Abuse

iO Tillett Wright hit out at reports Heard showed no visible bruises after the alleged assault.

Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests skeptical of Pope Francis' decree.

Heard said in court filings that Depp abused her throughout their marriage.

On Ukraine's front lines, those who speak out are under constant threat of retaliation from the militias in power.

When he was elected in 2014, President Widodo made a series of commitments to human rights.

Statute of limitations has expired for sex abuse, but prosecutors seek prison in banking case.

Over half a million people signed a petition calling for an Animal Cruelty Register to be established in the UK after a barbaric attack on a chihuahua.

More than 1,000 girls as young as ten are being put through the "brutal" practice in the U.K.

With African women increasingly involved in agriculture, their livelihoods become more vulnerable to sexual extortion.

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg is proud of his nappy-changing skills.

A three-month trial will see incidents reported and mapped across Beirut.

The BBC was guilty of serious failings over Savile, a major report said on Thursday.

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty describe harrowing stories of abuse since the November attacks.

"I'm very tired, and I'm divorcing my husband." 

A look at why today's U.N appeals have trebled since 2005's $5 billion.

Deborah Leonard is accused, along with her husband, of beating her sons at a church in October.

Afghan, Syrian and Iraqi refugees list abuse in new survey funded by Oxfam.

The U.S. is working to reach agreement with countries around the globe to transfer 53 eligible Guantanamo prisoners.

Some of the prisoners have spoken about their ordeal after the dramatic rescue operation.

The recent beating death of a teenager may indicate religious abuse and cult-like practices.

Dr. Dre's ex responds to revisionist history: "When you have money and power, you do what you want."

Józef Wesołowski is the highest-ranking Vatican official ever to face charges for sex abuse.

Soldiers with untreated post-traumatic stress disorder are reportedly partly responsible, say NGOs.

Thousands of child sex abuse cases to emerge after arrest of primary school director in eastern France.

The job advert is featured on Kaufmich - a social networking site for sex workers.

The Metropolitan Police referred themselves to the watchdog over 16 allegations.

The government approves a powdered alcohol product.

Human Rights Watch reminds of repression as Pyongyang sets off fireworks to honor Kim Jong Il.

Obama administration wants clarification on a judge's ruling on the photos, but the ACLU claims it's a delaying tactic.

California's attorney general will appeal a decision to put foie gras back on menus.