U.N. investigation delves into Islamic State's crimes against Yazidis
The investigation aims to collect evidence of acts by Islamic State that may be war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide.
Brazil's Bolsonaro lumps native tribes with women in new ministry
Bolsonaro says he will deny new land claims by indigenous tribes and favors opening their land to commercial mining and farming
What is rape? Despite #MeToo, few really know
Globally, one in three women experience physical or sexual violence
#MeToo has brought fear and respect to Bollywood says star
#MeToo campaign has spread across India, with complaints of sexual misconduct leveled against journalists, film personalities, comedians and executives
Imprisoned Serb ex-commander indicted by Bosnia over wartime killings
Dragoljub Kunarac is accused of taking part in killing of at least six people and torture and persecution of Muslim civilians
Death sentence for raped teen in Sudan named world's worst case for women's rights
The Gender Justice Uncovered Awards recognises decisions that affect the rights of women and girls around the world
Uganda holds special court sessions on sex crimes to cut backlog
Half of Ugandan women and girls aged between 15 and 49 years face domestic or sexual violence from their husbands or partners
Woman set on fire in India after complaining of attempted assault
Women in India have struggled to secure prosecution for sexual attacks in the face of widespread police indifference
Yazidi women seek to join case against French company accused of funding Islamic State
French cement maker Lafarge is under investigation over charges it paid ISIS to keep open a plant in northern Syria
Unknown gunmen rape 125 women in South Sudan - aid agency
As well as rape, survivors of the violence in Bentiu also reported being whipped, beaten and clubbed with sticks