British armed forces to allow people with HIV to enlist
From next year, serving British military personnel who have tested positive for HIV, but no longer carry a detectable viral load, will be allowed to be deployed on military operations
One in eight children found at risk of becoming child soldiers
Charity calls for measures to ensure access to education to protect children from forced recruitment by armed groups
Seven highlights from Trust Conference 2021
Trust Conference – the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s flagship annual event – convened world-leading human rights defenders, innovators, media experts, business leaders and policymakers to address some of today’s most critical societal challenges and to discuss a post-pandemic recovery with inclusive growth, climate justice, media freedom and protection of digital rights.
Escape from Kabul: a gay man dodges death at the hands of the Taliban
The Taliban seized power in Afghanistan more than 100 days ago, following the fall of the capital Kabul on August 15... But concern is growing for LGBT+ Afghans, some of whom are on the run fearing death.
Taliban release media guidelines, ban shows with female actors
During the Taliban's previous rule, strict curbs were placed on women's ability to leave the house, unless accompanied by a male relative, or to receive education
LGBT+ Afghans fear being forgotten 100 days since Taliban takeover
LGBT+ Afghans say threats, harassment and violence are on the increase 100 days since the Taliban seized power
OPINION: There’s still time for the United States to do the right thing in Afghanistan for LGBT+ people
America’s longest war may yet spawn an even longer humanitarian crisis.
Afghans 'marry off' baby girls for dowries as starvation looms
Afghanistan's economic meltdown following the Taliban's takeover 100 days ago is pushing destitute families to marry off young daughters - and even baby girls, campaigners say
'My computer is my weapon': Afghan woman journalist stands up to Taliban
Journalist Zahra Joya was forced to flee Afghanistan but continues to run her news agency from a London hotel
Climate change risks 'runaway' humanitarian crisis, aid system collapse, UN warns
Aid agencies say the needs of those hit by droughts and floods are surging and could spiral out of control, calling for more money to help the vulnerable adapt to a warmer world