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On Human Rights Day 2019, the emphasis was on youth activism, themed “Youth Standing Up for Human Rights”. This call to action aimed to highlight the critical role of young …
Youth Empowerment: The Heart of Human Rights Day 2019 Read More
A coalition of UN human rights experts is voicing serious concerns over a U.S. bill aimed at sanctioning the International Criminal Court (ICC). This legislation comes after the ICC issued …
UN Experts Condemn U.S. Sanction Bill Targeting ICC as Threat to Justice Read More
The UK government has determined, according to NGOs Al-Haq and Global Legal Action Network (GLAN), that no human rights concerns will impede the sale of F-35 parts possibly used by …
UK Justifies F-35 Parts Exports to Israel Amid Human Rights Concerns Read More
On a stark Monday, the Centre for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) unveiled a troubling report detailing the Iranian government’s intensified crackdown on human rights lawyers and dissenters. This escalating …
Iran’s Escalating Crackdown on Human Rights Lawyers Revealed by CHRI Read More
In a poignant articulation of the perilous landscape faced by human rights defenders, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, underscored their vital role in shaping conflict resolution amid …
UN Highlights Escalating Risks for Human Rights Defenders Globally Read More
In a pivotal moment for human rights advocacy, Saudi Arabian defender Mohammad al-Qahtani has been released after enduring 12 years of unjust imprisonment, which included two years marked by enforced …
Saudi Human Rights Defender Mohammad al-Qahtani Released After 12 Years Read More
In a poignant address delivered on January 13, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk underscored the unwavering commitment of human rights defenders, describing their work as a profound …
UN Advocates for Higher Protection of Human Rights Defenders Read More
In a poignant address delivered to Wilton Park, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk underscored the essential role of human rights defenders in navigating today’s complex global issues. …
The Essential Role of Human Rights Defenders in Conflict Resolution Read More
Independent human rights experts have called for the Palestinian Authority to lift its controversial ban on Al Jazeera, urging that all journalists should be able to operate freely within the …
Human Rights Experts Demand Lifting of Al Jazeera Ban in Palestinian Authority Read More
Los Angeles is engulfed in a fierce battle against wildfires, forcing over 180,000 residents to evacuate. The infernos, fueled by hurricane-force winds up to 100 mph, threaten various criminal facilities, …
This Week’s Spotlight on Human Rights: A Global Perspective Read More