'A pandemic in a pandemic': Coronavirus deepens U.S. racial gaps

How coronavirus continues to expose racial inequalities in the United States. An insight from members of the Black community

Dutch online store bans 'Black Pete' merchandise as 'hurtful'

Blackface began in U.S. shows where white performers made fun of slaves


'LGBT people are also humans': Thai Buddhist monk backs equality

Shine Waradhammo's support for LGBT+ rights is a rare and welcome move as Thailand prepares to pass a civil partnership bill


Futures destroyed: COVID-19 unleashes 'shadow pandemics' on Africa's girls

From rape and sexual exploitation to child marriage and early pregnancy, COVID-19 has unleashed a myriad of "shadow pandemics" on girls across Africa, say child rights groups


Ugandan officials summoned before court over torture of LGBT+ youth

The court's move is seen as a positive step for sexual minorities in the east African nation, where gay sex carries a life sentence and homophobia and the persecution of LGBT+ people is widespread, yet rarely punished


'Bad to worse': Beirut blast final blow for Lebanon's trapped migrants

Migrants are hit by homelessness, hunger and mental health problems


U.S. baseball commentator suspended for anti-gay slur on air

The broadcaster, Thom Brennaman, came under fire for his homophobic comment made mid-game on Wednesday


Opinion

OPINION: ‘No one can take our power from us anymore’ - Belarus’ Women in White

Dressed in white and carrying flowers, Belarusian women have taken to the streets to call for President Lukashenko to quit


OPINION: Fear, mistrust and COVID-19 in Bangladesh camps 

I have been an emergency doctor for years, but the coronavirus outbreak is by far the biggest challenge I have ever faced



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