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On a transformative Tuesday in Morocco, the government unveiled significant reforms aimed at modernizing its family law, a step long awaited by advocates of women’s rights. At the forefront, the …
Morocco Unveils Progressive Reforms to Women’s Rights Legislation Read More
In a notable setback for human rights advocacy, the U.S. Congress has failed to reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act (NKHRA). This law, first enacted in 2004 under President …
Failure to Reauthorize North Korean Human Rights Act Shadows Future Advocacy Read More
On Thursday, Iran executed Jassim Jahantigh, an Afghan national accused of drug offenses. The execution, carried out in Jirfat Prison, marks a troubling milestone: Jahantigh is the 72nd Afghan national …
Iran’s Troubling Trend: Executions of Afghan Nationals on the Rise Read More
In Guayaquil and across Ecuador’s coastal regions, numerous collectives and movements have tirelessly organized for decades to assert their dignity and human rights. Indigenous peoples have been fighting for their …
Collectives Defending Human Rights in Guayaquil, Ecuador Read More
In a poignant call to action, the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) urged the New Syrian Authority to officially invite the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) to commence …
SNHR Urges New Syrian Authority to Prioritize Missing Persons and Invite ICMP Read More
The Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO), a pivotal organization dedicated to human rights for three decades, faces a suspension of its operations. This unprecedented directive came from the Civil Society …
Ethiopian Human Rights Council Suspended: A Blow to Civil Society Read More
As we enter 2025, a year imbued with hope and ambition, we reflect on the lessons of 2024 that underline the urgent need to prioritize sexual and reproductive rights for …
Lessons from 2024: Safeguarding Sexual and Reproductive Rights for 2025 Read More
After decades of violence and oppression, the Syrian people have emerged from dictatorship, creating a chance for renewal. This pivotal moment calls for rebuilding society, reviving dialogue, and fostering respect …
Revitalizing Syria: A Call to Action for Justice and Reconciliation Read More
A delegation of approximately 20 Turkish lawmakers is set to visit Sednaya prison in Syria on December 30 to investigate severe human rights abuses reported under Bashar Assad’s regime. Mustafa …
Turkish Delegation to Investigate Human Rights Abuses at Sednaya Prison Read More
Azerbaijan has maintained closed land borders with its neighbors—Iran, Russia, Georgia, and Turkey—since March 2020, initially citing concerns over COVID-19. While cargo traffic continued, citizens found themselves unable to traverse …
Azerbaijan’s Border Closure: Security or Human Rights Violation? Read More