Focused look at human trafficking could reveal better data, top US official says
About 25 million people are estimated to be victims of forced labor, many working in factories or on building sites, farms and fishing boats
Supporters scramble as U.S. anti-trafficking funds are postponed
$13.5 million grant was designated for emergency shelter, housing and support services for survivors of sex and labor trafficking
World leaders to take stock of 'faltering' global goals
The high-level summit in New York next week will be the first to focus on the sustainable development goals since they were adopted by the United Nations four years ago
As U.S. restrictions tighten, women seeking abortions hit the road
Nine states this year passed legislation restricting abortion, including bans after a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can occur even before a woman realizes she is pregnant
Fear of authorities, deportation is silencing trafficking victims, U.S. group says
An estimated 400,000 people are believed to be trapped in modern slavery in the United States, according to the Global Slavery Index
Visitors to U.S. under visa program at risk of trafficking, research says
Victims included women from Kazakhstan who were sex-trafficked in Florida, according to the report
Survey finds boost in U.S. support for transgender rights
In the survey, 62% of Americans - including evangelical Christians and Trump supporters - described themselves as more supportive of transgender rights over the last five years
FACTBOX-From money to violence, 10 facts about women's lives today
Here are 10 facts illustrating where women stand today
'Snail's pace' progress of women in politics calls for tougher measures, leaders say
Women advancing in politics often face harassment, legal discrimination, abuse on social media and violence
Laughter can bring attention to global refugee crisis, U.S. comic says
Ben Stiller, who recently met Syrians refugees in Lebanon, says he wants to see Americans become less fearful of refugees