Human Rights

Activists are taking aim at politicians after a week of action against the Paralympic sponsor, reports Amy Hall.

Filed in: Disability Human Rights Sport United Kingdom

From 1 September squatting residential buildings in England and Wales will be illegal. Phoenix Rainbow says this is unfair and unworkable.

Filed in: Housing Human Rights Law United Kingdom

On the International Day for the Disappeared, Tim Baster and Isabelle Merminod meet Turkish families still seeking justice for their missing loved ones.

Filed in: Human Rights Turkey

British Indians need to be among those bringing the people responsible for the 2002 carnage to justice says Mari Marcel Thekaekara.

Filed in: Human Rights India Law United Kingdom

In her third and final instalment from the Congo, Erin Byrnes talks to journalists championing untold stories, despite working in a conflict zone.

Filed in: Congo, Democratic Republic of Human Rights Women

Protesters have taken to the streets of Istanbul after dozens are imprisoned during a major police crackdown on union activists.

Filed in: Activism Human Rights Trade Unions Turkey

India’s leading film star Aamir Khan is shining a light on tough social issues and the country is taking notice, says Mari Marcel Thekaekara.

Filed in: Human Rights India

A 30-year struggle has finally led to victory for the Grandmothers of the Disappeared. Libby Powell reports.

Filed in: Activism Argentina Human Rights

Days after five are killed in clashes over the Minas Congas gold mining project, peaceful protester Father Marco Arana is dragged into custody.

Filed in: Human Rights Mining Peru

Those cleaning the huge department stores in London are still paid the minimum wage but now they’re getting organized, reports Michael Pooler.

Filed in: Human Rights United Kingdom Work

The people want change, and this time it’s personal, says Nahla Mahmoud.

Filed in: Human Rights Politics Sudan