Fear and Loathing

Malawi: Protests, persecution and improvements: life as a transwoman

Imagine finding out your mother took part in a protest – against who you are. That’s what happened to 29-year-old transgender woman Shy Amanda, from Blanytre, Malawi.

Indonesia's plan to outlaw same-sex relationships worrying

The discussions around revisions to Indonesia’s penal code showed that “strains of intolerance” have crept into the country, United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein said