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In a compelling appeal on 20 March 2025, a coalition of States led by Iceland urged the UN Human Rights Council to create a mechanism for investigating severe human rights …
UN Human Rights Council Urged to Establish Accountability Mechanism for Afghanistan Read More
In a powerful plea, a coalition of countries led by Iceland, and bolstered by support from Chile and South Africa, has urged the United Nations Human Rights Council to form …
Countries Urge UN to Investigate Human Rights Violations in Afghanistan Read More
In a shocking incident that has ignited fury across Japan, two Japanese tourists were recently deported from China after displaying indecent behaviour at the Great Wall. This well-renowned UNESCO World …
Outrage in Japan Over Indecent Acts at the Great Wall by Tourists Read More
In recent human rights developments, the U.S. has been added to a watchlist for “faltering civic freedoms,” joining countries like Serbia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This designation comes …
Highlights of Human Rights Developments: A Global Perspective Read More
For the first time, the United States has been added to a global human rights watchlist, joining nations like Serbia and Congo due to concerns about the erosion of civic …
United States Added to Global Human Rights Watchlist Amid Erosion Concerns Read More
The United States now stands alongside Pakistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chile, Slovakia, and 37 other nations on CIVICUS’s monitor list, signalling potential human rights threats. This alarming …
US Joins Pakistan on Human Rights Watchlist Amid Trump’s Controversial Orders Read More
In the past year, there have been notable advancements in women’s rights across various nations. Poland has reversed restrictive abortion policies, now recognising sex without consent as rape, thereby protecting …
The Landscape of Women’s Rights: Progress and Setbacks Read More
In a disturbing alliance against migration, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed an unprecedented proposal from Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele to house American criminals in El Salvador. This extreme …
U.S.-El Salvador Alliance: A Troubling Shift in Migration Policies Read More
During his recent visit to Geneva from 24 to 26 February 2025, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset made a significant impact by reinforcing the Council’s unwavering stance on …
Council of Europe Secretary General Advocates for Death Penalty Abolition in Geneva Read More
On February 12, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson, delivered a poignant address to 800 attendees at Florida State University College of Law, part of their international …
Mary Robinson Addresses the Critical Links Between Climate Change, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law Read More