Wife battering, sexual abuse get attention in Gaza
First safe-house for Palestinian women has Hamas protection
No Progress without Women: Rwanda's Journey to Complete the Millennium Development Goals
According to a recent UN Report, Rwanda is making remarkable progress toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Read how women have been instrumental in this progress, as they led Rwanda out of the ashes of war and into a more peaceful and prosperous future.
Teen girls face heaviest risk from climate impacts - report
In time of economic hardship brought on by natural disasters, girls are pulled out of school and face sexual violence and early forced marriage
Man rapes, sells daughter to over 130 others - report
Father trafficked daughter, now 16, to men including government officials, politicians and doctors - report
Afghan Women Fight Back Against Harassment
Laws and tradition encourage discrimination and disrespect