Almost 46 mln people trapped in slavery with North Korea, India key offenders - global index
Incidences of slavery found in 167 countries
FACTBOX-Which countries have the most slaves? Key figures from global slavery index
Asia is home to an estimated two-thirds of the total number of people living in modern slavery
The deafening silence of 700 lost souls
With every new migrant tragedy at sea, indifference seems to be growing, hardening
Pakistan bans airing of 'undesired' contraceptive advertisements
TV and radio advertisements for contraceptives banned over concern they expose inquisitive children to the subject of sex
Nobel Laureate Satyarthi says companies cannot flourish on child slavery
A draft of a comprehensive new anti-trafficking law is expected to be unveiled in India on Monday
Nearly 1,000 killed in attacks on health workers in 2014-15: WHO
"It is not limited to war zones, it is not accidental. The majority of these are intentional" - WHO
INTERVIEW-Clothing brands must help ensure Asia's garment workers get a living wage
"Brands have so much leverage with governments," said supply chain lobby group spokeswoman Anannya Bhattacharjee
Tens of thousands need aid after deadly cyclone pounds Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
Aid workers said Roanu's torrential rains triggered flooding, landslides and tidal surges