INTERVIEW-India death penalty for child rape unlikely to deter traffickers, says campaigner
A series of child rape cases has sparked outrage in India but an increase in the sex trafficking of children has failed to ignite a similar national outcry
FEATURE-Out of wedlock and back to school - educating Malawi's underage brides
"The problem with our society is patriarchy ... Girls are convinced they were meant for marriage and not (to be) bread-winners."
India approves death penalty for child rapists
Sexual violence against women is a highly charged political issue in India
Cheap and cheerful: Street traders undervalued in Asia's cities
Street vendors are a "tremendous asset" to cities, and should be included in urban planning, experts say
Emboldened by #MeToo, 'mad as hell' women take spotlight at Cosby retrial
"Women are angry about being victimized several times over: by abusers; by legal systems that that are biased favor of men; and by conventions that tell women to be polite and tactful"
Child rape in India is 'a national emergency', says Nobel laureate
"Each time a daughter is raped and killed, India's soul is raped and killed"
Italy court releases migrant rescue ship seized last month
Since 2014, more than 600,000 migrants have reached Italy by sea. Many have moved on to other EU countries
Eight on trial for rape, murder of girl in India's Kashmir amid public anger
Disgust over the horrific crime led to protests in cities across India over the past few days
Bangladesh, UNHCR dispute Myanmar's Rohingya repatriation claim
"This is in no way a repatriation, rather it is propaganda"
Another rape adds to protesters' fury over Indian justice on sex crimes
"We are deeply concerned about the prevalence of gender-based violence, including sexual violence against women and girls, which we are witnessing in India"