Gender violence takes centre-stage in new Spanish opera
The death of a woman at the hands of her former lover is played out repeatedly in a dark new take on a classic opera in Madrid
Haunted by forced sterilizations, Peruvian women pin hopes on court hearing
Judge could open criminal probe into accusations that thousands of indigenous women underwent forced sterilizations in the 1990s
FACTBOX-What is female genital mutilation? Where is it practised?
New law says United States should lead the way in banning the ritual
Natural disasters cause $210 billion in damage in 2020, insurer says
'Hyperactive' hurricane season and wildfires helped to push up losses, as climate changes bring more extreme weather
As climate risks rise, U.S. urged to update flood maps and building rules
Green groups petition Federal Emergency Management Agency to update flood maps, set tougher standards for floodplain construction and prepare for climate impacts
Britain's M&S backs call to stop forced labour in China's Xinjiang
Garment brands urged to end sourcing from Xinjiang over forced labour fears involving Uighur Muslims.
Climate-smart farming for western Nepal villages eases migration pressure
Farmers are getting help to irrigate their land and protect crops from pests and extreme weather, enabling them to earn more and reducing the need to seek work in India
Mexican authorities rapped for detaining migrant trafficking victim
Mexico’s immigration body failed to recognise Venezuelan woman had been sex trafficked, watchdog says
UK urged to make strangulation a crime under Domestic Abuse Bill
Parliamentarians debate Domestic Abuse Bill as new lockdown sparks fresh fears for victims
Satellite alerts seen helping fight deforestation in Africa
Near real-time data pinpointing tree losses is helping African countries tackle deforestation, finds study