Japan women see turning point on sexual harassment after scandal
Lawyers, activists and many women who have suffered sexual harassment in Japan say victims have long been reluctant to speak out for fear of being blamed
Guatemala sentences four military officers for civil war crimes
About 200,000 people were killed during the 1960-1996 conflict between leftists and the government
Indian child killer sentenced to death 23 days after arrest raises fears over trial fairness
Pressure building for much speedier prosecutions in rape cases
Norway to ban child marriage as it seeks to set a global example
The Nordic country has a minimum age of 18, but allows 16- and 17-year-olds to marry with parental consent.
Regional court to judge Sierra Leone schools ban for pregnant girls
Sierra Leone introduced the ban in 2015 after a rise in rape, abuse and poverty during the deadly Ebola outbreak.
Groups sue to stop Iowa's 'fetal heartbeat' abortion ban
Iowa's legislature has voted to outlaw abortion after a fetal heartbeat is detected
Campaigners urge India to do more for sexual assault victims as new scheme approved
The scheme will ensure compensation of up to one million rupees in all India's states, some of which provide no financial support for rape and acid attack victims
Pressure mounts on Sudan to pardon teen bride for killing 'rapist' husband
"Reports indicate that she was forced against her will into marriage at the age of 16. She was raped by her husband while his three male relatives held her down"
Kenya's "rape taboo" spurs women in slums to report attacks via SMS
"In Kenya, we are socialised to believe sex, sexuality and sexual violence is a private issue. People don't discuss it - it's a complete no-go zone"
Church and religion take back seat as a secular Ireland votes on abortion
"I think telling voters to vote a particular way because God wants them to was never likely to be a winner for either campaign on either side"