UK jails gang who turned slavery into 'family business'
Police said the Cisar family lured their victims to the north of England from Slovakia with the promise of a better life, often targeting people in extreme poverty
Britain's top LGBT+ rights group draws fire over trans rights
At the heart of the matter is whether trans rights are compatible with those of other women
Growing global authoritarianism means we all need to become human rights defenders
It would be foolish to think that defending human rights is just an issue for people in faraway countries
Nation takes note as D.C.-area churches create affordable housing
Churches are quietly creating low-income housing in areas around Washington - and cities across the United States are taking notice
Malaysia should release Syrian man arrested after months in airport - U.N.
The case has invited comparisons to the Steven Spielberg movie "The Terminal"
On the road to zero carbon, Portland pinches off fossil fuels
Despite a legal battle, the city has banned new large-scale fossil fuel facilities - which could have far-reaching effects
Will Bollywood brush #MeToo claims under the red carpet?
"Lots of girls looking for film breaks are abused, discriminated against and treated like prostitutes"
Africa bets on technology to lure youth to farming
"A simple text to a farmer just to say, 'The weather outlook for the next three days is this' can fundamentally change what they do."
Popular British soap to feature only women in TV first
"It's the first time a soap has had an all-women team" - Emmerdale executive producer Jane Hudson
Indian cities dump 'progressive' law to speed up land acquisitions
The rapid expansion of Indian cities has triggered disputes over land, with rights groups reporting violent evictions of poorer communities