Judges Halt Abortion Laws; 10% of All Girls Forced
Federal judges in Louisiana and Texas have blocked abortion restrictions from going forward. Also this week, a UNICEF report reveals that 1 in every 10 girls around the world is forced into intercourse or other sexual acts before the age of 20.
Calif. governor considers allowing gender identity on death certificates
USA-CALIFORNIA/TRANSGENDER:Calif. governor considers allowing gender identity on death certificates
Residents see Europe best for gays and lesbians, Africa worst -poll
The Gallup survey of more than 100,000 people in 123 countries found just 1-2 percent of those polled in Senegal,Uganda,Mali and Ethiopia see their nations as gay-friendly
India Adopts Rules for Ads; Ebola Deaths Higher for Women
India's advertising council has taken a strong stand against portraying people with dark skin negatively. Also this week, women's caretaking roles have resulted in a disproportionate number of Ebola deaths: they are 60 percent of all those who died.
Ugandan court overturns anti-gay law that halted Western aid
The World Bank and some European donors withheld aid or loans worth more than $118 million because of the law
Sweden resumes aid to Uganda after suspending it over anti-gay law
Uganda relies on aid to fund about 20 percent of its annual state budget
Have the sexual partners of high risk HIV groups been forgotten?
Experts argue that the partners of drug users have been far too neglected in the response to HIV
"If people find out you're gay, you're next to dead" - Jamaica's gays struggle to get HIV help
The Caribbean island has earned a reputation as one of the most homophobic countries in the world
Obama OKs LGBT Protections; Women Scarce on Boards
President Obama signed an executive order banning workplace discrimination against LGBT federal employees. Also this week, a report finds there's a lack of women at the top of companies that make and market products to women.