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Amnesty International has named Félix Navarro, Sayli Navarro, Roberto Pérez Fonseca, and Luis Robles as prisoners of conscience amid severe state repression in Cuba. These designations draw attention to ongoing …
Amnesty International Declares Four Cuban Activists Prisoners of Conscience Amid State Repression Read More
From October 23-25, Dublin will host the Front Line Defenders’ Platform, gathering about 100 human rights defenders from nearly 100 countries. With increasing global risks, this event aims to foster …
Dublin Platform: A Sanctuary of Hope for Human Rights Defenders Read More
European Commissioner Nicolas Schmit emphasized the critical nature of COP29 for Azerbaijan, urging the government to honor its human rights obligations amidst escalating concerns of repression and arbitrary detentions. He …
Azerbaijan’s Crossroads: Human Rights and Peace at COP29 Read More
The AICHR marks 15 years of existence, established in 2009 under the ASEAN Charter to promote human rights in Southeast Asia. Despite its foundational principles, the commission is limited in …
AICHR: Celebrating 15 Years of Human Rights Advocacy in ASEAN Read More
The Ugandan LGBTQ community faces escalating online violence fueled by broad discriminatory laws. Amnesty International’s report reveals alarming levels of technology-facilitated gender-based violence, exacerbated by the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) 2023. …
Escalating Online Violence Against Uganda’s LGBTQ Communities: The Impact of Discriminatory Laws Read More
In her speech at the UN Third Committee, Ambassador Lisa Carty highlighted significant human rights violations worldwide, calling for action and accountability. She condemned atrocities committed in nations such as …
U.S. Commitment to Global Human Rights: Remarks by Ambassador Lisa Carty at the UN Read More
Y Quynh Bdap, a Montagnard rights activist, risks extradition from Thailand to Vietnam, where he could face torture. Arrested following a request from Vietnam, he is registered as a UN …
Thailand’s Dilemma: Protecting a Montagnard Rights Activist at Risk of Extradition Read More
Human Rights Watch urges the African Commission to press Burkina Faso on human rights issues during an upcoming review. Key focuses include protecting civilians, restoring press freedoms, and accountability for …
International Human Rights Concerns Intensify Ahead of Burkina Faso’s Review Read More
A side event during the African Commission’s 81st Session in Banjul focused on the struggles of human rights defenders in Côte d’Ivoire amid new restrictive laws. Key issues included undue …
Challenges Faced by Human Rights Defenders in Côte d’Ivoire: A Side Event Report Read More
Human rights defenders are critical to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) worldwide. From activists feeding families in Sudan to those combating child marriage in Bangladesh, their roles are indispensable. …
Human Rights Defenders: Pillars of Sustainable Development Read More