri Lanka talk about the persecution they face

• 30 mins

Women and Crime in the Art World

Why are women coming together to fight crime in the art world?

• 29 mins

Facing Prejudice and Getting Ahead

Black and Asian women talk about the challenges of setting up their own businesses

• 30 mins