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Human rights advocates criticize Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid assessment as “flawed” and “misleading.” The report ignores fundamental rights standards and selectively cites UN guidance without credible external input. …
Criticism of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup Bid Human Rights Assessment Read More
Yu Wensheng and Xu Yan have been sentenced to prison in China for charges commonly used against dissidents, despite international pleas for their release. Meanwhile, Xu Zhiyong is on a …
Dissent Behind Bars: Human Rights Advocates Face Dire Consequences in China Read More
During the 81st session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Angola was called upon to protect civil society and human rights defenders. Evidence highlighted various human rights …
Angola’s Periodic Review: A Call for Civil Society Freedoms and Human Rights Protections Read More
A UN report reveals severe human rights violations in Sudan, particularly by the Rapid Support Forces, including widespread sexual violence as part of a strategy to intimidate civilians. The findings …
UN Fact-Finding Mission Highlights Widespread Sexual Violence in Sudan’s Conflict Read More
Kurdish political prisoner Verisheh Moradi ended a 20-day hunger strike after activists and organizations urged her to stop due to health complications. She began the strike on October 10 to …
Kurdish Political Prisoner Verisheh Moradi Ends Hunger Strike After 20 Days Read More
On Tuesday, Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury noted that Bangladesh’s human rights situation surpasses that of many countries, especially when compared to places facing severe violations. His statements …
Assessing Human Rights in Bangladesh: A Comparative Perspective Read More
Jeshua Bardoo attended CHOGM 2024 in Samoa, focusing on advocating human rights and discussing laws that criminalize poverty and homelessness. As a guest of the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, he …
Bardoo Champions Human Rights at CHOGM 2024 in Samoa Read More
Human Rights Watch reported that the Burkina Faso government endangered civilians in August, leading to the deaths of over 100 villagers during a militant attack. Villagers were forced to assist …
Burkina Faso: Civilians at Risk Amidst Government Oversight and Militant Attacks Read More
Human rights organizations condemned Clifford Chance’s report on Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup for cherry-picking findings. They highlighted the absence of substantive discussion on significant human rights abuses, leading to …
Human Rights Groups Critique Clifford Chance’s Saudi 2034 World Cup Assessment Read More
The termination of the UN’s human rights office in Uganda poses significant risks for upcoming elections. This move has led to increased human rights violations, including attacks on civil society …
Reinstating the UN Human Rights Commission in Uganda: A Call to Action Read More