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Five years after the November 2019 Iranian protests saw hundreds killed by state security forces, no justice has been served as families endure harassment and imprisonment. Despite the passage of …
Five Years On: The Ongoing Quest for Justice Post-Iran’s 2019 Protests Read More
Palm Springs is facing a pivotal moment as the Human Rights Commission debates its future role post-Trump’s re-election. At a recent meeting, members expressed concerns over proposed shifts away from …
Palm Springs Human Rights Commission Faces Crucial Decisions Amid Political Uncertainty Read More
UNAMA has urged the Taliban to stop public executions after condemning a recent execution in Paktia Province as a violation of human rights. The agency calls for a moratorium on …
UNAMA Urges Taliban to Cease Public Executions, Citing Human Rights Abuses Read More
The Prince William County Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for the Universal Human Rights Day Awards until December 14, 2024. The awards honor individuals making significant contributions to equality …
Nominate a Local Advocate for the Universal Human Rights Day Awards Read More
Emad Trabelsi, Libya’s acting interior minister, announced oppressive “morality” measures that threaten women’s rights by enforcing restrictions on clothing, personal interactions, and travel. Despite Libya’s international human rights obligations, these …
Libyan Minister’s Proposed ‘Morality’ Measures Threaten Women’s Rights Read More
Ajna Jusic, Alen Muhic, and Lejla Damon, born from wartime sexual violence in Bosnia, are awarded the Human Rights Award from the University of Oslo. As representatives of the Association …
Advocates for War Victims Awarded: A Triumph for Children of Wartime Rape Read More
Teneo, a U.S. consulting firm, faces serious allegations from DAWN for whitewashing human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia while managing its public relations. The firm has lucrative contracts with the …
Teneo’s Troubling Ties: A Deep Dive into Human Rights Abuses and Corporate Ethics Read More
Amnesty International celebrates the withdrawal of Türkiye’s ‘agents of influence’ law, marking a victory for civil society as it threatened fundamental rights. Activists remain cautious about the potential for the …
Victory for Civil Society as Türkiye Withdraws Controversial Law Read More
Egypt’s upcoming UPR is marred by severe human rights violations condemned by NGOs, highlighting arbitrary detentions, torture, and suppression of free expression. In response, FIDH urges the government to release …
Egypt’s Troubling Human Rights Landscape Ahead of its Universal Periodic Review Read More
The UK government has extended Baroness Falkner’s term as Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission to November 30, 2025, while beginning a recruitment campaign for a new Chair. …
Government Extends EHRC Chair’s Term To Ensure Leadership Stability Until 2025 Read More