Polish protesters target church masses over near-total abortion ban
Protesters interrupt a mass in Poznan chanting "we are sick of this" and hold up banners with slogans in front of the altar
Can the United Nations protect human rights in the age of COVID-19?
On the 75th anniversary of the U.N.’s founding, experts warn human rights violations are flourishing and say the U.N. must adapt
Polish court ruling amounts to almost total ban on abortion
Abortion will only be allowed in Poland in the case of rape, incest or a threat to the mother's health and life
Polish court ruling amounts to almost total abortion ban
Abortion will be only be permissible in Poland in the case of rape, incest or a threat to the mother's health and life
'Venice of the East' revives canals to fix traffic snarls
A plan to revive some of Bangkok's fetid canals can help ease traffic congestion and create a more liveable city
Bangladeshi protestors say death penalty not the answer to rise in rape
Bangladesh has seen a surge in reported sexual crimes in recent years, but convictions remain rare at just 3% of cases
G20 women's forum urged to press hosts Saudi on rights
Saudi authorities arrested at least a dozen female activists in 2018
U.N. says pandemic will slow already miniscule progress in women's rights
Only modest gains in education and lowered maternal mortality have taken place since 1995, the U.N. said
Slovak parliament narrowly rejects tightening of abortion rules
The amendment would have doubled waiting periods, banned clinics from advertising services and made women declare their reasons for termination
OPINION: Without indigenous peoples, we can't stop nature's destruction
A proposed global goal to conserve 30% of land and seas by 2030 must take into account the rights and contributions of indigenous communities