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Ahead of COP29, Human Rights Watch and 16 organizations implore the EU to address human rights abuses in Azerbaijan. They call for the release of political prisoners and stress the …
EU Pressure on Azerbaijan’s Human Rights Ahead of COP29 Read More
Shami Chakrabarti’s “Human Rights: The Case for the Defence” argues for the continued importance of universal human rights amidst rising authoritarianism and global crises. She emphasizes the need for a …
Reaffirming Human Rights: Shami Chakrabarti’s Urgent Call for Action Read More
Mali’s new law criminalizing homosexuality poses grave risks to the LGBT community, leading to increased discrimination and violence. Under the military regime, already weak human rights protections have further deteriorated, …
Mali’s New Anti-LGBT Law: A Step Backward for Human Rights Read More
Human Rights Watch urges France to support an international initiative aimed at holding the Taliban accountable for human rights abuses in Afghanistan, particularly those affecting women and girls. The organization …
Human Rights Watch Urges France to Support Global Initiative Against Taliban Abuses Read More
Human Rights Watch has accused Kenyan security forces of abducting, torturing, and killing individuals tied to anti-government protests between June and August 2023. Victims’ stories, like that of Mary Mwangi, …
Grim Allegations Against Kenyan Security Forces Amid Protests Read More
Ahead of the European Political Community Summit, Azerbaijan is facing a climate of severe repression, particularly following the 2024 elections. Prominent figures such as Anar Mammadli and other activists have …
Azerbaijan: Urgent Calls for Human Rights Protections Amid Repression Ahead of EU Summit Read More
The event at Harvard Law School centers on the dire need for accountability and justice for victims of Sri Lanka’s long-standing conflict. Led by expert panelists, the discussion will explore …
Seeking Justice: The Role of the International Community in Sri Lanka’s Transitional Justice Efforts Read More
Twelve human rights organizations have united to call for international support of Lithuania’s referral to the ICC regarding investigations into crimes committed by the Lukashenko regime, emphasizing the need for …
Human Rights Organizations Urge Investigation into Lukashenko Regime’s Crimes Read More
Iran has sentenced Kurdish civilians Edris Ali, Azad Shojaei, and Rasoul Ahmad Mohammad to death on charges of espionage linked to the assassination of nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. Their confessions, …
Death Sentences for Kurdish Men Amid Political Turmoil in Iran Read More
Ethiopia’s Amhara region faces a crisis as thousands are arbitrarily detained by a joint task force of federal and regional security forces since late September 2024. Amnesty International condemns this …
Urgent Call to End Arbitrary Detention Crisis in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region Read More