Peace deal in Colombia gives way to murders of rights defenders, UN says
At least 59 rights defenders were killed in Colombia last year, compared with 45 in 2014
Political power "firmly in men's hands," global parliamentary official says
Progress getting women and men in equal numbers among the world's political leaders is at a near standstill
Thousands of Colombians forced to flee homes despite peace deal - U.N.
"We are deeply concerned at the increasing levels of internal displacement"
FEATURE-Equals in the jungle, Colombia's women guerrillas brace for new, macho world
Demobilised women guerrillas may struggle to enjoy equality once they reintegrate into civilian life in society known for its patriarchal and macho culture
FACTBOX-From new beans to ancient plants, drought-busting crops take root
"Getting new crop varieties into the hands of a large number of farmers quickly is the challenge"
FEATURE-As Colombia's FARC disarm, rebels bet on political future
Rebels say they must now win hearts and minds and convince millions of Colombians that they are a credible alternative to traditional politicians
Colombia aims to rid country of landmines by 2021 - govt
In 2015, the government and FARC rebels agreed to work together to remove landmines during peace talks in Cuba
FEATURE-El Salvador mulls new abortion law - too late for women in jail
17 women who have been convicted for abortion crimes remain in prison in El Salvador, serving 30- to 40-year sentences
Haiti hotel police raid exposes child sex trafficking
The sting raid by police led to the rescue of at least 31 women and girls
INTERVIEW-Boys and girls next door are invisible U.S. sex trafficking victims - judge
"We've been in the mindset that this only happens to foreign kids, that it's not the girl next door, it couldn't possibly be my niece or my granddaughter"