Bad laws underpin global "rape epidemic", let rapists off the hook: report
Rapists can avoid punishment by marrying their victim in countries including Bahrain, Iraq, Philippines, Tajikistan and Tunisia
Retailer Marks & Spencer unpicks 'sexist' label directed at mothers
"Reinforced hems stay up for longer, so that's less work for mum!"
Age no bar: elderly Indian women go to school for first time
"It's nice to sit with the other older women in the village and learn. I can sign my name now, and read and write a little; it feels good"
From recycling royalty to smart buildings, Stockholm mayor takes on climate change
Mayor Karin Wanngård is pushing for a fossil-fuel-free Stockholm by 2040
Insurance vital, but no magic bullet to fight drought in Africa
"People think sometimes that insurance is the solution for everything. It is not correct"
FACTBOX-From new beans to ancient plants, drought-busting crops take root
"Getting new crop varieties into the hands of a large number of farmers quickly is the challenge"
INTERVIEW-Violence is the biggest challenge facing women, says top women's rights advocate
Meanwhile, gender pay gap is "the biggest robber" of women: "No one fights for women to be paid equally"
Skiers from Bamiyan hope to become Afghanistan's first winter Olympians
After winning three championships at Afghanistan's national competition, Sajjad Husaini and Sayed Ali Shah Farhang have been training as slalom skiers in Switzerland for three winters
INTERVIEW-More than 100 million at risk of starvation globally - U.N. official
"Humanitarian assistance has kept many people alive so far but their food security situation has continued to deteriorate"
Amsterdam artists hold "Nasty Woman" show to raise money for women's rights
NETHERLANDS-ELECTION/WOMEN-ART (TV):Amsterdam artists hold "Nasty Woman" show to raise money for women's rights