Texas Marriage Ban Lifted; Saudi Fathers Sought
The Texas law banning same-sex marriage loses a round in court. Also this week, Saudi human rights activists are advocating the government find Saudi fathers of Syrian refugees and document the citizenship of the refugees.
"Tiny number of men" tackle gender violence - male activist
Violence against women is a male problem, but very few men are prepared to tackle it or create an atmosphere where it is considered unacceptable, a position Jackson Katz is trying to change
Outcry grows over abuse of jailed Egyptian women
A democracy activist calls the current conditions in Egypt worse than under Mubarak and the treatment of women in detention as "horrific, absolutely horrific"
U.S. defense officials report slow progress in sex assault battle
USA-MILITARY/SEXUALASSAULT:U.S. defense officials report slow progress in sex assault battle
Bolivia eases strict abortion law - rights group
Bolivia is the latest of several Latin American nations to relax strict abortion laws, though one reproductive rights NGO said Bolivia's action was only the first step. Botched abortions remain a leading cause of maternal death in the continent.
Syria's children bear "invisible scars" of brutal conflict
Targeted by both sides, witness to unspeakable horrors - Syria's children have been left with deep psychological scars
Looming Missouri execution turns spotlight on lethal injection drugs
USA-MISSOURI/EXECUTION:Looming Missouri execution turns spotlight on lethal injection drugs
South Sudan hospital patients raped, displaced fight with machetes in U.N. base
Fighting breaks out in Malakal in the heaviest clashes since warring factions signed a ceasefire in January
Film documents Bosnia rape victims' anguish in absence of retribution
“Mission Rape - A Tool of War” shows war through women’s lives and uses Bosnia as a case study to reflect on war rape and impunity worldwide