China is introducing increasingly stringent measures to control Uyghurs, Muslim minority, that China says has been influenced by Islamic extremism.
In an open letter, over 1,000 teachers, academics and faith leaders accused OFSTED of racism over hijab questioning in primary schools.
The Pew Research Center analysis show that atheists and agnostics are at the top of the list as far as acceptance of transgender people is concerned.
Pope Francis disappointed the Rohingya by not using the opportunity to mention their situation and to advocate for them during his visit to Myanmar.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will offer formal apology to LGBTQ2 people for all injustices they have suffered during anti-gay campaign.
Saudi Arabia announced that women will be allowed to attend sporting events in stadiums for the first time starting next year.
Deaths because of sorcery are increasing in Papua New Guinea mostly following an unexplained death in the community, which was blamed on the witches.
Tajikistan draws up list of gay and lesbian citizens who will be required to undergo testing to halt the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
The First United Methodist Church in Austin announced there will be no more weddings until clergy are allowed to marry same-sex couples.
New technologies make gender transitions easier; Pope Francis says this "utopia of the neutral" jeopardizes the creation of new life.