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In the recent ruling of Azerbaijan v. Armenia, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) addressed preliminary objections related to the temporal jurisdiction under the International Convention on the Elimination of …
Navigating Jurisdiction: Azerbaijan v. Armenia and the Temporal Limits of CERD Read More
On January 7, 2025, a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake shook the region near the Tibet-Nepal border, sending tremors through several areas of Bihar, India. The quake struck at 6:35 am, …
Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Shakes Bihar, India: No Reported Damage Read More
As John Mahama takes the helm as Ghana’s President, Amnesty International emphasizes the urgent need to address critical human rights challenges. Key issues include gender equality, women’s rights, and the …
Ghana’s New President: A Call to Tackle Urgent Human Rights Issues Read More
In Taipei, a mesmerizing exhibition at the National Taiwan Museum is showcasing Paul Lin’s remarkable collection of over 11,000 puppets, illuminating their profound cultural significance. Lin, a devoted puppet collector, …
Exploring the Rich Cultural Legacy of Puppetry at Taipei Exhibition Read More
In a recent turn of events in Sanandaj, seven Kurdish civil rights and labor activists have been temporarily freed on bail after appearing before the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office. …
Kurdish Activists Released on Bail Amidst Ongoing Civil Rights Struggles Read More
In a pressing discussion scheduled for January 8, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) will shed light on the disturbing human rights violations faced by Uyghurs and other …
Urgent Discussion on Uyghur Genocide to Be Held in London Read More
Pouria Javaheri, a Kurdish civilian from Kamyaran, began a hunger strike on January 1, 2025, as a protest against over 25 months of detention without a final verdict in Sanandaj …
Kurdish Civilian Launches Hunger Strike Amid Ongoing Detention in Iran Read More
In a troubling turn of events, Keyvan Rashozadeh, a former Kurdish political prisoner released from Orumiyeh Central Prison in October 2024, was re-arrested by the IRGC’s Intelligence Organization on December …
Resurgence of Oppression: Keyvan Rashozadeh’s Re-arrest and Torture in Iran Read More
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has issued a strong condemnation against any form of child abuse, whether physical or emotional, particularly when disguised as “teaching” or discipline. This …
Fiji Human Rights Commission Calls for Action Against Child Abuse Read More
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) reflected on pivotal moments in 2024, showcasing its endeavors alongside other organizations aimed at unveiling psychiatric human rights violations globally. The organization …
CCHR Highlights Progress and Challenges in Addressing Psychiatric Human Rights Abuses in 2024 Read More