Communities spurn women freed from Boko Haram
After enduring horrific ordeals, the women and girls freed from Boko Haram return to families and communities who reject them, a report has found.
Gender equality key to the future
After weeks of tough negotiations, a landmark United Nations agreement has strengthened women’s rights.
Mlambo-Ngcuka: Violence against women is an issue for us all
The head of UN Women has called for urgent action to ensure the impact of global crises is not disproportionately borne by women, writes Liz Ford.
War orphans on the run
It was when armed men appeared in town that 13-year-old Israel Gbehe knew it was time to run.
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Drop in wars doesn’t make the world any safer
The world has become less peaceful than last year, despite a drop in the number of armed conflicts, according to this year’s Global Peace Index.
