How One Act Of Bravery Inspired India's Movie Stars To Fight Sexual Harassment
This year, a top actress was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. No one thought she would speak out — but she did. Here's what happened next.
Global Health
Transgender Women Of Indonesia Have A Champion In A 26-Year-Old Doctor
Across Indonesia, transgender women known as "waria" create community and look out for one another. Health care is a challenge, but one doctor is making a difference.
Scientists Solve 50-Year-Old Mystery About Breakbone Fever
For decades, scientists have noticed something particular about a mosquito-borne virus: The second infection can cause your blood vessels to leak, like with Ebola. Now scientists think they know why.
Miss Peru Contestants Startle Peruvians By Sharing Stats On Gender Violence
October saw several high profile cases of violence against women in Peru. So the beauty pageant decided it was time to speak up. How did Peru react?
UNICEF Report: 300 Million Cases Of Violence Against Children Ages 2 To 4
A new report takes account of the harm inflicted on children, starting in infancy and going up through adolescence (a teenager is murdered every 7 minutes).
How Climate Change Is Already Affecting Health, Spreading Disease
For decades, scientists have predicted how climate change will hurt people's health. Now an international team of researchers say they're already seeing some of the damage.
Prize-Winning Photos Show A Different Side Of Instagram
Getty has given grants to photographers who focused on child brides in India, family members who have been out of touch and youth who have been incarcerated.
Agnes Binagwaho Is A Doctor With 'Sassitude'
When she was a "little mouse," the Rwandan pediatrician tried to make as much noise as a lion. Now as a global health activist, she's learning to make change "without screaming too much."
An Ethical Dilemma In A Case Of Conjoined Twins From East Africa
In their home country, they could not get medical care because of the stigma surrounding their condition. Then came the chance to come to the U.S. for treatment.
Red Cross To Scale Back In Afghanistan
The group has operated in the country for 30 years. The decision comes after an unprecedented attack on a physiotherapist in September.