Kenya takes step towards recognising intersex people in landmark ruling
Intersex people often face stigma in Kenya as the condition is not understood
Controversial Canadian law criminalises men who buy sex
The law aims to protect women working in prostitution but has angered some sex workers who say it will put them in more danger
Gulf countries' failure to take Syrian refugees "shameful" - Amnesty
Lack of international support has left main host countries struggling to cope and refugees facing increasing hostility
Insurance for Ethiopian herders aims to combat drought, conflict
Could payouts for losses of livestock lead to less desperation and fewer conflicts with farmers?
Dirty deeds: soil degradation costs African farmers $68bn yearly
Better soil management to increase food production seen vital to avert hunger and strife in sub-Saharan Africa
Green Climate Fund plans to turn on money tap in 2015 - director
Preparatory money will come in 2015, with first main projects funded in 2016, she says
Who can help reduce the high cost of violence against women?
New study calls for greater role of international financial institutions in fight against violence against women
Small-scale farmers deserve big share of climate funds - IFAD
As key food producers, farmers should get a cut of funds raised to help poor countries deal with climate change
U.N. food aid halt pushing more Syrian refugee girls to early marriage
The World Food Programme (WFP) has suspended food vouchers for Syrian refugees in five countries due to a lack of funds
"Victory" as Kenya police jail child rapists after court order
Cases reopened after police yelled at, demanded bribes from and locked up girls trying to report rape