A Facebook group of men bonding over misogyny recently shocked the nation – but accountability is unlikely

People claiming to be ‘silenced’ are being featured in national mainstream media platforms. There’s a word for that

OPINION: When those who oppose people’s rights turn to the law for protection, we should ask questions about power

For too long, peacebuilding has been left to men, without any success, say activists on both sides of the conflict

Russia has passed a controversial law banning the ‘promotion’ of homosexuality. Here’s what you need to know

The controversial group’s charitable status was challenged in a hearing brought by trans youth charity Mermaids

Godfred Yeboah Dame criticised some clauses as unconstitutional, but backed the proposed law in principle

openDemocracy analysis reveals extent of Qatar’s charm offensive in the decade leading up to the World Cup

Exclusive: Russian troops guilty of homophobic abuse including sexual violence and imprisonment, says LGBTIQ group

Twitter’s disbanding of its Africa office and human rights team poses a threat to information across the continent

Mermaids staff received more than 100 abusive calls and messages in the wake of a misleading news article

A digital community once focused on the challenges of parenting became a unique space for political empowerment

OPINION: The platform was already a haven for abuse. What could be taken away is structural privilege, not safety

Men are weaponising online abuse and physical violence to keep women’s voices out of politics

Weeks after Azerbaijan’s attack, queer activists won support from a member of Turkey’s parliament at annual forum

Violence against women and girls has long been a taboo subject for Brazil’s Indigenous communities. No more

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Recent terrorist shooting of two queer people shows things are worsening for the community, say activists

Moroccan feminists are protesting both online and offline to kickstart stalled reforms to abortion rights and more

OPINION: The EU should insist that Poland uphold the right to sexual and reproductive health care

Transphobia is compounding existing inequalities in housing and work, as one young Scot explains