Asian migrant workers locked up, dumped as coronavirus curbs easeAuthorities must commit to better migrant housing and reform the law to free up visas tied to employers |
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From coronavirus crackdowns to court battles: 10 top LGBT+ stories in 2020In 2020, Bhutan and Gabon lifted gay sex bans while Uganda clamped down on the LGBT+ community |
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Kashmir bid to stop urban flooding claims wetland casualtyWildlife wardens demand urgent measures to restore the Hokera wetland, as the excavation of a channel to prevent floods in Srinagar sucks the protected ecosystem dry |
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Cambodia adds human trafficking lessons to schoolsThe new lessons will help students understand the different forms of human trafficking, the roles of schools and communities in prevention, and the relevant laws and rights |
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Challenging police violence ... while BlackLuke Stewart was sleeping in his car, Clayton Dobbins was riding his bike, Shase Howse fumbled for his keys. None broke the law. All caught police attention. All were Black. |
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WIDER IMAGE-Scarred by 2020, Gen Z looks to a COVID-free futureWhile a lot was heard about older people at risk from COVID-19, this younger generation also saw their worlds turned upside down in 2020 |
OPINION: Will migrants and refugees be left out of mass vaccine programs?Migrants and refugees must not be left behind while the rest of the world recovers: none of us are safe until all of us are safe |
OPINION: Schools around the world must teach LGBT+ acceptanceFrom Mongolia to Chile and Nepal, more countries are realizing the value of teaching students to understand and appreciate those with different sexual orientations and gender identities |
OPINON: Under cover of COVID, new laws in Asia threaten environmental and social protectionsHit hard by the pandemic, Asia's indigenous and local communities face fresh government-led efforts to exploit their land and resources |
OPINION: Women's financial inclusion can help tackle "bride trafficking" from Cambodia to ChinaWomen have been forced to weigh the known risks of marriage migration against their financial situation. Their conclusion is that better wages abroad is always worth the risk |
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