In South Sudan, a former child soldier fights to rebuild her life
Sara, who was abducted at age 12, spent two years as a fighter for one of the country's armed groups
OPINION: Female child soldiers often go unseen but must not be forgotten
As world marks Red Hand Day, more attention must be paid to girls recruited by armed groups
Pandemic woes seen swelling global ranks of child soldiers
As world marks Red Hand Day, United Nations warns coronavirus could fuel child recruitment by armed groups
FACTBOX-Ten facts about child soldiers around the world
Coronavirus pandemic feared driving more children into armed groups as world marks Red Hand Day
FACTBOX-Ten facts about FGM, an ancient practice that mutilates girls' bodies
Two million more girls worldwide are expected to undergo female genital mutilation over the next decade as the pandemic hits global efforts to end the practice
'Choose - I kill you or rape you': abuse accusations surge in Ethiopia's war
In Ethiopia's Tigray, allegations of sexual abuse by soldiers are widespread, putting health services under strain for beds, contraception and STI tests
Lone Ethiopian child refugees seen at risk of exploitation in Sudan
Tracing their family members is complicated by camp relocations and lack of access to conflict-hit Tigray region, aid workers say
FACTBOX-What is female genital mutilation? Where is it practised?
New law says United States should lead the way in banning the ritual
Hungry for change: Faulty food systems laid bare by COVID-19 and climate crises
The pandemic has made it harder for farmers - already grappling with climate extremes - to sell their harvests, while rising poverty pushes more city residents to use food banks
In Christmas message curbed by COVID-19, pope calls on nations to share vaccines
Francis said that profits must not overtake humanity in the scrabble for COVID-19 vaccines as he gave a virtual Xmas service