India's top judge urged to quit for suggesting rape defendant marry victim
Chief justice’s remark could encourage lower courts to consider marriage offers floated by defence lawyers in a bid for leniency in rape cases, campaigners warn
Greek ex-theatre director remanded after plea over rape allegations
The case follows other sexual abuse allegations in Greek cultural life and sports in recent weeks as part of a delayed #MeToo movement
Rights group accuses Cameroonian soldiers of mass rape
Human Rights Watch say soldiers raped at least 20 women, according to interviews with survivors as well as multiple other witnesses, aid workers and officials
Lawsuits seen having 'chilling effect' on #MeToo movements in South Asia
In India and Pakistan, libel laws are being used to sue women who speak out about sexual misconduct
Poland's opposition loosens abortion stance to please younger voters
Main opposition group calls for stringent restrictions to be replaced with abortion on demand
Pressure grows to end 'virginity tests' in Pakistan rape cases
Campaigners in Pakistan have long fought for the tests to be banned, arguing they are degrading and can hamper justice for rape victims
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
Murders of women spark anger in Lebanon as domestic violence doubles
Lebanon hit by spate of murders targeting women as authorities say coronavirus lockdowns have doubled domestic violence cases
Indian spending on women's safety 'grossly inadequate', says Oxfam
Almost 10 years after Delhi gang rape, funds for setting up helplines and crisis centres remain unspent