India makes a gun for women as reports of gender crimes rise - report
The firearm has a light frame, is easy to shoot and can fit inside a handbag, the manufacturers say
Rapist Law May Be Voided; Abortion Laws Multiply
Morocco may toss out part of its penal code that allows rapists to go unpunished if they marry their victims. Also this week, Republicans in the House of Representatives are looking to make 2014 another banner year for anti-abortion laws.
Spain government to seek abortion consensus after party dissent
The draft, unveiled by the centre-right government last month, would only allow abortion in the case of rape or if the pregnancy posed a serious physical or mental health risk to the mother
Indian schoolgirl kills baby after secret birth in hostel - report
Girl panicked after hiding pregnancy and giving birth secretly
Gender injustice: When Indian judges get it wrong
The Indian judiciary is a male-dominated club and the chauvinistic views of many of its members make it a difficult and daunting task for women who are victims of sex crimes to get justice
Courts Must Open Eyes and Ears to Abused Children
My story is a case study of what is happening in many courtrooms where good mothers are having their children taken from their arms and handed over to their abusers. We must change our system so protective mothers and abused children are treated fairly.
Indian ex-judge resigns from rights body after sex assault claim
Former Justice Asok Kumar Ganguly denies the charges, but has resigned as chairman of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission following weeks of pressure from activists and politicians for him to step down