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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
Palauan youth, supported by the Ebiil Society, raise alarms over U.S. military activities infringing on human rights and harming the environment. A UN submission highlights cleared land, endangered species, and …
Palauan Youth Spotlight Human Rights Concerns Amid U.S. Military Expansion Read More
WOLA denounces the Venezuelan government’s harassment of human rights defenders, particularly targeting PROVEA and its leader Óscar Murillo. Following a controversial election, state authorities have heightened threats against those demanding …
WOLA Condemns Venezuelan Government’s Crackdown on PROVEA and Civil Society Read More
The Free Narges Coalition urges the UN Human Rights Council to intervene for the release of Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel laureate facing serious health issues in prison, calling for humane …
Urgent Call for Medical Release of Narges Mohammadi: A Fight for Human Rights Read More
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has deemed Anon Nampa’s imprisonment unjust under international law. He faces a 14-year prison sentence due to Thailand’s lèse-majesté law, receiving significant advocacy …
UN Declares Anon Nampa’s Imprisonment Arbitrary, Calls for Release Read More
The New Ulm Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for its 2024 Human Rights Award, celebrating those who promote social justice in the community. Nominations for outstanding contributions are open …
Nominations Open for 2024 Human Rights Award in New Ulm 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
The sentencing of 45 opposition activists in Hong Kong has sparked international concern over the abuse of the National Security Law, with calls for a review of convictions and potential …
International Concern Grows as 45 Hong Kong Activists Sentenced Under National Security Law Read More
At COP29, human rights discussions underscored the suppression of civil society in Azerbaijan, with calls for the release of political prisoners and the creation of an open environment for civic …
COP29 Discussions Highlight Human Rights Crisis in Azerbaijan Read More
In a concerning turn of events, Venezuelan authorities have intensified their harassment of PROVEA, a key NGO for human rights. Following threats made by a government official, Oscar Murillo is …
Venezuela’s Crackdown on Human Rights NGO PROVEA: A Call to Stop the Persecution Read More