Hundreds of children uncovered in UK crackdown on drug gangs
Thousands of children in Britain, some as young as 12, are thought to be used by so-called "county lines" gangs to carry drugs from cities to be sold in rural areas
Faster land reform on the cards with Indonesian president's re-election
President Widodo would be more committed to the successful execution of his policies in the second term, as they will help cement his legacy, say experts
Women bring light to remote villages on islands of Zanzibar
Grandmothers and single mothers are among those being trained as community solar engineers, a programme which they say could transform lives in their communities
N.Korean women tell of slavery and gang rape in Chinese cybersex dens
Young girls are forced to perform sex acts or sexually assaulted in front of webcams for global subscribers
UK urged to 'lead by example' on slavery as top state suppliers flout law
Nearly a third of the government's top 100 suppliers in sectors from aerospace and defence to recruitment are flouting anti-slavery law
UK appoints first international human rights ambassador
Rita French will be based in Geneva and will focus on issues including modern slavery, media freedom and rights of religious expression
Missouri governor expected to sign eight-week abortion ban into law
The state is one of eight where Republican-controlled legislatures this year have passed new restrictions on abortion
Women's rights under attack in Europe, say feminist parties
Parties in the group Feminists United Network Europe demanded free, safe and legal abortions for all women in the European Union amid fears of a clampdown from a resurgent far right
Schoolgirls used as human shields in Congo due to 'magical powers' - charities
Armed only with a broom or kitchen utensil, young girls were placed on the frontlines as they were believed to possess powers which would stop bullets