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In Asia, the battle for LGBTQ rights persists with varied developments across countries. Recently, Thailand made headlines by legalizing same-sex marriage and adoption, marking a historic achievement as the first …
LGBTQ Rights: Progress and Setbacks Across Asia Read More
In a historic step towards justice, the UN General Assembly’s Sixth Committee has reached a consensus to draft an international treaty aimed at preventing and punishing Crimes Against Humanity. This …
Historic Resolution Paves the Way for Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Read More
In early December 2024, Russia enacted controversial legislation outlawing “child-free propaganda.” Critics, including activist Zalina Marshenkulova, argue this ban symbolizes governmental repression targeting free thought, particularly in the wake of …
Russia’s Ban on Child-Free Propaganda: A Threat to Women’s Rights and Freedoms Read More
Germany has withdrawn its funding from two Israeli human rights organizations, Zochrot and New Profile, which focus on anti-militarization and Palestinian rights. Despite efforts from the aid group Kurve Wustrow …
Germany’s Withdrawal of Funding from Israeli Human Rights Organizations Sparks Outrage Read More
In a controversial move, Germany has decided to withdraw funding from two Israeli human rights organizations: Zochrot and New Profile. Despite multiple efforts by Kurve Wustrow, the German aid organization, …
Germany Cuts Funding to Israeli Human Rights Groups Amid Political Pressure Read More
Lawyer Mehmet Nuri Deniz has asserted that Turkey fails to recognize the ‘right to hope’ as a legal right, which ultimately leads to the denial of this fundamental entitlement for …
Turkey’s Denial of the ‘Right to Hope’ and Its Implications for Justice Read More
In a powerful reaffirmation, Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, expressed her commitment to protect the rights of Afghan women and girls, emphasizing their ongoing struggle under Taliban rule. “Women’s …
UN’s Amina Mohammed Vows to Uphold Afghan Women’s Rights Amid Taliban Rule Read More
The Hong Kong police have escalated their crackdown on dissent by offering rewards of 1 million Hong Kong dollars for information on pro-democracy activists living abroad. This move reflects the …
Hong Kong Police Offer Bounties on Overseas Pro-Democracy Activists Read More
The brutal crackdown on peaceful protesters in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, highlights alarming issues of police violence and abuse of power. Human Rights Watch reports severe injuries, torture, and lack of …
Georgia’s Brutal Crackdown: Police Violence Against Peaceful Protesters Read More
The plight of migrants in Europe reveals a troubling trend where their rights are increasingly infringed upon, particularly for those from the global south. The contrasting treatment of Ukrainian refugees …
Systematic Erosion of Migrants’ Rights in Europe: A Call for Reform Read More