A landmark petition is calling on the UK government to introduce statutory paid leave for women suffering from severe period pain and conditions such as endometriosis, sparking a national debate on workplace equality and women's health.
In a major legal victory for migrant rights, the Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to remove asylum seekers from an Epping hotel. Discover the human rights arguments that secured their stay.
Nigel Farage's pledge to leave the ECHR if elected raises alarm among human rights advocates, who warn it could dismantle fundamental protections and isolate Britain on the world stage.
Illinois establishes a groundbreaking, state-funded legal hotline offering free, immediate counsel to LGBTQ+ residents facing discrimination, housing issues, and civil rights violations.
Nigel Farage faces internal crisis as Reform UK campaigner is suspended over vile remarks about migrant children crossing the Channel. Exclusive details on the investigation and political fallout.
A Georgian asylum seeker, housed at a taxpayer-funded hotel, has been accused of stealing a £1,000 designer jacket just nine weeks after arriving in the UK. A court heard his defence that he was 'forced' to commit the theft.
Millions of UK consumers gain powerful new rights as the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act becomes law, tackling subscription traps and fake reviews.
Two gay men were publicly whipped in Indonesia's Aceh province after being found guilty under strict Sharia law. The brutal caning has sparked international outrage and renewed debate on human rights.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch's proposed redefinition of 'sex' in the Equality Act has sparked a major political and social firestorm, pitting transgender rights against single-sex spaces.
Tensions boil over across Britain as local communities protest the housing of asylum seekers in hotels. From Merseyside to Essex, demonstrations escalate into clashes with police, revealing deep-seated frustrations over the UK's immigration policy.
Exclusive: The US deports a Ugandan asylum seeker, Kilmer Abrego Garcia, despite court findings he would face 'certain persecution' for his sexuality, igniting a major row with Uganda and outrage from human rights groups.
The United States has announced new visa restrictions for Ugandan officials in response to the country's harsh Anti-Homosexuality Act. This decisive move signals a major diplomatic rift over human rights.
Harry Potter author JK Rowling delivers a scathing critique of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's approach to gender recognition reforms, accusing her of fostering a toxic public discourse and ignoring women's concerns.
A landmark legal challenge against the controversial migrant deportation agreement between Eswatini and the United States has been delayed, sparking outcry from human rights organisations. The case scrutinises the legality of the pact that fast-tracks rem
A Nigerian father, previously denied asylum three times, has been granted the right to remain in Britain after a tribunal accepted his late claim that he faces persecution for being gay in his home country.
The UK government has officially outlawed Palestine Action under terrorism legislation, sparking fierce debate over protest rights and jury independence. Activists vow to continue demonstrations despite the ban.
Ex-President Donald Trump enlists former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to counter lawsuits alleging discrimination against transgender people at his Minnesota golf club, reigniting debates on LGBTQ+ rights and political lobbying.
A coalition of LA activist groups publishes a 'Do Not Stay' list of hotels allegedly contracting with ICE, urging a tourist boycott to target the immigration enforcement agency's operations.
A US federal appeals court has upheld a ruling blocking Donald Trump's attempt to strip Temporary Protected Status from hundreds of thousands of migrants. The landmark decision is a significant victory for immigrant rights groups.
A veteran Yosemite National Park ranger has been dismissed following a dispute over displaying a Trans Pride flag at work, igniting a fierce debate on free speech, discrimination, and National Park Service policies.
A Sudanese asylum seeker, housed in a luxury hotel at the public's expense, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting multiple women while working as a delivery rider. The case ignites a firestorm over the UK's immigration and justice systems.
A damning new report from Human Rights Watch details horrific war crimes, including mass killings and rape, perpetrated by the M23 rebel group with Rwandan support in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Epping Forest District Council triumphs in High Court fight to close a former hotel housing asylum seekers, overriding Home Office human rights objections. A major victory for local authority power.
Tensions flared in central London as pro-trans activists and police clashed during a women's rights demonstration, sparking debates over free speech and gender identity.
The UK's human rights watchdog has raised serious concerns over excessive police force during recent pro-Palestine demonstrations, calling for urgent reforms.
Four years after the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, women face severe restrictions, including imprisonment for minor offences, as the regime enforces strict Islamic laws.
Gambia's parliament debates repealing the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), sparking global outrage and fears of regression in women's rights.
Air Canada is under scrutiny after a passenger with mobility issues was charged for wheelchair assistance, sparking outrage and calls for better disability policies in air travel.
A damning report highlights worsening human rights in Britain, citing rising anti-Semitic violence under Labour and growing curbs on free speech. The findings echo concerns from Donald Trump's administration.
The Trump administration has accused the UK of failing to uphold human rights standards, sparking a diplomatic row between the two allies.