From Syria to Congo, male victims of sexual violence in conflict neglected
62 countries - representing almost two-thirds of the world's population - still recognise only female victims of rape
Tillerson pledges safe areas for refugees, more pressure on Islamic State
Creating safe zones could ratchet up U.S. involvement in Syria and mark a major departure from President Obama's more cautious approach
Numbers of asylum seekers arrested while crossing into Canada soar following U.S. crackdown
"The approach of our government in terms of welcoming (asylum seekers) and the political context in the United States have all been contributing factors"
Shi'ite aid convoys enter Mosul, bringing relief and suspicion
"We're not against the aid, but against people imposing their views. It's a friendly face, but the aim behind it is domination"
Migrant, refugee children live in 'abysmal conditions' -European watchdog
Migrant children reaching Europe exposed to sexual abuse and forced labour and lack access to education or healthcare, Council of Europe says
Afghanistan has experienced bloodiest year since 2001 and we could have prevented it
Afghanistan has experienced its bloodiest year since 2001 - and we could have prevented it.
U.S. opts out of Americas' human rights meetings, citing legal issues
"Refusing to engage with the commission is an isolationist policy that mirrors the behavior of authoritarian regimes"
Yazidi 'superhero' wins award for helping survivors of Islamic State atrocities
"I dream of a day when Iraq can be free from war, and when all Iraqis - whether Arab, Kurdish, Sunni, Shia, Yazidi or any other religion - can live in peace without discrimination"
Iraqi forces try to bring civilians out of west Mosul, US pledges more support
As many as 600,000 civilians remain in the western sector of Mosul, complicating a battle between Islamic State and Iraqi troops