Fearing death, runaway Saudi sisters appeal for world's help
The case is the latest to draw attention to Saudi Arabia's strict social rules, which force women to obtain the permission of a male 'guardian' if they want to work, marry or travel
Cuts or closure? Safety fears loom for women at Mexico's trafficking shelters
Unlike shelters for victims of other types of violence, there has never been a clear source of government funding or support for those housing victims of trafficking, activists say
Roll on, Columbia? U.S. tribes demand seat at river treaty negotiating table
'We have no representation even though our people have lived for thousands of years in this region'
Thousands feared at risk after Mexico reforms HIV+ regime
If the HIV+ lack access to medication, even for a few weeks, rights groups say they face serious health risks themselves and have a greater chance of passing on the virus
From movies to marriage, first Thai transgender MP wants change
Tanwarin Sukkhapisit's youth-orientated party made a surprisingly strong showing, coming in third with 6.2 million votes
Preaching to the converted: Swedish teen climate activist gets pope's blessing
Greta Thunberg, who has inspired a movement of children against global warming, chatted with the pope briefly through an interpreter
Climate-change protesters disrupt London docklands train service
Nearly 300 people have been arrested this week as climate activists blocked some of the capital's most iconic locations, many camping in tents on the streets
London braces for rail disruption by climate-change protesters
London mayor says he is "extremely concerned" about the plans, adding more people need to use public transport to tackle the "climate emergency"
Malaysia probes book on Muslim women who refuse to wear headscarves
The probe is the latest in a series of incidents that have led to women's rights activists accusing authorities of acting like 'fashion police' by trying to control women's attire
Global firms aim to 'change lives' by backing UK's ethical companies
Global technology giant SAP has unveiled plans to promote ethical firms on its 2 trillion pound a year trading platform Ariba and it will also award more contracts to British social enterprises