As teenagers die, Zimbabwean lawmakers call for abortion reform
Although the law allows for abortion in cases such as rape, red tape makes it difficult for women and girls to receive the service in government facilities
After Rohingya rape accusations, U.N. warns of imminent births
Many Rohingya women and girls who were raped in 2017 are due to give birth in the next few weeks, UN officials say
Indian village councils under fire over "farcical" punishment for rape suspects
A teenager was killed after her parents reported her rape to their village council which ordered the accused to do 100 sit-ups
In India, boy victims of sex crimes don't get talked about
The minimum punishment for raping a boy is 10 years in jail, compared with 20 years for assaults on girls under 16
Extradition of accused Mexican traffickers raises victim hopes for justice
The case underlines Mexico's status as a source country for women trafficked to the United States for sex work
Twenty two arrested in eastern India in three separate rape cases
Reports of sexual assault of children have dominated headlines in recent weeks, leading to an outpouring of anger across the country
Young girl's rape triggers more angry protests in India
Reported rape cases in India have climbed steadily over recent years
Two teenagers gang raped in India, one commits suicide
Rape epidemic shows no sign of abating despite tougher penalties introduced last month
Urban nomads: Mongolian herders battle a new future as they leave the land for the city
As climate-driven drought takes hold, Mongolia's nomads are retreating to the city - and facing choking pollution