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On October 11, the UN Human Rights Council extended its mandate for international experts in the DRC due to rising human rights abuses and government repression. The resolution calls for …
UN Mandate Extended as Human Rights Crisis Deepens in DR Congo Read MoreMr. Tudor Alexis’s address at the UN General Assembly called for urgent action to protect children’s rights through a rights-based approach, the safeguarding of children in armed conflict, the promotion …
France Advocates for Global Protection of Children’s Rights at UN Assembly Read MoreGema Valle, a teacher from Nicaragua, fled her country in 2018 due to political persecution arising from her support of anti-government protests. After a harrowing journey to the U.S. with …
Gema Valle: A Teacher’s Journey from Nicaragua to Asylum in the U.S. Read More
Brandon J. Wolf, a survivor of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, emerged as a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and gun control. After losing his friends in the tragedy, he embraced …
Brandon Wolf: From Pulse Survivor to Advocate for LGBTQ+ Rights Read More
FIFA faces pressure to impose independent human rights reviews on Saudi Arabia before finalizing the 2034 World Cup contract, echoing concerns about migrant labor and gender rights highlighted by legal …
FIFA Faces Calls for Human Rights Oversight Ahead of Saudi World Cup 2034 Read MoreFIFA faces mounting pressure from legal experts over its silence regarding a report highlighting human rights concerns in Saudi Arabia’s bid for the 2034 World Cup. With the impending decision …
FIFA Criticized for Ignoring Human Rights Concerns Amid Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup Bid Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s attempt to join the UN Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term fell short as it received only 117 votes in a competitive election process. This marks a …
Saudi Arabia’s Bid for UN Human Rights Council Seat Fails Again Amid Criticism Read MoreEthel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy and a prominent human rights advocate, has died at the age of 96 following a stroke. Her family described her as an …
Ethel Kennedy, Icon of Human Rights Advocacy, Passes Away at 96 Read MoreThe UN Human Rights Council has renewed the Fact-Finding Mission for Venezuela for two years, spotlighting the urgent need for accountability as the nation faces escalating repression under President Nicolás …
UN Extends Venezuela Human Rights Mission Amid Rising Repression Read MoreSaudi Arabia lost its bid for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council amid backlash from rights groups highlighting the country’s record of human rights violations, particularly concerning …
Saudi Arabia’s Defeat in UN Human Rights Council Election Highlights Global Accountability Push Read More