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David Lammy’s upcoming visit to China prompts concern over human rights abuses against the Uyghurs. Critics argue it would be shameful for him to overlook this issue while fostering trade …
Will David Lammy Confront the Uyghur Genocide in China? Read More
Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo, a park ranger in DRC, has survived multiple assassination attempts while fighting to protect Virunga National Park from illegal extraction operations. Facing fabricated charges, he embarks on …
Facing Deadly Peril: The Plight of Environmental Defenders in the Fight for Our Planet Read More
A UN Fact-Finding Mission has reported a stark increase in human rights violations in Venezuela, particularly after the contested July 2024 presidential election. The findings point to systematic abuses by …
Escalating Human Rights Violations in Venezuela Following Disputed Election Read More
The UN Human Rights Committee will review Pakistan’s human rights record on October 17 and 18, addressing urgent concerns of rampant human rights violations including extrajudicial killings, suppression of protests, …
UN Human Rights Committee Set to Review Pakistan Amidst Deepening Crisis Read More
Following the disputed presidential election in July 2024, a UN Fact-Finding Mission has reported a significant rise in human rights violations in Venezuela, including arbitrary detentions, torture, and violence against …
Escalating Human Rights Violations in Venezuela: A Gripping Report Post-Election Read More
A Guam law firm, Blue Ocean Law, has lodged a human rights complaint against the U.S. military, representing the Chamoru people’s struggle for rights to self-determination and environmental protection. The …
Guam Law Firm Takes a Stand: Human Rights Complaint Filed Against U.S. Military Read More
Human Rights Watch has urgently called on the Tanzanian government to rectify serious human rights violations ahead of the local elections in November 2024. The authorities have undertaken mass arrests …
Tanzania: Urgent Call for Human Rights Reform Before Local Elections Read MoreAs David Lammy prepares for his visit to China, he faces pressure from UK parliamentarians to address critical human rights issues under Xi Jinping’s leadership. This visit symbolizes Labour’s intent …
David Lammy’s China Visit: Balancing Diplomacy with Human Rights Advocacy Read More
The United Nations Human Rights Council’s recent resolution on Afghanistan extended the mandate for the UN Special Rapporteur but failed to create an independent international accountability mechanism needed to address …
UN Human Rights Council’s Resolution on Afghanistan: A Missed Opportunity for Justice Read More
In the stirring address at the 2024 Awards Celebration, the President and CEO of Human Rights First emphasized the urgent need for advocates to confront rising authoritarianism and systemic injustices …
Human Rights First: A Beacon of Hope at the 2024 Awards Celebration Read More