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Three decades ago, on April 27, 1994, after centuries of white rule, Black South Africans voted in general elections for

‘Children of the Ganges’ – The mallah community of India’s Varanasi | Workers’ Rights

Varanasi, India – “Hum paani ke jeev hain. We are creatures of water,” says 29-year-old Vishwakarma Sahni. Sahni belongs to

Bangkok, Thailand – Thanadech Jandee is thrilled that Thailand’s marriage equality bill, allowing same-sex couples to marry, is moving closer

Relatives of victims of enforced disappearances in the 80s and 90s held a sit-in in Istanbul following a court ruling.

Hamas criticises announcement, says it shows Berlin in partnership with Israel on crimes against Palestinian people. Germany has announced a

Russia’s detention of US journalists has drawn criticism from press freedom groups. Russia has detained a Russian-American journalist at a

Australians are voting on whether their nation’s constitution should be amended to enshrine a mechanism for Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Los Angeles, California – The California state legislature has become the first in the United States to pass a bill

Pope Francis has a reputation for visiting some of the world’s most remote countries, even in places where Catholics are

The 1963 march brought more than 250,000 people to the nation’s capital to push for an end to discrimination on