Legacy for the future? Japan urged to outlaw LGBT+ discrimination before Olympics
Japanese trans athlete Fumino Sugiyama says, "We can't look back and say: 'Oh there was a big party, but nothing changed.'
Arabs talk sex and taboos on Clubhouse app, but for how long?
Arab fans embrace Clubhouse as a means to broach matters seldom discussed in public while some fear a broad clampdown by authoritarian governments in the region
Five human rights wins in a year marked by COVID-19 backsliding
From Black Lives Matter protests to climate lawsuits, Amnesty highlighted bright spots in its annual human rights report
EU leaders promise new refugee funds, nudge Turkey on rights
Turkey, home to some 4 million refugees, say the EU broke promises of aid for curbing migration into Europe, while the EU say funds depend on adherence to EU rights standards
'Pay up': Indian trafficking victims left destitute by compensation delays
Hit by COVID-19 delays, some 12,000 survivors of trafficking, sexual assault and acid attacks are waiting for claims to be assessed
Jail time for transgender women in Cameroon extended after trial delay
The two transgender women were arrested on Feb. 8 for wearing women's clothes while eating in a restaurant
TIMELINE-How transgender rights became the focus of a U.S. culture war
Republicans across the country have introduced a record 127 bills on transgender issues in 22 U.S. states this year
Celebrities defend trans rights, rejecting wave of U.S. laws
From Anna Wintour to Selena Gomez, high-profile figures speak out as debates intensify
Lil Nas X's satanic music video 'liberating' for Black gay men
Rapper hailed for 'liberating' video reclaiming 'Satanic' trope aimed at many LGBT+ people
Arkansas legislature votes to ban transgender treatments for youth
The Arkansas legislation votes to ban transgender treatments for youth