Numbers of child soldiers rise sharply in Central African Republic - UNICEF
UNICEF says 2.3 million children have been affected by the ongoing violence and more than 600,000 people have been forced to flee their homes as the instability has spread across the country
Chicago Police Tackle DV; Female Journalists Harassed
Chicago will train its police officers to better respond to cases of domestic violence. Also this week, a new study indicates that almost two-thirds of female journalists face harassment.
More rapes reported in India but legal system still biased - expert
Countries need specialised prosecutors and police to increase their success rate in prosecuting alleged perpetrators of sexual violence, an Indian lawyer and rights activist tells Trust Women conference
Delhi's rubble-strewn Connaught Place mirrors ruling party's election struggle
INDIA-ELECTION/INDIA (PIX, TV):Delhi's rubble-strewn Connaught Place mirrors ruling party's election struggle
Montana judge says no bias in 30-day term for teacher who raped student
USA-MONTANA/RAPE:Montana judge says no bias in 30-day term for teacher who raped student