human rights

Nearly half a million South Sudanese flee conflict in world's newest state.

Hundreds of women are raped by high-ranking officials according to Women's League of Burma

Egypt in danger of repeating old mistakes by classifying Muslim Brotherhood as terrorists, argues Quliiam's Emman El-Badawy.

United Nations report shows 28% increase in cases of brutality against Afghan females.

Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alekhina meet at Krasnoyarsk's Yemelyanovo airport

Human Rights Foundation says Mariah Carey was 'purchased' to perform for Angolan dictator.

Amnesty International urges the intervention of the international community in Central African Republic to stop crimes against humanity.

Children as young as 13 beaten and threatened with rape for taking part in pro-democracy demonstrations.

UK human rights group claims 14 children among dead in latest strike by regime on rebels.

Protest against Fifa over Qatar's treatment of workers at World Cup 2022.

Allegations of kidnap, assault and worker illness mean it's time for firm action.

The old mother country must do something to stamp out the homophobia in its former colonies.

Al-Qaida in Arabian Peninsula jihadists target of drone but 15 people wedding guests killed instead.

Unless you specifically invest in an ethical fund, it's likely you make money from the sin trades

Pre-dawn burial of 'butcher of Mirpur' attended by party workers and family.

London creative agency Mother to auction doll sets as fundraiser to promote LGBT rights in Russia.

IBTimes UK investigates paternity and maternity discrimination in the UK.

Prominent gay rights activist says 'British colonial-era law remains in force'.

India's top court declares homosexuality illegal, upholding 153-year old colonial law.

There is no one quite like Madiba, President Jacob Zuma tells Johannesburg's FNB Stadium

We will never see the likes of Nelson Mandela again, US president tells Johannesburg crowd.

Somali rape victim confined to home for six months while journalists who reported the story are jailed.

Kurdistan region of Hassakeh will receive food and aid via airbridge from Iraq.

International Humanist and Ethical Union report says laws curb atheists' freedom.

BBC Panorama investigation accuses charity of contradicting core policies with investment schemes.

Bar Human Rights committee member blocked from acting as international observer at Bahrain trial of Khalil Almarzooq.

Concerns about the Spanish Judiciary and government being flagged up by Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights.

Amnesty International pays a moving tribute to Nelson Mandela, whose death will leave a hole around the world.

Icon of modern South Africa fondly known as Madiba dies aged 95 in his Johannesburg home.

Mandela's daughters informed of their father's death during royal premiere of film