Women at risk in Afghanistan
Violent crime against women in Afghanistan hit record levels and became increasingly brutal in 2013, according to the head of the country's human rights commission.
Violence against Afghan women more frequent, brutal in 2013-official
A culture of impunity and the imminent departure of international troops and aid workers is leaving women more exposed to attacks, says expert
Saudi Law Firm Opens; Birth Control Mandate Halted
The first female law firm has opened its doors in Saudi Arabia to protect women's rights in the kingdom. Also this week, the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily delayed key requirements related to contraceptive coverage of the Affordable Care Act impacting religious-affiliated groups.
Nepal court says no amnesty for serious war-time abusers
NEPAL-COURT/:Nepal court says no amnesty for serious war-time abusers
COLUMN-Five ways do-gooders can erase student-loan debt
COLUMN-WESTON/DEBT (PERSONAL FINANCE) (COLUMN):COLUMN-Five ways do-gooders can erase student-loan debt
Nonviolent Parent Spent Year Reuniting Family
The Detroit mother of five had no idea that her household was about to split up when child welfare authorities called her in for a meeting. The leader of a local advocacy group says the system has a problem when it focuses on the nonviolent adult.
March marks Delhi bus rape death anniversary
Candles are lit in New Delhi to mark the first anniversary of the death of a young woman gang-raped aboard a moving bus
Malala Tops List; Spanish Police Beat Protestors
Malala Yousafzai and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot were the top two spots on CNN's list of the 10 women who shaped 2013. Also this week, abortion rights protestors were beaten by police in Spain.