human rights

A video showing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removing a woman doctor's hijab at an appointment letter distribution in Patna has drawn sharp reactions from political parties. The Congress and RJD criticised the act as disrespectful, while discussions on respect, dignity and women's safety have intensified.

Ashish Shaik Dec 15, 2025

Iran executed Zahra Ismaili in 2021 even after she suffered a fatal heart attack before her hanging. Rights groups say the case symbolises the country's worsening human-rights record.

Carson Beale Nov 07, 2025

A British veteran has been stranded in Dubai for years under a travel ban, left homeless and without cancer care after a disputed arrest.

Carson Beale Oct 06, 2025

Spanish town Jumilla makes history as first municipality to ban Muslim Eid celebrations in public spaces, sparking constitutional crisis and accusations of discrimination against the country's 2.4 million Muslims.

Teddy Cambosa Aug 07, 2025

Opus Dei, an ultra religious Catholic institution, is being accused of using false promises of a better life to coerce 43 children into slavery and seclusion.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Apr 15, 2025

A British tourist suffered injuries and extortion by Thai authorities after a minor accident, leading to trauma and stolen belongings.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Feb 03, 2025

Parastoo Ahmadi, an Iranian singer, defied hijab laws by foregoing the use of a hijab in her online performance and was arrested, sparking outrage.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Dec 18, 2024

The UK bans puberty blockers for transgender youth due to safety concerns, despite criticism from medical and LGBT+ groups.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Dec 15, 2024

Chinese sanitary pad manufacturers face backlash for misleading lengths, raising safety concerns and highlighting ongoing issues of period poverty.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Dec 03, 2024

Lowe's, a home improvement retailer, is the latest US company to eliminate parts of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Danielle Summer Aug 31, 2024

Parents are paying their sons more than their daughters and working women are still paid just 91p for every £1 earned by males. Why is this happening and when will it change?

Danielle Summer Aug 31, 2024

Foxconn and Apple are refusing to hire married women in India, claiming that women have more responsibilities at home compared to their male counterparts.

Danielle Summer Jun 27, 2024

Miss J Earle lost an employment tribunal claim after she was fired for failing to say the name of her law firm.

Danielle Summer Jun 04, 2024

CEO turnover is at an all-time high, and the tiny percentage of women at the top are leaving the fastest.

Danielle Summer May 29, 2024

Melinda Gates has stepped away from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, fighting gender inequalities with her brand new non-profit organisation instead.

Danielle Summer May 29, 2024

Greenwashing in the ESG sector has stunted investor participation for years. Regulators continue to enforce disclosure rules on firms to curb misleading marketing practices and hollow ESG claims.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 29, 2024

Survey data shows that 64 per cent of employees are willing to take a pay cut for a job that better supports their mental wellbeing.

Danielle Summer Mar 19, 2024

Retailers are refusing to stock women's football boots due to lack of awareness about the growing business opportunity.

Danielle Summer Mar 15, 2024

UN Women have warned that more than one in five women and girls are at risk of living in extreme poverty by 2030.

Danielle Summer Mar 02, 2024

"Does #MeToo not include Jewish or Israeli women?", asks Beverly, an Israeli woman who spoke to International Business Times UK about how her faith in modern-day feminism is fading and what Hamas really did on October 7.

Danielle Summer Feb 03, 2024

Three Police Officers have been shamed for making misogynistic and sexual comments while watching body-cam footage of a woman having a seizure.

Danielle Summer Jan 31, 2024

The Taliban claims women are doing better under their regime as opposed to their situation under previous governments.

Sadhna Yadav Jan 22, 2024

Any criticism of the royal family is considered taboo as well as illegal in Thailand.

Sadhna Yadav Jan 19, 2024

Several images and videos of women being picked up by Taliban fighters have made it to social media platforms.

Sadhna Yadav Jan 09, 2024

The Taliban regime has also shut down women's shelters in the country.

Sadhna Yadav Dec 18, 2023

In the first 10 months of 2023, more than 600 people have been sentenced to death and executed in Iran.

Danielle Summer Dec 07, 2023

While humanitarian support is huge, researchers have found that one-fifth of one per cent of the aid funds was spent on reducing gender-based violence.

Danielle Summer Nov 29, 2023

As part of its policy that sets out to "sinicise" religious minorities, the Chinese government has ordered the destruction of thousands of mosques.

Danielle Summer Nov 23, 2023

The Kurdish-focused rights group Hengaw has claimed that the teenager remains in a critical condition.

Sadhna Yadav Oct 05, 2023

The Taliban barred girls from attending secondary schools on September 18, 2021, a month after it took over Afghanistan.

Sadhna Yadav Sep 19, 2023