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On April 3, 2025, the United Nations Human Rights Council set forth an intergovernmental effort to create an international treaty dedicated to the rights of older people, marking a vital …
Historic Move: UN Advances Treaty on Rights of Older People Read More
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) announces its 83rd Ordinary Session scheduled in Banjul, The Gambia, from 2 to 22 May 2025. This significant gathering adheres to …
Upcoming 83rd Ordinary Session of the ACHPR in Banjul, The Gambia Read More
On International Women’s Day, advocates gathered at the United Nations to highlight the urgent need to combat the global regression of women’s rights. Sima Bahous, executive director of U.N. Women, …
Voices Unite on International Women’s Day: A Call to Action for Gender Equality Read More
The Secretariat of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has announced a forthcoming Promotion Mission to the Republic of Seychelles, scheduled from 10 to 14 March 2025. This …
African Commission to Conduct Promotion Mission in Seychelles, March 2025 Read More
On International Women’s Day 2025, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), represented by its Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa (SRRWA), highlights the ongoing …
International Women’s Day 2025: Advancing Gender Equality in Africa Read More
The year 2024 has been a remarkable tapestry woven with human rights victories across the globe. From France’s call for inclusivity in sports to the life-altering legal reforms in Poland …
Transformative Human Rights Triumphs of 2024: A Global Journey Read More
The Arusha Initiative’s first Town Hall on October 9 gathered over 90 human rights advocates, sparking vital discussions on protecting civic spaces and access to justice in Africa. Keynote speaker …
Empowering Advocacy: Highlights from the Arusha Initiative Town Hall Read More
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights engaged in the ACHPR’s 81st Ordinary Session, advocating for effective human rights frameworks in Africa. The focus included discussions on the Arusha Initiative, aimed at …
Revitalizing Human Rights Engagement: RFK Human Rights at ACHPR 2024 Read More
The third meeting of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee led to the approval of four significant projects aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, with nearly $400,000 allocated to initiatives in Belize, Equatorial …
UNESCO Funds Four Innovative Projects to Safeguard Intangible Cultural Heritage Read More