Syrian women suffer inside their country and out
Women in Syria have been targeted by Syrian security forces during the revolt and civil war, rights groups say.
Italy arrests Somali gang leader for kidnap, rape of migrants
ITALY-MIGRANTS/SLAVERY (TV, PIX):Italy arrests Somali gang leader for kidnap, rape of migrants
Child rape not taken seriously in Cambodia - newspaper report
Two girls, aged 2 and 8, were recently raped in Cambodia, but these crimes against children are unlikely to stir mass protests like those in India, says rights activist
Young survivors of torture, war exhibit their art at top London gallery
Asylum-seekers in Britain, often waiting years for a decision, express their feelings about past sufferings and present frustration in art, soon to be exhibited at a top London gallery
Pro-Zygote Policies Put U.S. on Path to Nicaragua
Anti-abortion extremist Ken Cuccinelli just lost in Virginia but 40 members of the U.S. House are still carrying his "personhood" banner. To see where this could lead, consider the brutal treatment of rape victims in Nicaragua, botched abortions and miscarriages in El Salvador.
NARAL Celebrates Success of Its 'StopKen' Campaign
Women also won mayoral races in cities around the country--including New Haven, Houston and Albany--and Letitia James became public advocate in New York City. In New Jersey, Barbara Buono said her party had betrayed her.
FACTBOX-Candidates, money in Virginia governor's race
USA-POLITICS/VIRGINIA (FACTBOX):FACTBOX-Candidates, money in Virginia governor's race
Kenya police promise action as gang rape sparks outrage
Massive campaign forces Kenyan police to promise to arrest six suspects in gang rape case that roused international concern after police arrested three suspects but let them go without proper investigation