Thailand launches women-only train cars after girl, 13, raped and murdered
One carriage per train on select routes to serve women and children only to boost confidence after grisly crime on overnight train
Rights group sues Kenya over separated refugee children
The move comes after a March 25 government order that 100,000 refugees living in urban areas be relocated to camps
Convention raises bar for Europe to combat violence against women
New convention sets standards to prevent and protect women from rape, FGM, stalking, honour violence and forced marriage
Calif. Campus Rape Bill Goes Beyond 'No Means No'
The Student Safety: Sexual Assault, or "affirmative consent," legislation, could reach Gov. Jerry Brown's desk by the end of the summer. A legislator who supports the bill says it's time to change the mindset of "boys just getting crazy and drunk, being irresponsible."
Mass. Has New Safety Law; Turk Pol Irks Women Anew
After the High Court declared Massachusetts' abortion clinic security laws violated the First Amendment, the state passed a law addressing the court's concerns. Also this week, a Turkish politician was hit with a second social media storm for lashing out at women.
Mali: In the face of drought, WFP works to ward off malnutrition
During the lean season, when food from the last harvest begins to run out, levels of malnutrition can nearly double. Any added stress during these difficult months can further threaten the health of already-vulnerable people. In Mali, WFP is working hard to make sure a grim situation does not get worse.
World Trade Center contractor charged in multimillion-dollar fraud
USA-CRIME/WORLDTRADECENTER:World Trade Center contractor charged in multimillion-dollar fraud
Court ruling attacks Guatemala for failure to tackle crimes against women
Guatemala has 3rd highest rate of femicide in the world, attempts to curb violence against women are weak
Venezuelans find solace in comedy amid economic travails
VENEZUELA-COMEDY/ (PIX):Venezuelans find solace in comedy amid economic travails