https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=human-rights&parent=governanceHuman rights RSS feeds.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:14:35 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/indias-transgender-law-heightens-hiv-treatment-barriers/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/indias-transgender-law-heightens-hiv-treatment-barriers/Transgender women in Bihar state lost welfare payments after India amended its transgender rights laws. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:47:48 GMT+0000Jigyasa Mishrahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/trapped-populations-need-help-to-escape-climate-risks/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/trapped-populations-need-help-to-escape-climate-risks/For many refugees and other populations trapped by poverty and conflict, migration is not an option. So how can they be helped? Mon, 24 Mar 2025 01:50:27 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/how-extreme-weather-is-fuelling-violence-against-women/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/how-extreme-weather-is-fuelling-violence-against-women/Gender-focused national climate action plans could help tackle rising violence against women linked to extreme weather. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 01:05:50 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazil-bill-equates-late-abortion-with-homicide/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazil-bill-equates-late-abortion-with-homicide/Urgent bill makes abortion a crime after 22 weeks of gestation. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:12:18 GMT+0000Washington Castilhoshttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/droughts-increase-hiv-risk-in-rural-africa-study/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/droughts-increase-hiv-risk-in-rural-africa-study/Sub-Saharan Africa faces a potential surge in HIV due to droughts and their impact on behaviours, researchers warn. Fri, 8 Mar 2024 12:22:21 GMT+0000Elna Schützhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-scientists-slam-unequal-pandemic-treaty/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-scientists-slam-unequal-pandemic-treaty/A group of African scientists advocate for an approach that considers challenges faced by low- to middle-income countries. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:40:27 GMT+0000Abiose Adelaja Adamshttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/women-with-disability-battle-sexual-health-challenges/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/women-with-disability-battle-sexual-health-challenges/Women with disabilities face many barriers in accessing sexual and reproductive health services. Thu, 4 Jan 2024 04:00:26 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/inclusive-policies-could-close-africas-stem-gender-gap/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/inclusive-policies-could-close-africas-stem-gender-gap/Gender-focused policies are crucial to dismantle systemic barriers and foster gender inclusivity in STEM. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:24:19 GMT+0000Royal Uchehttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/advancing-africas-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/advancing-africas-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services/Millions of women and girls in Sub-Saharan Africa lack proper access to sexual and reproductive health services, putting lives at risk. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 07:53:52 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/features/disability-in-a-pandemic-africas-forgotten-families/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/disability-in-a-pandemic-africas-forgotten-families/Hardships for persons with disabilities that COVID-19 worsened need urgent attention, writes Michelle Mbuthia. Thu, 3 Aug 2023 03:13:51 GMT+0000Michelle Mbuthiahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/ugandas-anti-gay-law-sparks-global-concerns-over-health-access/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/ugandas-anti-gay-law-sparks-global-concerns-over-health-access/Law violates human rights and undermines public health efforts, say opponents. Tue, 6 Jun 2023 12:37:28 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/ugandas-anti-homosexuality-bill-threatens-hiv-progress/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/ugandas-anti-homosexuality-bill-threatens-hiv-progress/The anti-homosexual bill would increase discrimination against LGBTQ people and limit HIV care, warn campaigners. Fri, 5 May 2023 05:53:49 GMT+0000Esther Nakkazihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/long-hours-a-key-cause-of-work-related-deaths/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/long-hours-a-key-cause-of-work-related-deaths/Long working hours are a growing factor behind work-related deaths, a global health report finds. Fri, 1 Oct 2021 01:04:00 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/fear-of-laughter-keeps-girls-quiet-at-school/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/fear-of-laughter-keeps-girls-quiet-at-school/Biostatistician says boosting girls’ self-esteem can keep them in school and create a new generation of researchers. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:54:11 GMT+0000Charles Pensulohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/taliban-ban-on-jabs-may-trigger-covid-19-spike/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/taliban-ban-on-jabs-may-trigger-covid-19-spike/The Taliban’s hostility to vaccinations may trigger a COVID-19 spike in Afghanistan, say medical experts. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 03:11:45 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/child-labour-rampant-in-bangladeshs-leather-industry/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/child-labour-rampant-in-bangladeshs-leather-industry/Bangladesh’s leather export industry openly employs child labour, a study finds. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 01:12:56 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/covid-19-global-vaccine-promises-ring-hollow/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/covid-19-global-vaccine-promises-ring-hollow/Almost 130 countries yet to receive a single COVID-19 vaccine dose, as ten high-income countries secure majority. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:19:08 GMT+0000Joel Adriano, Hazem Badr, Julien Chongwang, Claudia Mazzeo, Dann Okoth, Aleida Ruedahttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/covid-19-controls-used-to-arrest-torture-hiv-sufferers/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/covid-19-controls-used-to-arrest-torture-hiv-sufferers/New laws and restrictions used as weapons of discrimination against people living with HIV around the world. Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:00:58 GMT+0000Rojita Adhikari, Madlen Davies, Jihene Eddayaa, Fiona Broomhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/covid-19-a-perfect-storm-for-organ-trafficking-victims/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/covid-19-a-perfect-storm-for-organ-trafficking-victims/Atrophied job market, sky-rocketing demand and social media combining to devastating effect. Thu, 5 Nov 2020 04:43:27 GMT+0000Victor Jackhttps://www.scidev.net/global/africa-science-focus/rebuilding-science-after-conflict-1x/https://www.scidev.net/global/africa-science-focus/rebuilding-science-after-conflict-1x/Find out what is happening behind the scenes to build back science and technology research in Africa. Wed, 7 Oct 2020 05:56:22 GMT+0000