Thomson Reuters Foundation publishes 2022 Annual Report
The Thomson Reuters Foundation has published its 2022 Annual Report . This comprehensive report showcases our work over the last year, from key achievements and milestones to an overview of our impact and a detailed breakdown of our annual accounts.
Trans rights gain ground despite rising European rhetoric
Surveys show greater acceptance for transgender equality despite culture wars across the continent
Tackling human rights violations of pre-trial detainees through a call for international standards
The Global Prison Trends Index of 2022, affirms that 1 in every 3 persons imprisoned world-wide is a pre-trial detainee and as per the World Prison Brief, pre-trial detainees make up an average of 30% of the global prison population. The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) which focuses on prison and police reforms and access to information across Commonwealth countries, found numerous gaps in legal provisions across 54 Commonwealth jurisdictions which are inadequate in safeguarding the rights of pretrial detainees.
OPINION: Eurovision is more than glitz and camp – it’s a force for LGBTQ+ inclusion
Eurovision is a great ambassador for global equality and human rights
"We're being hounded" - French transgender sprinter decries Olympics ban
World Athletics (WA) banned transgender women from elite female competitions, French sprinter Halba Diouf feels she is being marginalised and hounded
Embattled US Republican Rep. George Santos to face federal charges - CNN
U.S. federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against Republican U.S. congressman George Santos, who has admitted to lying about his resume but defied calls to step down
Supporting journalists to access protective equipment while reporting on conflict in Ukraine
A conversation with Kerry Paterson, Deputy Emergencies Director at the Committee to Protect Journalists, where she helps guide CPJ’s emergency assistance and journalist safety work worldwide, and to shape CPJ’s response to crises.
OPINION: Talking to LGBTQ+ people will help Malaysian society become more liberal
Many people in Malaysia are not against LGBTQ+ people – but they just have never spoken to one before. Dialogue is the way, argues Alan Sorasak
Bills restricting transgender rights in the US
Hundreds of bills related to transgender issues have been introduced in 2023 - from drag bans to curbs on gender-affirming care
Erdogan calls opposition 'pro-LGBT' at election rally
Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan accused the opposition of being "pro-LGBT" at a rally in Istanbul