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The Baloch National Movement’s Human Rights Department, Paank, has voiced urgent concerns over escalating human rights violations in Mashkai, Balochistan, following a tragic event involving a young boy. Recently, 13-year-old …
Paank Highlights Human Rights Crisis in Balochistan Following Tragic Incident Read More
Today, Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), has been honoured by the World Economic Forum as one of the Young Global Leaders. This prestigious annual list features …
Kelley Robinson Recognised as Young Global Leader by World Economic Forum Read More
The evolution of human rights (HR) has historically been shaped by elite interests, from the powerful barons of 1215 who forged the Magna Carta, to the bourgeoisie of the 18th …
Reimagining the Role of Human Rights in Modern Society Read More
In Jamaica, Glenroy Murray’s childhood was marked by hardship not only from poverty but also from the unease of hiding his sexual orientation. He felt the weight of societal judgement, …
Caribbean Activists Intensify Battle Against Homophobic Laws Read More
The recent detention of Rita Karasartova, a vital human rights defender in Kyrgyzstan, has raised alarms regarding the escalating repression in the nation. Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Director for Eastern …
Rita Karasartova’s Detention Signals Growing Repression in Kyrgyzstan Read More
The state of human rights in Iran has plunged to unsettling depths, as Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi passionately denounces the regime’s brutal repression and crackdown on freedoms. In a recent …
Shirin Ebadi: Iran’s Human Rights Crisis Reaches Dire Levels Read More
In a call to action, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch urge the European Union to advocate for the release of numerous political prisoners in Bhutan, some detained for decades …
European Union Urged to Advocate for Release of Political Prisoners in Bhutan Read More
The United Nations human rights office has voiced growing apprehension about civilian safety in Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli military operations post-ceasefire. Thameen Al-Kheetan, spokesperson for the UN Office for the …
UN Concern Over Civilian Safety Amid Israeli Military Operations in Lebanon Read More
In a call to action, Amnesty International urges the immediate release of Tundu Lissu, leader of the opposition party Chadema, following his arrest on 9 April 2025 under treason charges. …
Urgent Call for Tundu Lissu’s Release Amidst Charges of Repression in Tanzania Read More
Amnesty International has proudly reignited its Hong Kong office ‘in exile’, marking a significant return after almost three years since its closure within the Chinese financial hub, prompted by a …
Amnesty International Revives Hong Kong Office in Exile, Champions Human Rights Read More