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Israel boycotts are used as a cover for anti-Semitism - Britain must take a stand for democracy
The primary goal of BDS is the destruction of Israel, not the well-being of the Palestinian people.
Besigye: 'No chance of Uganda election being free or fair', as supporter is shot dead in Kampala
Kizza Besigye said he has no confidence that elections this week will be free or fair.
Transgender woman 'denied access to hormones and put in men's prison' following East London arrest
More than 2,700 people signed a petition on Change.org calling for the woman to be moved elsewhere, ahead of her release on 8 February.
Julian Assange: UN decision reveals European democracies' disdain for law
UK and Swedish authorities' posturing over UN's ruling shows how little the law means to governments.
Greece strike: Protesters march in Athens, throwing petrol bombs and demanding end to austerity
The leftist-led government's pension reform plan has slashed workers' salaries to meet targets set by the country's foreign creditors.
When I grow up: Syrian refugee girls' dreams for the future realised in beautiful photoshoots
Adolescent girls who have fled the conflict in Syria pose as their future selves - having achieved their goals.
Migrant crisis: Denmark approves controversial bill to let police seize valuables from refugees
Tougher measures on refugees also include extension of family reunification to three years
Raif Badawi: Protesters hand over petition in London calling for release of dissident Saudi Arabian blogger
Badawi was sentenced to 1,000 lashes for insulting Islam.
Philip Hammond visits China as enormous gold statue of Mao Zedong is erected
Trip will be the foreign secretary's second in six months.
Putin's new law means bureaucratic class can prey on ordinary Russians even more
Many Russians have internalised the values of the old Soviet Union and don't expect basic justice.
Putin gives domestic court power to overturn international human rights rulings
Constitutional Court can nullify ECHR rulings if they are deemed in violation of the constitution.
Child marriage in Africa: 'We have a crisis on our hands'
IBTimes UK speaks to rights group urging African leaders for 'genuine commitment'.
Saudi Arabia women vote: Five other restrictions women face in ultraconservative country
Women will be allowed to stand and vote in Saudi Arabia municipal election for the first time on Saturday 12 December.
Human Rights Day 2015: What is it and what is the theme for this year?
Human Rights Day is observed on 10 December with the theme "Our Rights. Our Freedoms. Always".
Human Rights Day: Transgender men suffer violence and hate crimes too
A third of trans people in the UK experience transphobic abuse every year.
Human rights: US government is 'failing' kids working on tobacco farms
Teenagers are at risk of nicotine poisoning and pesticide exposure from toxic chemicals applied to crops.
Saudi Arabia to review stoning execution sentence for Sri Lankan maid convicted of adultery
Mother-of-two was sentenced to death by stoning in August.
Bangladesh clothing factory workers face 'harsher conditions' despite efforts, claim activists
Progress was made after Rana Plaza disaster that killed 1,135 but women still face abuse.
Abortion in Northern Ireland: We need to end the hierarchy of 'good' and 'bad' abortions
A ruling by the Belfast high court found Northern Ireland abortion legislation to be in breach of human rights law.
Kenyan LGBT activist Eric Gitari: 'My parents were told to explain why their son did evil work'
Kenyan activist speaks to IBTimes UK about how Pope Francis' visit to Africa could eliminate homophobia.
Pope Francis visit to Africa: Pontiff urged to address Somali community abuse in Kenya
Human Rights Watch tells IBTimes Pope Francis should also call to end "pervasive impunity".
Nestlé admits forced labour, trafficking, and child labour in its Thai seafood supply
The company has launched an action plan to tackle human rights abuses in its supply chain.
Modi UK visit: Protesters say Indian prime minister is not welcome
Video shows crowds on Whitehall protesting Modi's record on human rights abuses.
George Clooney uses star power to highlight homelessness in Edinburgh visit
The Hollywood actor and human rights activist visited a Social Bite shop in the Scottish capital.
Teenage activist Abraham Keita: 'I am a victim of the bloody civil war in Liberia'
Liberian activist Abraham Keita won the International Children's Peace Prize aged 17.
International Children's Peace Prize 2015: Liberian teenager Abraham Keita announced winner
Child rights activist Abraham Keita has won the International Children's Peace Prize.
International Children's Peace Prize: Meet the three teenagers fighting for human rights
Winner of International Children's Peace Prize, won in 2013 by Malala Yousafzai, announced on 9 November.
We need to decriminalise small amounts of drugs and open safe heroin injecting centres
A public health, human rights-based approach to people who use drugs would benefit us all.
Hundreds protest David Cameron's welcome of Egypt's President Sisi to UK
Jeremy Corbyn said the visit showed "contempt for human and democratic rights".
Jeremy Corbyn says Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi 'threatens' UK national security
Egyptian government "shows contempt for human and democratic rights," claims Labour leader.