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Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati announced a draft criminal procedure law that aims to enhance human rights as part of the national strategy. He assured that the initiative focuses on …
Advancing Human Rights: Egypt’s Draft Criminal Procedure Law Read More
President Biden’s participation in COP29 in Azerbaijan is under scrutiny due to the host nation’s human rights abuses and environmental negligence. Critics argue his administration favors geopolitical interests over ethical …
The World Must Confront Azerbaijan at COP29 Read More
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo suggested constitutional changes regarding presidential term limits during a speech in Kisangani on October 23. He labeled the current constitution as …
DR Congo President Proposes Constitutional Amendment for Term Limits Read More
FIFA’s agreement with Saudi Arabia to limit the scope of the Clifford Chance human rights report has sparked concerns regarding its independence and credibility. The report focused solely on rights …
FIFA’s Troubling Ally: The Questionable Human Rights Report for Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup Bid Read More
Thailand’s election to the UN Human Rights Council provides both an opportunity and a challenge to enhance human rights practices globally. While the HRC lacks enforcement power, it plays a …
Thailand’s Emerging Role in Human Rights Advocacy Read More
In October, Iran recorded at least 166 executions, the highest in over twenty years, as geopolitical tensions with Israel rise. Rights groups criticize the Iranian regime for exploiting these tensions …
Iran’s October Execution Surge: A Harrowing Human Rights Crisis Read More
Rights organizations are pressing the Nigerian government to release minors charged for participating in protests against rising living costs. Disturbing scenes of young detainees fainting in court have sparked public …
Urgent Calls for Release of Minors Detained in Nigeria Protests Read More
The HRCP has criticized the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024, claiming it violates citizens’ rights to due process and fair trial. The bill allows government authorities to detain individuals for three …
HRCP Warns Against Anti-Terror Bill Threatening Citizens’ Rights Read More
Viasna Human Rights Centre reported that political prisoner Dmitriy Schlethauer died on October 11, 2024, shortly after being incarcerated in a penal colony. His death marks the seventh such occurrence …
Tragedy and Fear: The Death of Political Prisoner Dmitriy Schlethauer and the Deteriorating Human Rights in Belarus Read More
The U.S., Germany, and France have urged China to release human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and his wife, Xu Yan, who were sentenced for subversion. Yu received three years and …
Global Call for Justice: U.S., Germany, and France Demand Release of Chinese Activists Read More