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The United Nations Permanent Forum on African Descent convened to address calls for reparatory justice for Africa and its diaspora. Speakers emphasised the need for collaboration between governments and civil …
UN Forum Advocates for Reparations for Africa and the Diaspora Read More
Amidst the 58th session of the Human Rights Council on 27-28 March 2025, systemic racism and xenophobia against Dominicans and Afrodescendants were fervently condemned. The session began with statement contributions …
Denouncing Systemic Racism and Xenophobia: HRC58’s Stand Against Injustice Read More
As the clock ticks towards the 20th anniversary of the United Nations’ referral of the Darfur situation to the International Criminal Court (ICC), a pall of impunity shrouds Sudan. Despite …
Two Decades On: A Call for Justice in Sudan Following ICC Darfur Referral Read More
Two decades have passed since the United Nations Security Council referred the situation in Darfur to the ICC, yet impunity for crimes in Sudan remains rampant. This absence of accountability …
Two Decades of Stalled Justice: ICC’s Mandate and Ongoing Atrocities in Sudan Read More
April 4 marks International Mine Awareness Day, honouring efforts to protect civilians from the silent dangers of landmines. The nearly 30-year-old Mine Ban Treaty has undeniably improved safety but now …
Mine Ban Treaty: A Struggle for Survival Amid Renewed Threats Read More
In a striking move, the Trump administration is intensifying its crackdown on foreign student protesters, particularly those who opposed the war in Gaza. Hundreds of students have had their visas …
This Week’s Spotlight on Human Rights: The Struggle against Oppression Read More
Tunisia’s recent announcement regarding its withdrawal from the African Union’s human rights Court has sparked alarms about its waning commitment to human rights. In a statement, the Tunisian government revealed …
Tunisia Withdraws from African Union Human Rights Court Amid Authoritarian Concerns Read More
Tunisia has withdrawn from the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, a significant move coinciding with its intensified crackdown on free speech and dissent against the Kais Saied regime. …
Tunisia Exits African Union’s Human Rights Court Amid Rights Crackdown Read More
The international community has raised serious concerns regarding allegations of child recruitment in the Tindouf camps in south-western Algeria. Human rights organisations are demanding immediate action to address these breaches …
International Outcry Against Child Recruitment in Tindouf Read More
Tunisia has announced its withdrawal from the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, signalling a troubling step back for freedoms in this North African nation. The government declared it …
Tunisia’s Troubling Retreat from the African Human Rights Court Read More