Calls for action after Myanmar land rights activist beaten to death
About 70 percent of Myanmar's population lives in rural areas and depends on agriculture for a living
UN labour body drops case against World Cup host Qatar after reform promise
Qatar committed to far-reaching reforms, including allowing workers freedom to leave the country and change jobs without their employer's permission
In reversal, U.S. internet firms back bill to fight online sex trafficking
"The changes will grant victims the ability to secure the justice they deserve, allow internet platforms to continue their work combating human trafficking, and protect good actors in the ecosystem"
Uncles convicted of raping 10-year-old Indian girl who was refused an abortion
The girl was 30 weeks pregnant in July when a court turned down her abortion plea as she was too far advanced
Myanmar corrects state media report on UN "agreement" to help house refugees
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has pledged that residents can return, but it remains unclear whether those refugees would be allowed to return to their homes.
Myanmar gives green light to resume food aid to Rakhine, says U.N.
"We just have to see what the situation on the ground is. It's very hard to say these things if you can't get in"
Workers rights get Qatar nod as ILO poised decide on abuse probe
Qatar is keen to show it is tackling allegations of worker exploitation as it prepares to host the 2022 soccer World Cup
When Women Rule: Kyrgyzstan's youngest female MP puts bride kidnapping, attacks on women in spotlight
Domestic violence, child marriage and bride kidnappings aren't a priority in Kyrgyzstan. But the country's youngest female member of parliament, Aida Kasymalieva is changing that.
Australia to spend up to $195 million housing refugees after PNG detention centre closes
Hundreds of detainees are refusing to leave detention centre, which will close on Oct. 31, fearing for their safety in the general community on Manus Island off Papua New Guinea
#MeToo challenges taboo against admitting sexual abuse in Africa
In Senegal, some women said #MeToo inspired the first conversations they had ever had about sexual assault or harassment