In parts of Asia and Middle East, female genital mutilation a hidden ritual
"It seems to be a much, much larger problem than people thought it was five years ago"
FEATURE-X-rays and brothel patrols check sex trafficking in Kolkata's red light district
Self-help boards were set up to stop the trafficking of girls from Nepal, Bangladesh and India's West Bengal
Dutch commit $10 million to replace lost U.S. abortion funding
Canada has said it is considering contributing
Half of Brazil's population lack full property rights, govt says
100 million people lack property rights, depriving the government of a major source of taxes
U.S. judge blocks Texas regulations for fetal tissue remains
Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said the state will continue its fight
Pence fires up anti-abortion activists in Washington march
We love babies, yes, we do, we love babies, how 'bout you?"
Absence of LGBT page from White House site worrying sign, say gay rights advocates
"He needs to make it clear whether he is going to be an ally to the LGBTQ community or not"
"Think again" charities urge Trump as he prepares to limit refugees
"We all have a moral obligation to help. Refugee children have been terrorised; they are not terrorists"
New 'green' fertiliser could contribute to food revolution - scientists
Agricultural production must rise by about 60 percent to feed a growing global population
Lagos court demands state halt slum demolitions, consult residents
In an unprecedented ruling, a court ruled that the state must consult residents before evicting them