Falkner: Government 'Abandoned' Women's Rights
Former EHRC head Kishwer Falkner accuses Labour of 'dissembling' over delays to new transgender guidance for single-sex spaces. Read the full story on the Westminster row.
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Farage urged to apologise for school racism allegations
Ex-equalities watchdog head Kishwer Falkner says Reform leader should apologise to those hurt by alleged school behaviour, even if he denies intent. Read the full story.
Ex-EHRC chief: Labour has 'abandoned women's rights'
Baroness Falkner accuses Labour of being 'terrified' of MPs pushing trans self-ID and failing grooming gang victims. Read the full explosive interview.
First complaint over Trump's drug boat airstrikes filed
The family of a Colombian fisherman killed in a US airstrike files a landmark human rights petition, challenging the legality of Trump's anti-narcotics campaign. Exclusive report.
Labour Minister Defends Transgender Guidance Delay
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insists she's taking time to 'get right' new transgender guidance amid claims of deliberate delay. The EHRC code could allow single-sex service exclusions.
Charity watchdog refuses to probe mosque women's ban
The Charity Commission faces backlash for refusing to investigate East London Mosque's ban on women and girls over 12 from a charity fun run, sparking discrimination claims.
Labour's Immigration Overhaul Faces Legal Challenges
Labour's new asylum reforms mirror failed Tory policies, facing identical legal hurdles from human rights laws. Will history repeat itself? Analysis inside.
Mosque Scraps Women's Ban From Fun Run After Probe
An East London mosque has reversed its ban on women and girls over 12 from a charity run after an investigation deemed it 'unlawful'. Read the full story on the equality victory.
Tory ECHR exit would create 'outlaw state' - Labour
Shadow justice secretary Shabana Mahmood condemns Conservative proposals to leave ECHR as BBC analysis reveals UK would join Belarus as only European nation outside convention.
Albanian drug dealer wins prison human rights case
Convicted Albanian drug dealer wins human rights case against Italian prison conditions while Britain faces criticism for failed deportation. Exclusive details reveal the legal loopholes exploited in this controversial international case.
Equality watchdog's gender guidance 'unworkable'
The Equality and Human Rights Commission faces mounting criticism as its latest guidance on single-sex spaces is declared fundamentally unworkable by legal experts and service providers.
Trans TV Star: 'My Rights Are Being Stripped Away'
In an emotional interview, a prominent transgender television personality reveals their fears about the erosion of trans rights and calls for greater understanding and protection.
EU funds linked to Cameroon human rights abuses
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch expose how European Union funds are allegedly supporting Cameroonian security forces accused of human rights abuses.
New EHRC Gender Guidance: Business Compliance Explained
The Equality and Human Rights Commission releases crucial new guidance helping businesses navigate sex and gender equality laws in the workplace and service provision.
EU ruling boosts UK traveller rights for Nepal flights
In a groundbreaking decision, the European Commission has confirmed that UK travellers can now book connecting flights to Nepal through EU hubs without violating passenger rights regulations.
Icelandic women strike for equality on 50th anniversary
Thousands of Icelandic women are walking out of workplaces and homes in a powerful 24-hour strike marking five decades since the groundbreaking 1975 protest that changed the nation.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
Portugal bans burqas in public buildings
Portugal passes landmark legislation prohibiting full-face veils for gender equality and religious reasons, with fines up to €150 for violators in public buildings.
Lia Thomas launches legal fight against Trump sports policy
Transgender athlete Lia Thomas initiates landmark legal challenge against policy banning transgender women from female sports categories, setting the stage for a major equality battle in competitive swimming.
Minister faces criticism over trans guidance delays
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces criticism as long-awaited transgender guidance for schools faces further delays from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, sparking political blame game.
Government defies Supreme Court equality ruling
Labour's Bridget Phillipson accuses ministers of undermining parliamentary sovereignty after they ignore court ruling on equality impact assessments in new legislation.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Watchdog warns against transgender school guidance
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has issued a formal warning over Bridget Phillipson's transgender guidance for schools, citing significant legal concerns and potential breaches of equality law.
EHRC slams Labour's transgender school guidance plans
Labour's shadow education secretary faces fierce criticism from the Equality and Human Rights Commission over proposed transgender guidance that could put children at risk and undermine parental rights.
Zimbabwe's Nhanga ceremony battles child marriages
In rural Zimbabwe, traditional Nhanga ceremonies are being reimagined as powerful tools to combat child marriages and empower young girls through cultural education and women's rights awareness.
Minister accuses mayor of exploiting faith in watchdog complaint
Shadow Justice Secretary Steve Reed makes unprecedented intervention with human rights watchdog over 'deeply worrying' conduct by Lutfur Rahman in East London
Labour vows to scrap controversial EHRC equality guidance
Shadow Justice Secretary announces sweeping reforms to equality and human rights protections, targeting government's contentious EHRC guidance for immediate revocation.
Minister appalled by Muslim charity's women ban
Communities Secretary Michael Gove expresses outrage after investigation reveals Muslim charity MEND excludes women from senior positions, raising serious equality concerns.
London Muslim charity accused of discriminating against women
A prominent Muslim charity in London has been suspended from a government advisory role following allegations of systemic discrimination against women, sparking a wider debate about equality in community organisations.
Working dad anxiety: 50% fear requesting parental leave
New research reveals 50% of working fathers remain nervous about requesting equal parental leave, despite legislation changes. Discover the barriers preventing true workplace equality.
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