Ahead of LGBT+ crackdown, fleeing Bruneians fear for friends back home
Gay and trans refugees said they feared for friends who were still in Brunei as it prepares to bring in Sharia laws punishing sodomy with the death penalty
Cambodia urged to boost funding for 'bride trafficking' pacts
Tens of thousands of Southeast Asian women have been lured to China by criminal networks promising lucrative jobs, only to be sold as brides
Danger still lingers two years after Colombia's deadly Mocoa landslide
Communities are struggling to rebuild after the deadly landslide, with about 25,000 living in areas at risk of flooding and mudslides
FACTBOX -From medics to movies, the 10 biggest transgender stories of the year
On the 10th International Day of Transgender Visibility, here are 10 stories from the last year about the 25 million people whose gender identity does not match their birth sex
'Invisible yet visible': Singapore's transgender people live in the shadows
Singapore is among a handful of Asian nations that recognises transgender people, yet social attitudes are often highly conservative
'Now I'm nothing': Zimbabwe floods leave local traders destitute
Many in Zimbabwe have lost their livelihoods after flooding caused by Cyclone Idai swept away shops, stock and animals
Angelina Jolie pushes for women to be part of Afghan peace talks
Some women fear losing freedoms gained since the Taliban was overthrown, and complain their voices are being sidelined
No more hate: LGBT+ Slovaks hope election will be turning point for gay community
Polls suggest that a gay-friendly lawyer is set to win a presidential election in one of Europe's most socially conservative countries
UK, George Clooney lead calls for Brunei to drop LGBT+ death penalty
The announcement targeting LGBT+ people has sparked international outrage with politicians and celebrities calling on Brunei to immediately halt its plans
Google drops LGBT+ 'conversion therapy' app after outcry
The tech company had been suspended from an LGBT+ rights ranking over the Living Hope Ministries app