UN accuses Islamic State of executions, rape, child abuse in Iraq
The report also details violations committed by government forces and affiliated groups
South Sudan: Humanitarian Aid Reaches Remote, Conflict-Torn Community
While the crisis is pushing the country towards a hunger catastrophe, WFP and partners race to expand food assistance to reach communities living in very remote and hard to reach areas.
Female Bishop Ok'd, Senate Repro Health Bill Falls
Church of England governing body approved naming female clergy members as bishops. The first vote failed 18 months ago. Also, the bill to address the U.S. Supreme Court's decision permitting employers to refuse to cover some methods of birth control failed in the U.S. Senate.
Family of Sudanese Christian convert sues to annul daughter's marriage
SUDAN-CHRISTIAN/CONVERT:Family of Sudanese Christian convert sues to annul daughter's marriage
UK has double standards of protection for women at risk of female genital mutilation
Risk of being cut can be grounds for asylum, but the UK does turn these women away
FACTBOX-What is female genital mutilation?
Britain is hosting a global summit on ending FGM and forced marriage. Here are some facts on FGM
Sri Lanka court sentences four for murder of Briton, rape of fiancée
SRI LANKA-MURDER/:Sri Lanka court sentences four for murder of Briton, rape of fiancée
Mobile health teams to provide care for pregnant women and families in Gaza
Needs are particularly high for pregnant women and for those who can’t travel to hospitals or medical clinics
Child brides abducted, raped, married to appease gods, settle debts
Girl Summit in London on July 22 aims to end child marriage in one generation
Ethiopian girl was married at 10 to "protect her" from rape
In Ethiopia’s Amhara region, 80 percent of girls marry before the age of 18