Human Rights

Two men publicly caned in Aceh for having gay sex

The punishment, condemned by rights groups, marked the first application of anti-homosexuality laws introduced in the province in 2014.

May 23, 2017

Meet Jedhinda, taxi driver who helped reduced maternal mortality rates by 27% in Tanzania

A first-of-its-kind ambulance taxi service created by the Vodafone Foundation to save the lives of high-risk pregnant women in two Tanzanian districts the size of Belgium, reduced maternal mortality rates by 27% in its first year.

May 22, 2017

Jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawis wife: Free my husband

Ensaf Haidars visit to the UK marks the five year anniversary of her husbands arrest.

May 19, 2017

#YellowSunday campaign aims to support, train and empower women in DRC

#YellowSunday, a Congolese–led initiative, is hoping to raise funds to enable 1,000 women living in conflict and post-conflict zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to train as nurses.

May 18, 2017

Why Irans election is important to the world

A year ago few would have believed that Hassan Rouhani would struggle to win re-election in Iran. But when Iran goes to the polls on 19 May, Rouhanis future is far from certain. Hardliners have coalesced around Ebrahim Raisi, a 56-year-old cleric that is sceptical of Irans nuclear deal with the West and is understood to have the favor of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Irans Supreme Leader.

May 17, 2017

Who is Chelsea Manning?

The U.S. Wikileaks whistleblower is to be released from prison on May 17 2017, but who is she?

May 17, 2017

Hospitals in UK badly affected by cyber attacks that cripple IT

IT failure caused by hacking has left several hospitals in the UK with no access to computers and phone systems.

May 12, 2017

Dhwayah 2017, transgenders beauty pageant

Queen of Dhwayah 2017: Kerala's next initiative to boost transgender; first-ever beauty pageant for third gender in India

The event is being organised by transgender association Dhwayah Arts and Cultural Society.

May 2, 2017

The 1992 LA Riots: How Rodney King beating sparked the unrest

The beating of Rodney King sparked the infamous 1992 LA Riots that lasted six days, left 55 people dead and another 2,000 injured. Over $1 billion worth of property was also damaged.

Apr 29, 2017

ISI agent surrenders at Delhi's IGI Airport; agencies verifying travels documents

Muhammad Ahmad Sheikh Muhammad Rafiq, a Pakistani passport holder, had arrived at the airport on an Air India flight from Dubai.

Apr 28, 2017

Amnesty UK vows to confront politicians over toxic language during election campaign

Politicians will be confronted if they use toxic language during the general election campaign, Amnesty International UK warned on Friday 28 April. Kate Allen, director of the human rights group, told IBTimes UK that her organisation will call out such behaviour.What politicians say influences public opinion and influences behaviour and there we want them to be careful, she said.

Apr 28, 2017

Eggs-tra special day for tiny penguins who hatched at London Zoo at Easter

The first two chicks of the year hatched at London Zoos penguin colony on Easter Monday (17 April), and theyve been seen on camera for the first time. Two Humboldt penguin chicks are now being hand-reared by keepers, after their parents were unable to care for them.

Apr 27, 2017

Earth Day 2017: Why is it observed, what is the theme this year and how is Google creating awareness?

This year's Earth day campaign is dedicated to an ambitious goal – to achieve global climate and environmental literacy within three years.

Apr 22, 2017

Louise Rosealma, Berkeley protest, punched, viral video,

Berkeley protests: The truth behind the woman seen being 'sucker-punched' in viral video

This victim, Louise Rosealma, stated that she did not exchange any words with the protesters and was simply standing in the corner

Apr 19, 2017

How Kathrine Switzer’s bib 261 became a symbol for women in sports

Running legend Kathrine Switzer has received numerous letters and photos from women around the world. Switzer first showed them how to be fearless using 261. In 1967, the 20-year- old Syracuse University journalism student, who unofficially trained with the men’s cross-country team, registered for the 71st Boston Marathon, at that time considered a male-only event. Upon her acceptance into the race, she received a bib—number 261. Through what she now calls a series of coincidences, she became the first woman to enter and finish the Boston Marathon with an official bib number. But this feat didn’t come without challenges.

Apr 18, 2017

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