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Stranded in no man's land: Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence in Myanmar turned away by Bangladesh
"Myanmar doesn't distinguish between the terrorists and civilians. They are hunting all the Rohingya."
David Sim Aug 29, 2017
Waitress with LGBT equality tattoo denied tip because she 'doesn't love Jesus'
Samantha Heaton was refused service bonus at Buffalo Wild Wings over gay tattoo.
Lydia Smith Aug 11, 2017
UN urges Nepal to investigate landmark claims of gang rape and torture by civil war soldiers
Purna Maya, 48, was allegedly raped and tortured by troops during the brutal conflict. Her case is the first to get attention.
Ludovica Iaccino Aug 09, 2017
Women, LGBTQ people and people of colour warned not to travel to a US state
This is the first warning of its kind issued by the NAACP.
Lydia Smith Aug 03, 2017
Religion has waged war on our vaginas, breasts and abdomens – it's time for this to end
Women's rights are sacrificed on the altar of political and religious correctness.
Inna Shevchenko Jul 28, 2017
Gay Chechen who fled Kadyrov's anti-LGBT purge: 'If I return, I will be murdered'
Artist Alexander Kargaltsev speaks to a man who escaped the Russian region.
Alexander Kargaltsev Jul 27, 2017
A German minister accused Erdogan's Turkey of behaving like communist East Germany
German human rights activist and five others are in custody in Turkey pending trial on terrorism charges.
Ludovica Iaccino Jul 21, 2017
Russia upholds its ban on 'extremist' Jehovah's Witnesses – but the group vows to fight on
The Supreme Court in Russia rejected an appeal against a nationwide ban on Jehovah's Witnesses.
Shane Croucher Jul 18, 2017
Isis forced children 'to cut body parts from captured combatants' in Mosul
Harrowing stories are emerging from the newly-liberated city Mosul after it's recapture.
William Watkinson Jul 12, 2017
Tensions flare on Lesbos after migrants set fire to tents protesting 'inexcusable' living conditions
3,000 people are living in the refugee camp in "overcrowded, unhygienic and unsafe" conditions, say activists.
Isabelle Gerretsen Jul 11, 2017
Three women who took a massive plastic vagina to a protest are on trial in Spain
They have been accused of "religious hate crimes" after a women's rights protest in Seville.
Lydia Smith Jul 04, 2017
Hugo Chavez was a hero to many on the left. Where are they now Venezuela is collapsing?
Under Chavez's successor Maduro, Venezuela is sliding towards dictatorship after years of economic mismanagement.
James Bloodworth Jul 04, 2017
I was forced to watch my brother's torture as a political prisoner in Iran
The Iranian regime kidnapped me for speaking up for democracy and human rights as a student.
Shabnam Madadzadeh Jun 30, 2017
How Theresa May has become seduced by the logic of dictators when it comes to human rights
An attack on the Human Rights Act is an attack on us all
James Bloodworth Jun 28, 2017
Theresa May wants to scrap the Human Rights Act and crush your freedoms
The Human Rights Act has made Britain a better country and us better people.
Yasmin Alibhai-Brown Jun 08, 2017
Yazidi woman abducted into sex slavery by Isis returns home in emotional video
Nadia Murad was captured by Islamic State militants in 2014.
Lydia Smith Jun 02, 2017
Has Germany finally stopped castrating sex offenders?
European human rights watchdog praises Germany for not castrating sex offenders, though it remains legal.
Shane Croucher Jun 01, 2017
Cyclone Mora destroys Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh
The UN says the Rohingya are one of the most persecuted groups in the world. Neither Bangladesh nor Myanmar recognises them as citizens.
David Sim Jun 01, 2017
A company had to cancel a luxury event - so gave the five-star meal to 100 homeless people
Asylum seekers will also be offered a meal at one of Melbourne's top hotels.
Lydia Smith May 30, 2017
Ben & Jerry's bars two scoops of same flavour over Australia's gay marriage ban
The company is demanding marriage equality for same-sex marriage couples.
Lydia Smith May 25, 2017
Indonesian gay couple caned 85 times each in front of huge jeering crowd in Aceh
This is the first time that a gay couple has been sentenced to public caning in the region.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 23, 2017
I was a political prisoner for 11 years in Iran – this election is a parody of democracy
Iranian voters will decide the fate of moderate President Hassan Rouhani.
Mostafa Naderi May 18, 2017
Russian official claims secret LGBT concentration camp in Chechnya is a 'storeroom'
Dmitry Alushkin denied gay men are being detained and tortured in the Russian region.
Lydia Smith May 15, 2017
Ugandan troops in CAR 'sexually exploited or abused' dozens of women and girls
Human Rights Watch and the United Nations report that soldiers threatened victims to remain silent.
Elsa Buchanan May 15, 2017
Heading to Eurovision? Here is a map of the LGBT-friendly places in Kiev
The NGO KyivPride has put together the guide ahead of the weekend's festivities.
Lydia Smith May 12, 2017
Young gay man called 'faggot' and outed by Russian mental health helpline
The helpline's director revealed the man's identity on social media.
Lydia Smith May 10, 2017
West Africa to become first region in the world to end statelessness by 2024
ECOWAS ministers hope plan of action will help 1 million stateless people in West Africa.
Elsa Buchanan May 10, 2017
Northern Ireland bakery refuses to make pro-gay marriage cake - again
The Christian owners were at the centre of the previous 'gay cake' row.
Lydia Smith May 03, 2017
Chechnya police order parents to kill their gay children or 'we'll do it for you'
Gay men and children face persecution as part of an anti-LGBT purge in the Russian region.
Lydia Smith May 03, 2017
Armed groups 'targeting civilians for revenge killings' in Central African Republic
Clashes between armed groups fighting for control of Ouaka province killed at least 45.
Elsa Buchanan May 02, 2017
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