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Ajna Jusic, Alen Muhic, and Lejla Damon, survivors of war-related sexual violence, receive the Human Rights Award from the University of Oslo on December 5. Their organization, “Forgotten Children of …
Human Rights Award Illuminates the Fight for War-Affected Children in BiH Read More
A tragic fire at Maharani Lakshmibai Medical College in Jhansi has led to the deaths of 10 newborns. The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Uttar …
Jhansi Hospital Fire: A Call for Accountability Following Tragedy Read More
The Nigerian NHRC has launched the Human Rights Defenders Forum to combat rising human rights violations in the country. Created in partnership with the European Union, the forum will connect …
Nigeria Unites to Tackle Human Rights Violations with New Forum Read More
Nigeria’s NHRC inaugurated the Human Rights Defenders Forum to tackle escalating rights violations. This initiative, developed with the European Union, aims to protect civil liberties and unite rights advocates amidst …
Nigeria Launches Human Rights Defenders Forum Amid Escalating Violations Read More
Dawit Issak, a jailed Eritrean journalist, wins the Edelstam Prize for freedom of expression after 23 years in prison. In Senegal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko demands justice for his supporters …
Jailed Eritrean Journalist Receives Edelstam Prize for Defending Freedom of Expression Read More
Human Rights Watch is urging the UN to deploy peacekeepers to Sudan due to escalating violence, particularly in Al Jazirah, where hundreds have died. The situation has worsened following a …
Human Rights Watch Appeals for UN Peacekeepers as Violence Surges in Sudan Read More
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ethiopia to implement recommendations that enhance press freedom and protect journalists ahead of the upcoming UN review. CPJ’s detailed report highlights serious violations …
CPJ Urges Ethiopia to Enhance Press Freedom in UN Human Rights Review Read More
The UN Human Rights Council has produced numerous resolutions informed by the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) doctrine from 2008 to 2024. These resolutions reflect global commitment to prevent mass atrocities …
UN Human Rights Council Resolutions and the Responsibility to Protect: A Commitment to Global Action Read MoreNigeria’s human rights commission found no evidence supporting claims that the military attacked women and children or conducted secret abortions in the northeast. These allegations were sparked by reports from …
Nigerian Rights Commission Finds No Evidence of Military Abuses in Northeast Read More
Omar Zniber, President of the Human Rights Council, delivered a compelling report during the General Assembly’s 32nd plenary meeting, outlining significant achievements and ongoing challenges in human rights advocacy. His …
General Assembly Receives Insights from Human Rights Council Read More