Low Indus river flows threaten crops
Pakistan's farmers struggle as changing weather patterns delay glacier melt
S. Sudan "in crisis" as it marks first anniversary, say agencies
The first 12 months were a "lost year", says IRC. Here's what aid groups are saying as South Sudan marks its one-year anniversary
EXPERT VIEWS: Hungry but free South Sudan celebrates its first year
As South Sudan gears up to mark one year of independence, experts assess its first year and cast an eye to the future
Rape hotline a lifeline for Haitian women
A 24-hour hotline for rape survivors is proving a lifeline for women and girls in a country known for its high levels of sexual violence
TrustLaw Women in brief 6 July, 2012: a weekly news digest on women's rights
Our selection of this week's stories on women's rights from TrustLaw and other media
Children dying at alarming rate in S. Sudan camp - MSF
Almost nine children a day dying at flooded out camp as fighting in neighbouring Sudan continues to drive thousands over border
Will Saudis be "skunks at Olympic garden party"?
They will if they don't get serious about letting women take part in sports, says Human Rights Watch
As piped water dries up, city dwellers turn to carrying water
With dam levels low and water connections increasingly cut off, Bulawayo's slums are returning to borehole water and a rural lifestyle
Aid groups compromising impartial, neutral stance - report
The global humanitarian system is expanding, but lacks leadership and isn't as effective or principled as it should be