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Human Rights Crisis in GeorgiaTbilisi’s human rights landscape is darkening as journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli enters her third week on a hunger strike in Rustavi Prison. Her health is deteriorating, with …
Georgia Faces Human Rights Crisis Amidst Crackdown on Dissent Read More
A Call for Human Rights Respect As President Donald Trump prepares for his second term, Amnesty International urges him to honor human rights in all policies and governance strategies. Paul …
Amnesty International Urges President Trump to Prioritize Human Rights Read More
30 Years of Democracy: A Complicated LegacyApril 27 marked three decades since democracy was introduced in South Africa, a pivotal moment that ended apartheid through the nation’s first democratic elections …
World Report 2025: The State of Rights in South Africa Read More
Human Rights Crisis Unfolds in Georgia A new report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) reveals a disturbing trend in Georgia. The report claims that in 2024, the Georgian government, under …
Human Rights Watch Report: Georgia Faces Crisis of Repression in 2024 Read More
Commissioner Gloria M. de Mees Discusses Racial JusticeThe Donia Human Rights Center hosted its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture featuring Gloria M. de Mees of the Organization of American …
Commissioner Gloria M. de Mees Highlights Racial Justice at MLK Day Lecture Read More
Taiwan’s Controversial Execution: A Step Back for Human Rights Taiwan is facing intensified international scrutiny following its first execution in almost five years. On January 16, 32-year-old Huang Lin-kai, convicted …
Taiwan’s First Execution in Years Ignites Human Rights Debate Read More
Venezuela’s Release of Carlos Correa In a significant yet cautious development, Carlos Correa, the respected director of the Venezuelan nonprofit Espacio Publico, was released from detention shortly after President Nicolas …
Carlos Correa Released Amid Venezuela’s Ongoing Rights Struggles Read More
A Year of Reckoning for DemocracyIn 2024, a series of elections and protests revealed the resilience and fragility of global democratic values. Freedom and human rights faced tests in multiple …
2024: A Year of Reckoning for Human Rights and Democracy Read More
Rising Authoritarianism in Southern Africa In 2024, Southern Africa witnessed a troubling wave of authoritarianism, with governments increasingly suppressing dissent, according to Human Rights Watch in its World Report 2025. …
Southern Africa: A Surge in Authoritarianism Challenges Human Rights Read More
The Year of Human Rights: A Grim ReflectionAs we reflect on 2024, the task of summarizing a year filled with human rights abuses is daunting. Human Rights Watch’s 35th annual …
Global Human Rights in 2024: A Year of Darkness and Hope Read More