Pope shows 'concern' on discredited gay conversion therapy
An Evangelical lesbian said Pope Francis had shown warmth to her after she told him about her experience of trying to become straight
'Digital revolution' excluding the most vulnerable, world leaders told
The 'digitisation of information' impacts every sector in society but not everyone benefits equally, says a leading human rights researcher
We are human and want to have sex too, disabled women say
Women with disabilities are often ignored, shunned or mocked when seeking help from medical practitioners or even friends or family, victims said
Should people be paid for sharing their personal data online?
While getting paid for tagging photos on Instagram or uploading to YouTube might sound way off, the idea has been gaining some traction in the United States
EXCLUSIVE-Mexico mulls human trafficking overhaul that may protect sex workers
The draft includes plans to amend the law to differentiate trafficking from exploitation, as well as improving victim protection and training for public servants
Suicides fall with gay marriage in Sweden, Denmark as stigma fades
Gay marriage was legalised in Sweden in 2009 and Denmark in 2012, with both nations seen as global leaders for LGBT+ rights
UK urged to give women right to know what male colleagues earn
Lack of transparency over salaries means women struggle to know when they are being underpaid or to raise a legal challenge when the law is broken
Built to scale? Growing pains hit Cambodia's businesses for good
Businesses with a social purpose across Southeast Asia struggle to juggle more money and staff with their ideals of improving the lives of vulnerable communities
Setback for Tunisia's #MeToo movement as new MP gets immunity
A private Facebook group set up by the feminist organisation Aswat Nissa for victims to recount instances of harassment now has 21,600 members
Social media: double-edged sword for LGBT+ Asia
Technology companies should do more to crack down on hate speech and improve security for vulnerable people, campaigners said