Anniversary of Delhi gang-rape: Reminder that tackling violence is urgent
The period ahead presents historic opportunities to shed new light on this global epidemic of violence against women and forge new strategies and partnerships to tackle it. Recalling the 2012 New Delhi gang-rape reminds us that our mandate to seize these opportunities is urgent.
Will Chile allow abortion following Bachelet win?
During her election campaign, Bachelet vowed to usher in social reforms that could shake up the socially conservative nation, including legalising abortion under certain circumstances
Patriarchal police encourage women to report abuse after Delhi gang rape
Indian women feel more able to speak out and defend themselves thanks to police gender sensitisation training and self defence classes but abuse still goes unreported
INTERVIEW-Slovenia not out of the woods, warns bank governor
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U.N. changes tack to slow worsening hunger, poverty in Sahel
Despite good harvests, an estimated 16 million people are at risk of hunger in the Sahel next year, up from 11.3 million this year, raising questions over the effectiveness of the current humanitarian and development approach
Bangladesh executes Islamist leader, deadly clashes on streets
BANGLADESH-WARCRIMES/ (UPDATE 2, PIX, TV):UPDATE 2-Bangladesh executes Islamist leader, deadly clashes on streets
Michigan legislature approves extra insurance fee for abortions
USA-ABORTION/MICHIGAN:Michigan legislature approves extra insurance fee for abortions
U.S. urged to support abortions for crisis, conflict rape victims
Obama administration is urged to give positive support to abortions for rape victims in conflict or crisis, at a U.S. conference where women's rights campaigners describe shame and hostility surrounding rape victims in troubled parts of Africa