women's rights

or woman's rights

plural noun

1. the rights claimed for women, equal to those of men, with respect to suffrage, property, the professional fields, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of women's rights¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

When the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan three years ago, one of the group’s first orders of business was to systematically erase women’s rights.

From New York Times

The Vatican has blocked discussions over women’s rights at the UN climate summit following a row over gay and transgender issues, sources have told BBC News.

From BBC

When asked why the Vatican and others were making the intervention now, after nearly a decade, one country negotiator told the BBC: “It is part of a broader global backlash against women’s rights and LGBTQ+ rights.”

From BBC

"I think if things continue the way they are it is not looking good for women’s rights in the negotiations," said Zahra Hdidou, senior climate adviser at ActionAid.

From BBC

Jay Leno tears up while presenting the inaugural Mavis Leno Award for Global Women’s Rights, named after his wife, who has Alzheimer’s.

From Los Angeles Times