Islamic State advances against Yadizis on Iraq's Sinjar mountain
Thousands of Yazidis have been shot, buried alive or sold into slavery by Islamic State militants, who regard them as devil-worshippers
Young men advocate for gender equality in Lebanon
The role of men in re-examining long-held beliefs about gender roles is critical if we are ever to realize full equality.
Iran arrests suspects after acid attacks on women in Isfahan
At least for women were reportedly attacked with acid for wearing Islamic headcovering improperly
Anti-FGM campaigners mourn death of pioneer Efua Dorkenoo
Dorkenoo's work strongly contributed to the international recognition of FGM as a public health and human rights issue
FEATURE-Kenyan girls trading sex for food: One woman's battle to help
Kenya has up to 30,000 child sex workers, according to the United Nations children's fund, mainly along its palm-fringed tourist beaches
Nigerians doubtful of girls' release after Boko Haram "truce" breached
More than 200 schoolgirls were abducted by Boko Haram from the remote northeastern village of Chibok in April
Nigeria aims to have abducted girls freed by Tuesday -government sources
Islamist militants abducted over 200 school girls 6 months ago