These stories are all true (except that all names and details have been changed). These people have told their stories in the hope that they will help others who are being abused. Most of these stories are from women in heterosexual relationships, but some are from women in lesbian relationships, and a few are from men who were abused. See also stories from women with disabilities.

Over 10 million affected as Indian floods worsen

Save the Children increases its appeal to US$4 million after Orissa region is hit by flooding

Disease kills children in India flood camps

Children who fled their homes to escape floods in northern India are dying from disease because of dirty contaminated water and a lack of decent toilets and washing facilities in the camps where they are living.

India flood 'catastrophe' for 500,000 children

Save the Children launches £1 million appeal after worst floods in India's northern Bihar province in over 50 years.

Judy

10 year old Judy has been in more than 20 foster homes. She threatened to kill herself at school.

Julia

3 year old saw her father kill her mother...

Duhun is a little 4 year old boy

Duhun and his mum lived in a little shack two feet or so from the railway line. Their story has been amazing and they now have a new house, sponsor and Duhun is at school.

Indianlaws prohibit Manji's father to adopt her

New Delhi, August 25: Baby Manji, the surrogate child born of a Japanese couple, might never be united with her biological father going by the current laws of the land.

Baby Girls, India Begs Britons

The directors may, by resolution each year, appoint two or more members of the Board of Directors as an Executive Committee to manage the business of the Corporation between meetings of the Board. The President shall also serve on the Executive Committee.

Badaam lives in a small village in Rajasthan

A tough life for mothers and babies in India. A mother tells how Save the Children is helping to save children's lives in rural India, where many women have never had the chance to learn about basic healthcare.

fighting someone Else's war

Despite the fact that international law forbids the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict, adults still use children to fight their wars. Around 300,000 children under the age of 15 are associated with armed groups around the world.