Lebanon passes disputed domestic violence law
Activist say law has been watered down so much that it would provide women with limited protection
Abusers Gun Ban Upheld; Michigan Spouses in Limbo
The U.S. Supreme Court OK'd the law banning possession of guns by people convicted of domestic violence. Also this week, in Michigan, the governor said the state will not recognize 300 same-sex marriages performed between a court ruling and its appeal.
Murder trial opens in Sri Lanka after Western pressure over delay
SRI LANKA-MURDER:Murder trial opens in Sri Lanka after Western pressure over delay
Record numbers call UK hotlines over forced marriage and honour abuse ahead of ban
Helpline struggles to handle deluge of calls, leaving girls at risk of harm or even murder, charity says
Focusing On Women And The Environment for A Hunger-free Malawi
This March, WFP joined the global community in honouring International Women's Month under the theme ‘Equality for women is progress for all'. In Malawi, a country affected by food insecurity and climate change, WFP is empowering women and protecting the environment through the Africa Adaption Programme.
Ex-U.S. military personnel petition international tribunal over sexual assault
Complaint seeks redress for former military men and women who experienced retaliation, but little or no justice after reporting sexual assaults to their superiors
Ivory Coast sends Gbagbo ally to International Criminal Court
Former youth leader Charles Ble Goude, a close ally of ex-president Laurent Gbagbo, faces charges of crimes against humanity linked to the 2011 post-election civil war