human rights

ECOWAS ministers hope plan of action will help 1 million stateless people in West Africa.

The Christian owners were at the centre of the previous 'gay cake' row.

Gay men and children face persecution as part of an anti-LGBT purge in the Russian region.

Clashes between armed groups fighting for control of Ouaka province killed at least 45.

106 boys and 131 girls were rescued, showing a significant rise since 2015.

820 girls and women trafficked to the Middle East in 2016, with the promise of work amid biting economic crisis.

Colonel Palanga Nawej replaced controversial General Celestin Kanyama, who was sacked this week.

RBD group says militiamen gang-rape civilians whose relatives are suspected to be of the opposition.

Someone used the Tor exit node operated by Dmitry Bogatov to post incendiary comments online.

Civilians are paying the price of renewed, brutal fighting in the CAR, MSF warns.

20% of all cases of SGBV committed against girls under 18, UNHCR said.

The regime in Iran is among the worst human rights abusers in the world.

We've prioritised trade and the economy over human life.

Amnesty deemed case 'most serious suspension of democratic rights in Western World since World War 2'.

UK prime minister is set to meet Saudi Arabia's King Salman a week after triggering Brexit talks.

It shows how broken politics is when an adviser to one of the most brutal world regimes is invited to meet MPs.

The activists, Su Changlan and Chen Qitang, were charged for inciting others to 'subvert state power'.

On International Transgender Day of Visibility, we explore how trans rights have improved over the last century – and listen to people's personal experiences along the way.

Trans representation on-screen is now improving – but there have been setbacks.

Warning from human rights organisation comes after the Qatar-UK Business Forum in London.

Jean-Marc Ayrault warns Congolese people's "disappointment" may fuel a violent crisis.

About 20% of CAR's schools are closed due to insecurity, displacement, or occupation by fighters.

New footage shows suspected Kamwina Nsapu militiamen executed by soldiers in Kasai region.

Kasaï Central is plagued by deadly violence between the security forces and a local militia, Kamwina Nsapu.

Probe follows footage seemingly showing soldiers shooting at civilians during a counterinsurgency operation.

American and Swedish UN investigators kidnapped by unidentified men with drivers and interpret.

New film highlights how activists are using social media and smartphones to fight oppressive regimes.

Clooney asks Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi to write to the UN Security Council seeking an inquiry.

On 9 March 2015, pro-democracy activist Dzamara was abducted by a group of men in the capital, Harare.

HRW says targeted sanctions would show Burundian officials there are 'consequences for their abuses'.