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Amnesty International Australia denounces the Northern Territory government’s harmful plan to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 10 years, reintroduce spit hoods in youth detention, and enact punitive measures. …
Urgent Call for National Youth Justice Standards Amid Northern Territory’s Troubling Reforms Read MoreG.N. Saibaba, human rights defender and ex-professor, passed away from cardiac arrest after nearly a decade in prison, where he faced severe health issues and isolation, prompting calls for accountability …
In Memoriam: G.N. Saibaba and the Struggle for Human Rights in India Read MoreUN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has called upon Tunisia to respect democratic processes and uphold freedoms following a crackdown on opposition and civil society during the recent presidential campaign. …
UN Human Rights Chief Urges Tunisia to Uphold Democratic Freedoms Amidst Rising Tensions Read MoreThe Nigerian government refutes claims of being snubbed in the UN Human Rights Council elections, clarifying it did not seek a seat. Five nations—Benin, Gambia, Kenya, DRC, and Ethiopia—were elected …
Nigeria Clarifies Position in UN Human Rights Council Elections Amid Controversy Read MoreThe Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on racial justice, held on October 2, 2024, spotlighted systemic racism and the pressing need for meaningful reforms in law enforcement practices. Key speakers emphasized the …
Urgent Call for Action: Addressing Systemic Racism in Law Enforcement Read MoreIn the wake of Venezuela’s contentious presidential election, Nicolás Maduro’s regime has begun canceling passports of journalists and human rights activists as a means of silencing dissent. Reports indicate that …
Venezuela’s Repressive New Tactic: Passport Cancellations Amid Political Turmoil Read MoreHuman Rights Watch has accused Rwandan authorities of severe human rights violations, particularly torture and executions in detention facilities. The report, compiled through extensive interviews and documentation, describes a pervasive …
Unmasking the Shadows: Human Rights Violations in Rwanda Read MoreTatyana Moskalkova, Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner, claims over 1,000 Kursk residents have been forcibly taken by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, generating significant public distress. Despite Moskalkova’s statements, independent verification remains …
Crisis in Kursk: Over 1,000 Residents Allegedly Taken During Ukraine’s Military Incursion Read MoreRecent actions by the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva bring hope for human rights worldwide. The Council renewed its support for investigations into Sudan, Venezuela, and Russia, signaling global …
Three Strides Forward: UN Human Rights Council Illuminates Hope in Geneva Read MoreAmnesty International’s Write for Rights campaign empowers individuals around the world to change lives by taking simple actions like writing letters and signing petitions. Since its start in 2001, it …
Words of Change: The Transformative Power of Amnesty International’s Write for Rights Campaign Read More