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In the first quarter of 2025, the Mediterranean routes to the EU witnessed a marked decline in irregular border crossings, following a similar trend from 2024. Preliminary data from Frontex …
Mediterranean Updates: Decline in Crossings, Human Rights Concerns, and Policy Changes Read More
The UK’s Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) will issue new guidelines for public bodies on defining women after the Supreme Court’s ruling that a woman must be understood as …
Supreme Court Ruling Shapes Future Guidelines on Gender Definitions Read More
On April 11, 2025, Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa enacted a law restricting the freedom of association and expression for NGOs, as highlighted by Human Rights Watch. The Private Voluntary Organizations …
Zimbabwe’s New Law: A Stranglehold on Civic Space Read More
A pressing human rights crisis looms over Jamaica, with many citizens unaware of their fundamental rights. Carolyn Reid-Cameron, King’s Counsel, has raised the alarm, asserting that this ignorance is allowing …
Addressing Jamaica’s Silent Human Rights Crisis Read More
In a harrowing revelation, over 10,000 instances of human rights violations have been chronicled in Crimea since its occupation began over a decade ago. This unsettling statistic was reported by …
Over 10,000 Human Rights Violations Documented in Crimea Read More
The United Nations Permanent Forum on African Descent convened to address calls for reparatory justice for Africa and its diaspora. Speakers emphasised the need for collaboration between governments and civil …
UN Forum Advocates for Reparations for Africa and the Diaspora Read More
The UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent commenced its fourth session at the UN Headquarters in New York, shedding light on pressing themes including reparations and the challenges …
UN Forum Explores Reparations and AI Challenges for People of African Descent Read More
Tunisian authorities are reportedly using arbitrary detention as a tool to suppress dissent, as highlighted by Human Rights Watch’s latest findings. The organisation urged the government to cease the ongoing …
Human Rights Watch Condemns Crackdown on Dissent in Tunisia Read More
Civilians near El Fasher, Sudan, are facing renewed assaults from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) at the Zamzam displacement camp, home to over half a million individuals fleeing violence. Recently, …
Urgent Response Required to Civilians Under Attack in Sudan’s El Fasher Read More
On a decisive Monday, the European Union enacted fresh sanctions against Iran, targeting seven individuals and two entities for their involvement in “serious human rights violations.” These violations include arbitrary …
EU Imposes New Sanctions on Iran for Serious Human Rights Violations Read More