human rights

Disrespect for basic human rights continues to be widespread across all parts of the globe.

No area is free of corruption, but some countries are worse than others.

The 16-year-old is leading a global fight against climate degradation.

ICC members may offer concessions "in a misguided effort" to deter others from leaving ICC.

The Philippine president also said he has faith in the president-elect's plans against illegal immigrants.

The Philippine president said he has started the groundwork for possible suspension of habeas corpus.

Duterte said south-east Asia could become destination of choice for Isis fighters fleeing Middle East.

Pygmy tribes claim they are tortured and threatened with death if they return to their land.

One rape survivor is transforming the way we talk about sexual violence through the medium of art.

The researchers' algorithm correctly predicted the outcome of hundreds of cases with 79% accuracy.

IBTimes UK interviews Nigerian journalist on how female genital mutilation impacted on her life.

Country claimed in 2015 it wanted to leave ICC following criticism for refusing to arrest Sudan's President.

Amnesty International's new report details abuses suffered by Sunni Arabs fleeing Isis-controlled areas.

Maldives government accuses Commonwealth of not recognising progress in the archipelago.

UNHCR head Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein cites Trump's comments on minorities and torture.

Child refugees, some as young as eight, are easy prey for traffickers and criminals.

Getting LGBT equality right is good for business, but it will not happen by itself.

Human rights groups have reacted angrily after 55-year-old man arrested on a charge of aggravated rape.

Government claims to be doing troops a favour, but it's simply sweeping MoD's mass failings under the carpet.

26-year-old held after hashtag #ArrestMohammedAlfayo started trending.

Nine dead during rescue operation as Italy marks anniversary of 2013 shipwreck which killed 368 migrants.

Edgar Matobato said he had killed more than 50 people as part of Duterte's anti-crime squad.

'What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose his soul? I choose to keep my soul,' says Leila de Lima.

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, India said terrorism was the root cause behind people fleeing from their home soil.

IBTimes UK speaks to a witness of the violence of 19 September in the DRC's capital Kinshasa

The joint report says an inquiry into human rights breaches is needed before arms should be sold to Saudi Arabia.

Rights group claims conditions of return of Somali refugees are against international law.

Five young girls speak out. Their names have been changed and their faces are hidden to protect their identities.

A white paper released by the country hailed the changes made in the field of justice for rights protection.

The communist state is allegedly filtering messages containing at least 30 keywords.