Congo sex slavery conviction shows progress towards justice - rights groups
A military court sentenced Lieutenant-Colonel Maro Ntumwa, nicknamed "Marocain", for crimes he committed as head of a local militia from 2005 to 2007
Central American 'caravan' women and children enter U.S., defying Trump
The asylum seekers are fleeing what they say are death threats, extortion and violence in neighborhoods controlled by the powerful Mara street gangs
It’s high time to ensure safer conditions for agricultural workers
All too often, occupational health and safety measures for those engaging in providing food, shelter and other benefits for the rest of the world are ignored.
Migrants from caravan in limbo as US says border crossing full
Death threats from local gangs, the murder of family members, retaliatory rape and political persecution prompted members of the caravan to flee
'Caravan' migrants weigh staying in Mexico or risking US expulsion
Most of the group of about 400 travelers who arrived in border city Tijuana on buses say they intend to legally seek asylum
El Salvador MPs have 'blood on their hands' - abortion campaigners
"This desperately needed bill would have saved the lives of countless women and girls"
Self-styled Indian "godman" jailed for life for teen rape
Security forces are on high alert amid fears of a backlash from supporters.
Indian court rules self-styled "godman" guilty of raping 16-year-old
Security forces in four states are on high alert, for fear of a backlash from supporters.
Will the death penalty stop India's wave of child rape?
Harsh penalties alone are not a fix. Here are a few steps we should be taking to tackle this endemic problem...
For India's sex assault victims, an unending burden
A number of high-profile cases in recent years, have brought to light the scale of sexual violence in India