To end slavery, free 10,000 people a day for a decade, report says
More than 40 million people have been estimated to be captive in modern slavery, which includes forced labor and forced marriage
INTERVIEW-Bolivia declares gender killings a national priority
Seven in 10 women in Bolivia say they have suffered some type of violence inflicted by a partner, according to a government survey
Head of U.S. Planned Parenthood groups departs, cites differences over abortion
Leana Wen's departure comes as the group makes abortion rights a key priority amid a wave of new state restrictions on terminations
Violator or enforcer? Philippine harassment law puts president in spotlight
The 74-year-old president's controversial remarks about women include numerous jokes about rape and have incensed women's rights activists
Sierra Leone school defies state ban on pregnant girls in class
The government says allowing pregnant girls to attend regular schools would tire them out, expose them to ridicule and encourage others to get pregnant
Britain defends low rate of forced marriage prosecutions
Just two people have been convicted since Britain banned forced marriage in 2014
FEATURE-Japanese women are running for parliament in record numbers, but face many obstacles
Japan's parliament has fallen in terms of gender diversity in recent years, though parties have been urged to field more women
U.S. appeals court blocks Trump administration birth control exemptions
The court upheld a bar on rules that would have allowed employers to withhold birth control coverage due to religious or moral objections
Singer R. Kelly charged in sex scheme of kidnapping and payoffs
The allegations refer to conduct that stretches back to 1999, according to the indictment
Sri Lanka's car-free day sparks debate over women's safety
There was furious backlash from women in the city, who said cars offer them much-needed protection from sexual harassment on the streets and on public transport