Germany plans to return looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. Will other countries follow suit?

Artist Shungudzo feels an urgency to ‘use her words’ to fight against racism

Black and South Asian communities find solidarity in fight against racism

On Othering to Belonging

From Franco’s ‘stolen babies’ to Nazi Germany, social services have a dark past — it’s time for a global reckoning

In China, ‘disrespecting’ the national anthem now gets you 15 days in jail

Four things ordinary people can do to counter hate after Charlottesville

Muhammad Ali helped Tavis Smiley reconnect with his own father

Key dam funders withdraw support after murders in Honduras

How the Philippines hid social justice issues from Pope Francis

Despite South Africa’s successful black middle class, there’s still incredible tension between police and poor black communities

At Rio’s carnival, as long as you’re dancing, why not make it a protest

At Rio’s carnival, as long as you’re dancing, why not make it a protest

A 10-year-old Egyptian girl was taken to California — and lived as a slave

Dominicans argue over a court ruling that strips citizenship from many born in the country

Roma kids are no longer separate and unequal, but integration doesn’t exactly make them feel welcomed

Obama’s having trouble fitting his turkey into the oven this year

A Pacific islands man says climate change makes him a refugee from his home

When women drive, Saudi Arabia arrests a man

Ending the secret lives of being both gay and undocumented

As Washington careens toward shutdown, Saudi cleric tries to keep women from careening anywhere

Volunteers keep watch, ease isolation of immigrant detainees

Iraqi family tries to adjust to new life in U.S.

Syrians worry Islamists will replace Assad and life will get worse

Pakistani men try blind texts to find love

Reported incidents of boy-on-boy sexual hazing on the rise

Intelligence officials defend surveillance programs as a necessity in war on terror

Deportation leaves family split apart, no one truly home

Modern family takes on new dimension when it comes to structure, gender

Obama administration drops objection to Plan B ruling

George Zimmerman trial enters jury selection

Silicon Valley’s immigrant janitors given chance to learn English at work

States consider reforms to help domestic workers move out of shadows

Ukraine’s Asgarda martial arts program recasts Amazon warrior women

Undocumented immigrant caregiver tells story from inside invisible workforce

Meat processing across the Midwest largely done by immigrants

China’s hukou system puts migrant workers at severe economic disadvantage

Ethnic Karen refugees from Myanmar find foothold in North Carolina

Pakistani women have new tools to fight disfiguring acid attacks

Some immigrant women, victims of domestic violence, afraid to seek help

Grand jury will convene to consider more charges in Ohio rape case

Congress holds hearing on changing how military handles sexual assault cases

Refugees and undocumented immigrants find common ground on soccer pitch

Panelists introduce high-tech prison reform at SXSW

Osama bin Laden’s relative faces trial in U.S. despite criticism

H-1B visas leave immigrant workers at disadvantage, while some critics fume

On anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s death, activists looking for change

One Billion Rising participants take opportunity to be heard, start dialogue about violence against women

Retired U.S. Army soldier works tirelessly to bring family of Iraqi interpreter to America

South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius charged with murder

One Billion Rising aims to end violence against women

Immigrant farmers making inroads in Midwestern agriculture

Comprehensive immigration reform has run up against hurdles in the past

Guantanamo pre-trial hearings begin for alleged masterminds of 9/11 attacks

U.S. plans stepped up efforts to combat human trafficking

Rape in India enhances awareness, leads to tough conversations in U.S.

Trafficking of young girls in India a growing problem amid gender imbalance

Brutal gang rape in Delhi sparks anger, but will it spark change?

Delhi rape leads to discussions among Indian-American families

Mexico faces problems of its own with undocumented people