Guatemala law prohibits same-sex marriage and discussing sexuality in schools
First proposed in 2018, the law for the protection of life and the family was passed this week on International Women's Day
Refugees battle digital divide to stay documented in South Africa
Refugees and asylum seekers say challenges with renewing their permits on the country's new online system leave them at risk of deportation and harassment
Latin America's trans politicians gain ground in a dangerous region
At least 189 transgender people were killed last year in Latin America, more than any other, according to TGEU, which warned that the true number may be higher due to under-reporting.
FACTBOX: The world's pandemic education crisis
About 1.6 billion children have been affected by COVID school closures since the pandemic began, and some may never catch up
'Lost generation' feared as COVID school closures fuel inequality
Millions of children have dropped out of school during the pandemic and many more are at risk, education experts warn
OPINION: Why much greater gender equality is needed in technology
The lack of women in STEM hurts our chances of creating a sustainable, equitable world – here’s what should be done about it.
U.S. immigrants feel 'chilling effect' of Trump-era benefits rule
A year ago, the Biden administration disavowed Donald Trump’s controversial policy, but many low-income migrants are still forgoing welfare benefits for fear a claim could hurt their immigration status
The disasters that never happened: how to soothe rising climate anxiety
Talking more about early warnings, evacuations and other measures that keep people safe could ease worries about the effects of global warming, experts say
Pandemic surveillance: is tracing tech here to stay?
From contact tracing to facial recognition, the pandemic has seen countries turn to technology to save lives. But as the virus retreats, can surveillance be rolled back, too?