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Zholya Parsi, an Afghan women’s rights advocate, and Manuchehr Kholiqnazarov, a Tajik lawyer imprisoned for his activism, will receive the 2024 Martin Ennals Award for their courageous efforts in fighting …
Martin Ennals Award: Honoring Brave Human Rights Defenders from Afghanistan and Tajikistan Read More
Zholya Parsi and Manuchehr Kholiqnazarov, prominent human rights defenders, are the recipients of the 2024 Martin Ennals Award. This award, often referred to as the “Nobel Prize for human rights,” …
Courageous Voices: Afghan and Tajik Activists Win Martin Ennals Award 2024 Read More
The NBA faces criticism from Human Rights Watch for potentially engaging in “sportswashing” through its connections with the UAE. As the league hosts events in Abu Dhabi and partners with …
NBA Criticized for Potential “Sportswashing” Through UAE Partnerships Read More
The UN is set to vote on starting negotiations for a treaty aimed at preventing and punishing crimes against humanity, following growing calls for action amidst increasing global conflicts. Human …
UN Poised to Approve Groundbreaking Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity Read More
The NBA faces significant criticism for its partnerships with the UAE, accused of aiding in ‘sportswashing’—distracting from serious human rights violations, including abuses in Sudan and local repression. Human Rights …
NBA’s UAE Ties: A Risky Game of ‘Sportswashing’ Read More
Dilmurod Ergashev, a Tajik opposition activist, was deported from Germany to Tajikistan, where he was immediately detained. Human rights organizations have raised alarms about his treatment and the legality of …
Tajik Activist Dilmurod Ergashev Faces Peril After Germany Deportation Read More
Survivors of torture and families of detained Syrians protested at the ICJ on October 10, 2023, emphasizing the need for justice and accountability. The court ordered Syria to prevent torture, …
Syrian Families Demand Justice at International Court for Torture Survivors Read More
Human Rights Watch claims that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is a tool to silence criticism of the kingdom’s human rights abuses. …
Human Rights Watch Critiques Saudi Wealth Fund as Tool for Silencing Dissent Read More
On November 19, 2024, 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates received harsh prison sentences under national security charges. This case illustrates the deteriorating human rights situation since the imposition of the …
Severe Sentences for 45 Hong Kong Democracy Advocates Signal Legal Crisis Read More
In Azerbaijan, human rights lawyer Zhala Bayramova discusses her father Gubad Ibadoghlu’s imprisonment, linking his anti-corruption activism to a broader crackdown on dissenters amid preparations for COP29. With over 300 …
Daughter of Political Prisoner in Azerbaijan Highlights Human Rights Crisis Ahead of COP29 Read More