Rape victims 'denied justice' in Ghana by costly medical fees

Thousands have signed a petition started by actress Ama K. Abebrese which calls for a waiver on fees that bar many from getting justice

Central African states seek to make forests work for people and planet

"Unless we can make timber into a precious resource, we're not going to be able to maintain these Congo Basin forests"


Coronavirus reveals 'green apartheid' in S.African cities

Poorer city residents - most of whom are Black - live in areas with fewer parks or green spaces, a new study has found


Farmers fear hunger as floods worsen pandemic woes in western Nepal

Seasonal migrants returning from India because of COVID-19 are struggling as huge floods damage their homes and crops


World's three hottest Julys happened in the last five years

"It's not just a summer thing... It's on a global scale, and all months are warming"


'Rely on God' - a prescription for India's poor in pandemic

One of India's poorest states rushes to prevent coronavirus spike amid lacking resources and medical personnel


Cambodian women post swimwear photos to protest law on how they dress

The law would prohibit women from wearing anything deemed 'too short' or 'too see-through'


Polish activist faces jail for hanging rainbow flag on Jesus statue

Three Polish LGBT+ activists were arrested for putting rainbow flags on statues in Warsaw, including one of Jesus carrying the cross


Wear a face mask? Many in the U.S. say no, while in Latin America most say yes

In the U.S., one in five people say they never wear a mask when leaving the house


UK colonialist Rhodes has fallen in his home town as museum changes its name

Rhodes Arts Complex will become South Mill Arts after protests from anti-racism campaigners


Rescue of 35 child workers triggers probe in India's garment factory hub

Efforts to combat child labour heightened after rescue of child workers in Indian garment factory



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