Human Rights
In Nepal, activist groups are working with the government to keep young women in school by helping them avoid early marriage.
Among Syria's Kurdish minority, there is no love lost for the Assad regime, but many fear what might come after him.
In Pakistan, hundreds of women die at the hands of their own family. A few who are lucky enough to escape these "honor killings" find refuge at secure shelters.
After the revolution Egyptians looked forward to the development of a democratic state, but many government-run institutions are still experiencing the repressive policies of the former regime.
Attendees at World Water Week in Stockholm applauded Liberia's efforts to address water sanitation issues, but many people living in the country still risk disease from unclean drinking water.
Outlawed in Pakistan follows two women who narrowly escaped death and are now struggling to find justice and begin new lives.
In Belarus, city streets are filled with fear and resignation despite the recent wave of pro-democracy protests.
Asmaa Mahfouz was facing prosecution for criticizing the military in a Twitter message.
Of the 171 prisoners still there, only about two dozen are hardened militants and war criminals. Most are like Noor Uthman Muhammed —hapless men who were in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Former President Hosni Mubarak and his sons were subjected to provisional detention for 15 days after their trial August 3.
In Nepal, child marriage affects every aspect of a girl’s life, from her education prospects to her physical and mental health to her chances for escaping poverty.
Belarussian artists and intellectuals have found a place in Minsk where they can express themselves, but still feel they are being monitored closely by the KGB.
On June 23rd, CNN and the Alliance to End Slavery & Trafficking hosted a panel on modern day slavery. Participants included Mira Sorvino, Luis CdeBaca, and trafficking survivor, Rani Hong.