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Chinese human rights lawyer Xu Zhiyong’s health is rapidly declining following a month-long hunger strike to protest his harsh detention conditions. Held since February 2020, Xu faces severe restrictions on …
Deteriorating Health of Rights Lawyer Xu Zhiyong Raises Global Alarm Read More
Recent statistics expose a shocking rise in sexual violence against children, emphasizing its prevalence and the urgent need for action, especially at the Global Ministerial Conference in Bogotá. The data …
Global Call to End Sexual Violence Against Children in Schools Read More
Mali’s new law criminalizing homosexuality poses grave risks to the LGBT community, leading to increased discrimination and violence. Under the military regime, already weak human rights protections have further deteriorated, …
Mali’s New Anti-LGBT Law: A Step Backward for Human Rights Read More
Human Rights Watch urges France to support an international initiative aimed at holding the Taliban accountable for human rights abuses in Afghanistan, particularly those affecting women and girls. The organization …
Human Rights Watch Urges France to Support Global Initiative Against Taliban Abuses Read More
Human Rights Watch has accused Kenyan security forces of abducting, torturing, and killing individuals tied to anti-government protests between June and August 2023. Victims’ stories, like that of Mary Mwangi, …
Grim Allegations Against Kenyan Security Forces Amid Protests Read More
The fourth annual Human Rights in the Field Lecture at Towson University featured Omar Shakir, who discussed the Israel-Palestine conflict in the context of recent violence. Shakir emphasized the vital …
Omar Shakir Leads Critical Dialogue on Human Rights at Towson University Lecture Read More
As COP29 approaches in Baku, the EU faces pressure from 17 human rights organizations to address deteriorating conditions regarding political prisoners and civil rights abuses in Azerbaijan. A recent surge …
EU Urged to Address Human Rights Violations Ahead of COP29 in Azerbaijan Read More
Human Rights Watch has criticized Armenia’s bill requiring the installation of surveillance cameras in Yerevan, arguing it violates privacy rights and civil liberties. The organization’s director warns that such mass …
Human Rights Watch Sounds Alarm on Armenia’s Surveillance Bill Read More
Human Rights Watch warns that Armenia’s new surveillance bill, requiring extensive video surveillance systems with police access across Yerevan, poses serious threats to resident privacy and civil rights. The bill …
Armenia’s Controversial Surveillance Bill: A Threat to Privacy and Civil Liberties Read More
Filep Karma, a political prisoner from West Papua, became a symbol of resistance against discrimination and the fight for Indigenous rights in Indonesia. His journey, marked by courage and activism, …
Filep Karma: A Champion for Papuan Independence and Human Rights Read More