Ivory Coast arrests three suspected child traffickers in cocoa belt
Ivory Coast police have arrested three suspected child traffickers in the Soubre, the centre of its cocoa-growing region
Germany to fine companies whose suppliers abuse rights
While details of fines have not yet been settled they could be up to 10% of turnover for companies that do not meet human rights and environmental standards
On Canada's east coast, COVID-19 fight brings pricier housing
Wealthy remote workers escaping the city are pushing Nova Scotia's housing prices out of reach for many, say housing advocates
UN says Malaysia should not deport refugees amid concern over Myanmar detainees
Malaysia does not formally recognise refugees, instead regarding people who arrive without proper documents as illegal migrants
Ethiopia confirms widespread rape in conflict-hit north
The state-appointed Ethiopian Human Rights Commission said that 108 rapes had been reported in Tigray in the last two months
Global spending on green economic stimulus slowly tracking upwards - study
Moves by U.S., Canada, China and Japan and others to support areas like renewable energy, electric vehicles and forest planting suggest recoveries are becoming more climate and nature-friendly
In South Sudan, a former child soldier fights to rebuild her life
Sara, who was abducted at age 12, spent two years as a fighter for one of the country's armed groups
OPINION: Female child soldiers often go unseen but must not be forgotten
As world marks Red Hand Day, more attention must be paid to girls recruited by armed groups
Mekong River at "worrying" low level amid calls for more Chinese dam data
Water level fluctuations affect fish migration, agriculture and transportation that nearly 70 million people rely on for their livelihoods and food security
Pandemic woes seen swelling global ranks of child soldiers
As world marks Red Hand Day, United Nations warns coronavirus could fuel child recruitment by armed groups