Human Rights

Saudi Man divorces wife on wedding night

'You are not How I Imagined, I Divorce you', Saudi Man Declares to Bride on Wedding Night

Saudi man who divorced his bride on their wedding night has been branded as "totally irresponsible" and "utterly insensitive".

Nov 17, 2014

Pope Francis builds showers for the homeless at the Vatican

Pope Francis Building Showers for Homeless at Vatican

Work to build three showers within the public restrooms under St Peter's colonnades is set to begin on Monday.

Nov 17, 2014

G20 Summit 2014: What you need to Know and What You Need to See (PHOTOS)

Leaders from the Group of 20 member countries and other nations have arrived at the Australian city of Brisbane for the G20 Summit. The two-day summit, which begun today will mark the ninth global leaders meeting.

Nov 15, 2014

Kiss of Love: After Kochi, Kolkata and Delhi, Protest Against Moral Policing Heads to Calicut

The team has changed the title of the Calicut episode to "Kiss in the Street"

Nov 11, 2014

Activists celebrate overturning a sharia law against cross-dressing at the Appeals Court in the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya November 7, 2014.

Malaysian Court Grants Cross-Dressing Rights to 3 Men; Says Sharia Law is 'Unconstitutional'

The Malaysian Court of Appeal said that punishing transgenders for cross-dressing contravenes freedom of expression.

Nov 7, 2014

'Million Mask March' 2014: Activist movement group 'Anonymous' will take to streets in 463 locations on 5 November.

What is Million Mask March? Anonymous Holds Government-Bashing Rally in 463 Cities on Guy Fawkes Day

Hacktivist group Anonymous holds 'Million Mask March' 2014 to protest against corrupt governments, coinciding with Guy Fawkes Night

Nov 4, 2014

Apple CEO Tim Cook Comes Out; Says He's Proud to Be Gay

Apple CEO Tim Cook described his sexuality as "among the greatest gifts God has given me".

Oct 31, 2014

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Pope Francis Wants Capital Punishment, Life Sentences to Be Abolished

"A lifetime in prison is a hidden death sentence," Pope says.

Oct 24, 2014

How Oil-Rich UAE Exploits Migrant Domestic Workers: Report

The 79-page report documents how the UAE visa sponsorship system, known as kafala, and the lack of labour law protections leave migrant domestic workers exposed to abuse.

Oct 23, 2014

Diwali Fireworks: Sivakasi's Child Labour Taint Refuses to go Away

Sivakasi caught the public eye when activists exposed the rampant child labour employed in its factories.

Oct 23, 2014

US Court Lets American Group Challenge Modi's Immunity

A US court has asked a human rights group to respond by Nov 4 to the US government's "suggestion of immunity" in a case against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for alleged crimes against humanity.

Oct 22, 2014

Amazon India Widens Reach of 'Gift A Smile' Initiative before Diwali

Gift a smile to the under privileged people through Amazon India's initiative

Oct 14, 2014

North Korea Claims Concentration Camps are Used to 'Improve People's Mentality and Re-Educate Them'

North Korea claims concentration camps are used to "improve people" and "reform" them through labour.

Oct 8, 2014

The total area of Norean Korea's concentration camps, where political prisoners are held, is twice as large as Seoul.

North Korean Concentration Camps are Double the Size of Seoul

The total area of North Korean concentration camps, where political prisoners are held, is twice the size of Seoul.