EU ruling boosts UK traveller rights for Nepal flights
In a groundbreaking decision, the European Commission has confirmed that UK travellers can now book connecting flights to Nepal through EU hubs without violating passenger rights regulations.
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Wetherspoons pays damages for autism discrimination
JD Wetherspoons has been ordered to pay £3,500 in damages after staff at a Bristol pub refused service to an autistic man and his carer in a landmark discrimination case.
Wetherspoons pays £12K for autistic teen discrimination
JD Wetherspoons has been ordered to pay substantial compensation after a pub manager publicly shamed a 19-year-old autistic customer for using the disabled toilet, in a landmark discrimination case.
Mexico City elects first female mayor in historic vote
Claudia Sheinbaum makes history as Mexico City's first female mayor in a groundbreaking election that signals progress for LGBTQ rights and gender equality in Mexican politics.
California permanently bans swan hunting
California implements permanent ban on swan hunting after years of debate, protecting trumpeter swans while facing opposition from hunting communities and indigenous groups.
Icelandic women strike for equality on 50th anniversary
Thousands of Icelandic women are walking out of workplaces and homes in a powerful 24-hour strike marking five decades since the groundbreaking 1975 protest that changed the nation.
Fair Work Commission slams Perth employer for wage theft
Western Australia's Fair Work Commission uncovers systematic underpayment of Perth worker, exposing deliberate wage theft and compliance failures in shocking employment case.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
Portugal bans burqas in public buildings
Portugal passes landmark legislation prohibiting full-face veils for gender equality and religious reasons, with fines up to €150 for violators in public buildings.
Lia Thomas launches legal fight against Trump sports policy
Transgender athlete Lia Thomas initiates landmark legal challenge against policy banning transgender women from female sports categories, setting the stage for a major equality battle in competitive swimming.
Minister faces criticism over trans guidance delays
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces criticism as long-awaited transgender guidance for schools faces further delays from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, sparking political blame game.
Government defies Supreme Court equality ruling
Labour's Bridget Phillipson accuses ministers of undermining parliamentary sovereignty after they ignore court ruling on equality impact assessments in new legislation.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Watchdog warns against transgender school guidance
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has issued a formal warning over Bridget Phillipson's transgender guidance for schools, citing significant legal concerns and potential breaches of equality law.
EHRC slams Labour's transgender school guidance plans
Labour's shadow education secretary faces fierce criticism from the Equality and Human Rights Commission over proposed transgender guidance that could put children at risk and undermine parental rights.
Zimbabwe's Nhanga ceremony battles child marriages
In rural Zimbabwe, traditional Nhanga ceremonies are being reimagined as powerful tools to combat child marriages and empower young girls through cultural education and women's rights awareness.
Minister accuses mayor of exploiting faith in watchdog complaint
Shadow Justice Secretary Steve Reed makes unprecedented intervention with human rights watchdog over 'deeply worrying' conduct by Lutfur Rahman in East London
Labour vows to scrap controversial EHRC equality guidance
Shadow Justice Secretary announces sweeping reforms to equality and human rights protections, targeting government's contentious EHRC guidance for immediate revocation.
Minister appalled by Muslim charity's women ban
Communities Secretary Michael Gove expresses outrage after investigation reveals Muslim charity MEND excludes women from senior positions, raising serious equality concerns.
London Muslim charity accused of discriminating against women
A prominent Muslim charity in London has been suspended from a government advisory role following allegations of systemic discrimination against women, sparking a wider debate about equality in community organisations.
Working dad anxiety: 50% fear requesting parental leave
New research reveals 50% of working fathers remain nervous about requesting equal parental leave, despite legislation changes. Discover the barriers preventing true workplace equality.
Girl Child 2025: The Unfinished Equality Battle
As we approach International Day of the Girl Child 2025, new data reveals both progress and persistent challenges in girls' education, safety, and rights worldwide.
Virginia GOP official in same-sex marriage controversy
Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears faces backlash after suggesting same-sex marriage protections aren't necessary, despite Supreme Court ruling.
Aziz Ansari Saudi show sparks HRW donation return
Human Rights Watch returns donation from comedian Aziz Ansari following his controversial performance at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh comedy festival, raising questions about entertainment and human rights.
NYC subway faces civil rights investigation over service equality
The US Department of Transportation launches civil rights investigation into New York's MTA following complaints about unequal service in minority neighbourhoods.
Tory Minister: 'Biological Sex Matters' in Trans Rights Row
Conservative Party conference ignites controversy as Women and Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch defends stance on biological sex, drawing criticism from LGBT+ groups and prompting internal party debate.
Badenoch attacks Human Rights Act in Tory speech
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
Badenoch suggests UK could ignore ECHR in Northern Ireland
Cabinet minister Kemi Badenoch faces backlash after suggesting the UK government could disregard European Court of Human Rights rulings in Northern Ireland, drawing sharp criticism from Sinn Féin and raising constitutional concerns.
Tory Ministers Launch Attack on Human Rights Convention
Senior Conservatives launch explosive attack on European human rights rules, exposing deep party divisions over Britain's legal sovereignty and immigration policy.
Scottish Labour members revolt over ECHR stance
Scottish Labour members revolt against leadership's European human rights position, creating political turmoil ahead of potential government role
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