Uzbek domestic abuse victims feel judged, trapped despite new law
The law criminalising domestic violence will only help protect victims if patriarchal attitudes change too, women's campaigners say
Beer maker backs India solar desalination plant to boost water, jobs for women
The solar-powered plant, part of Carlsberg's water conservation plan, could be a model to improve water supplies in coastal communities and provide local work
Cyclone Nivar slams into southern India causing five deaths
People in Velachery, a low-lying suburb of Chennai, say the impact was mitigated by steps taken by the government ahead of the storm, compared to hundreds of deaths during floods in 2015
Women call for end to domestic violence after lockdowns bring more attacks
The pandemic has brought a rise in domestic violence around the world, with shelters strained to capacity in many places
To ban or not to ban? France debates virginity tests
French push for secular values sparks fears that a ban could backfire on women at risk of violence
Tens of thousands evacuated as cyclone targets southeast India
Residents in low-lying areas brace for a cyclone expected to destroy crops, uproot power lines and damage homes
In new UN role, ex-CNN journalist seeks to end abuse of women and girls
New UNFPA Ambassador Isha Sesay takes virtual global tour as she plans to fight gender-based violence
Hundreds evacuated in Indian city of Chennai as cyclone nears
Residents in low-lying areas were told to leave ahead of cyclone which is expected to destroy crops, uproot power lines and damage homes
Norway outlaws hate speech against trans people
The penal code in Norway was expanded, having covered gay and lesbian people since 1981
FACTBOX-Global schemes put a price on carbon emissions
About 22% of global emissions are covered by a current of planned carbon pricing scheme. Here are some of the biggest