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The UN and ACHPR express serious concerns over the enforced disappearance of two Guinean activists, Oumar Sylla and Mamadou Billo Bah, who were reportedly detained without legal procedure. There are …
Concerns Grow for Missing Guinean Activists Amid Human Rights Violations Read MoreThe European Parliament has adopted a resolution urging China to release Uyghur doctor Gulshan Abbas and economist Ilham Tohti, condemning the PRC’s human rights abuses against Uyghurs. This motion, supported …
EU Parliament Demands China Free Detained Uyghurs: A Call for Justice Read MoreIn a decisive election, the UN General Assembly rejected Saudi Arabia’s bid to join the Human Rights Council, ranking it sixth in voting among Asia-Pacific candidates. The vote reflected concerns …
UN Assembly Rejects Saudi Arabia’s Bid for Human Rights Council Membership Read MoreKazakhstan’s human rights situation in 2023 reflects ongoing repression with significant limitations on freedom of expression, assembly, and association. Political crackdowns continue, particularly against protesters, while legislation restricts religious practices. …
Kazakhstan’s Human Rights Crisis: A Deepening Struggle for Freedom in 2023 Read MoreThe Marshall Islands has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for 2024, prioritizing climate change and nuclear justice. With no current Pacific representation on the council, the …
Marshall Islands Secures UN Human Rights Council Seat, Advocating for Climate and Nuclear Justice Read MoreAmnesty International’s submission highlights serious concerns regarding Iceland’s pre-trial solitary confinement measures, including lack of fair trial guarantees, potential discrimination against foreign nationals, and increasing law enforcement force. These issues …
Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over Pre-Trial Solitary Confinement in Iceland Read MoreAmbassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s speech at the 18th International Human Rights Summit emphasized the vital role of youth in advocating for human rights and addressing global challenges. She celebrated their courage, …
Empowering the Next Generation: Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s Call to Youth Leadership at the UN Read MoreThe COP29 Host Country Agreement between Azerbaijan and the UNFCCC lacks essential protections for participants’ rights, creating significant concerns ahead of the conference. With vague terms regarding legal immunity and …
COP29 Host Country Agreement Raises Red Flags on Rights Protections Read MoreAs FIFA prepares to award Saudi Arabia the hosting rights for the 2034 World Cup, a coalition of human rights experts and activists is demanding independent oversight to address the …
FIFA Faces Pressure for Human Rights Oversight Ahead of 2034 World Cup Read More