U.N. caves to veto threat by anti-abortion U.S. over rape in war help
A resolution was adopted after a reference to the need to give timely "sexual and reproductive health" assistance to survivors of sexual violence was cut to appease the United States
OPINION: UN Security Council should stand in solidarity with survivors of rape in conflict
There is no excuse for continuing to fail those who have already been victimized - as well as those who continue to be at risk of - devastating levels of sexual violence in conflict
Life after death: Sherpa widows eye Everest to fight taboo
Widows in South Asia are generally expected to mourn until the end of their lives, renouncing colourful clothes, jewellery, rich and spicy food
India's Supreme Court chief justice denies sexually harassing assistant
The 35-year-old woman wrote a letter to all 22 of the Supreme Court judges along with an affidavit detailing her allegations on Friday
Runaway Saudi sisters in Georgia hope to move to third country for safety
The case is the latest to draw attention to Saudi Arabia's strict social rules, which force women to obtain the permission of a male "guardian" if they want to work, marry or travel
Fighters for women, LGBT+ rights, climate make most-influential lists
Each year, Fortune publishes a list of the world's 50 greatest leaders, while Time puts out a list of the 100 most influential people
Runaway Saudi sisters get help offer from Georgia
The case is the latest to draw attention to Saudi Arabia's strict social rules, which force women to obtain the permission of a male "guardian" if they want to work, marry or travel
Female managers do not close gender pay gap - study
Women earned 7 percent less than men on average - whether they worked for a man or a woman and regardless of the share of women managers in the organisation
Girls got game: Young women hope to level up video game coding skills
Despite the huge appetite for video games from both men and women, only 22 percent of game developers are female
Britain must boost support for modern slaves, court rules
The short period of support leaves victims at risk of homelessness, destitution or being exploited afresh, activists say