Russia continues to propose anti-LGBTQ+ legislations
Government officials in Russia have proposed a new bill that forbids transexual people from receiving gender-affirming healthcare services.
Afghan women living comfortable lives, claims Taliban
Women in Afghanistan cannot even attend schools and colleges, but the Taliban believes that they are living "free and dignified" lives.
People still think it is justified to beat your wife, claims UN report
The social and cultural biases against women have not shown any sign of progress in the last 10 years, according to the latest report by the United Nations.
Controversial illegal migration bill raises concerns over border control
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Taliban cut off hands of four men, flog nine publicly in football stadium
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Saudi Arabia professor sentenced to death for using social media against government
A famous law professor in Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to death for having a Twitter account.
Women and girls' education merely being 'postponed:' claims Taliban
The Taliban has said that it is merely "postponing" their education and not putting a permanent ban on it.
Iraq: 17-year-old girl swarmed, attacked by male mob for 'dressing immodestly'
A 17-year-old girl was publicly attacked by 16 men in Iraq for dressing "immodestly" at a motorcycle race.
Iranian police detain top football players at New Year's Eve party
Several top football players were detained by Iranian police on New Year's Eve in Tehran.
Iranian chess player forced to move to Spain after appearing without hijab in tournament: Reports
Sara Khadem is reportedly planning to settle in Spain after photos of her taking part in an international tournament without a hijab went viral.
Taliban-led Afghan administration suspends women from universities
Afghanistan's Taliban-run higher education ministry on Tuesday suspended access to universities by female students until further notice, drawing strong condemnation from the United States, Britain and the United Nations.
Qatar's migrant workers wary of life after the World Cup
Labour rights have been a hot topic for Qatar, virtually since it was awarded the World Cup 12 years ago.
Iran publicly hangs 23-year-old man in second protest-related execution
A 23-year-old man was executed in a public hanging carried out in the city of Mashhad, Iran.
UK-Iranian women torn over World Cup support
Although highly critical of the rulers in Tehran, they still proudly projected their Iranian heritage.
Saudi Arabia beheads 12 people by sword in latest spate of executions
The ultraconservative Sunni kingdom of Saudi Arabia executed 12 people in 10 days for drug offences, according to a human rights organisation.
World Cup kicks off with Qatar ruler's call to put aside divisions
Qatar's ruler opened the World Cup on Sunday with a call for people of all races and orientations to put aside their differences, speaking as the host nation faced a barrage of criticism over its treatment of foreign workers and LGBT rights.
Iranian security forces beat women, open fire at protesters in Tehran
Iranian security forces opened fire on anti-hijab protesters and beat women in capital Tehran.
British policies on migration, rights issues under fire at U.N. rights forum
The United Kingdom faced a barrage of questions and criticism of its migration and poverty policies in a United Nations review of its human rights record on Thursday amid allegations that it is backsliding on freedoms.
Security forces tear gas students defying Iran protest ultimatum
Protests in Iran entered a more violent phase on Sunday as students, who defied an ultimatum by the Revolutionary Guards and a warning from the president, were met with tear gas and gunfire from security forces, social media videos showed.
Woman set to be stoned to death for 'adultery'
Human rights groups are mobilising against the death sentence by stoning of a woman in Sudan.
Gay people 'should not expect to kiss in public' at World Cup, says Qatar's UK ambassador
Gay couples heading to Qatar to witness the Football World Cup in November should not expect to be able to kiss in the streets.
Child sex abuse in Britain is epidemic, UK inquiry says
Child sex abuse is epidemic in Britain, affecting millions of victims, and those who work with young people should be prosecuted if they fail to report it, a seven-year public inquiry concluded on Thursday.
Three men sentenced to death for refusing to leave their homes for Saudi mega-city construction
Three Saudi tribesmen have been sentenced to death for refusing to leave their homes to make way for the government's ambitious project Neom mega city.
North Korea Says UN Human Rights Expert Is 'US Puppet'
North Korea says UN human rights expert is 'US puppet'
David Beckham slammed for praising 'perfect' Qatar in tourism video
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