Indian police say girls found hanging from tree killed themselves
A case investigator has said the girls took their own lives "because of family pressure owing to disapproval of their friendship with a villager"
NYC battles the domestic violence that causes most murders of women
Two out of every three women murdered in New York City in 2012 were killed in domestic violence
FEATURE-Women City centres bring hope to El Salvador's abused women
From reproductive health to business advice, job training and bank loans, El Salvador's centres give women a second chance
Tanzania sees surge in girls reporting rape and kidnapping
Surge signifies victims feel more confident to report these crimes after creation of special units within police force
Human trafficking victims in India need greater legal support
Indian authorities fail to understand trafficking crimes include forced, bonded and child labour
Bosnia police arrest 12 for war crimes near biggest mass grave site
The grave is believed to hold the remains of around 1,000 victims, making it the largest discovered since the war
World Toilet Day: The link between gender equality and sanitation
Just as investing in sanitation services benefits gender equity, improvements in gender equity advance improved sanitation.
British Olympic champion warns against re-signing of soccer player convicted of rape
Jessica Ennis-Hill has asked her name be removed from a Sheffield United stand if the club re-signs convicted rapist Ched Evans