Forest loss threatens Sierra Leone water supplies
"It's crazy that there could be water shortages in a country that gets 3,000 mm rain per year"
African women must know and claim their inheritance rights
Another issue on UN Women's agenda
Congo must prosecute rapists, help victims - U.N.
U.N. panel calls for change in culture in Congo, where raped women rather than the perpetrators are blamed
Conflict means millions miss out on school -UNESCO
In total, 67 million children are out of school around the world
UN climate talks seen missing aid plan deadline
Sparring over seats is one hold-up, as countries try to ensure their interests are represented
Finally - Recognition for women human rights defenders
With attacks on women's human rights defenders on the rise, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders calls for gender-specific protections.
Probe launched into UN sex abuse charge in Congo -spox
The U.N. mission has been hit by several sex scandals since it arrived in Congo in 1999