Here's a collection of the Georgia Straight's coverage of women-related issues, including women's rights, female health and sexuality, gender equality, feminism, sexism, violence against women, missing women, trailblazers and pioneers, mothers, and more.

For male-related subjects, visit our collection of coverage of men's issues.

For full coverage of queer-specific issues, visit our LGBT webpage.

Commentary

Gurpreet Singh: Canada says no to petition seeking honorary citizenship for author Arundhati Roy

The acclaimed Indian writer has taken great personal risks to speak out against state repression of marginalized people in her country.

Music

Torn From the Headlines: The Deplorable Choir informs us that "Real Women Vote for Trump"

U.S. president Donald Trump is not exactly known for his progressive attitude where women are concerned.

Straight Talk

Updated: 46-year-old woman last seen in Surrey has been located

She hasn’t been seen or heard from since, and it is out of character for remain out of touch for this length of time.

Straight Talk

RCMP investigating alleged assault on Burnaby Mountain trail near SFU

A 19-year-old female had been on a trail heading towards Burnaby Mountain Park when a man began following her.

Straight Talk

Search launched for missing 86-year-old Chilliwack woman who may need medical attention

Ethel “Grace” Baranyk was last seen by a caregiver on July 13.

Arts Notes

Joyce Rosario named associate artistic director of the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival

She joined the fest as associate curator in 2013, later becoming director of programming and then interim artistic director when Norman Armour stepped down last year.

Pop Eye

Ariana Grande thriving in the face of tragedy shows why the world needed a vulnerable pop star

It must be the most simultaneously amazing and terrible thing to be Ariana Grande right now.

Straight Talk

Updated: missing 59-year-old woman last seen in Surrey on July 9 has been located

A 59-year-old woman from Surrey has been missing since Tuesday.

Straight Talk

Missing person: 25-year-old woman reported missing from North Vancouver on June 19

Jessica Wilson is believed to have traveled from Edmonton to North Vancouver in March.

Straight Talk

Updated: missing 12-year-old female from Surrey located

Alexandra “Lexie” Lutke was last seen on July 11 in Surrey.

Straight Talk

Updated: Missing 36-year-old woman from Chilliwack has been located

Tiffany Fawn Abraham was last in contact with a family member on July 3.

Straight Talk

Forced abortion claim by woman against her parents and sister dismissed by B.C. judge

Now 44, the woman alleged that the psychological effects of the abortion continue to affect her.