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On December 10, 2023, the world will commemorate a historic milestone—the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This pivotal document, adopted by the United Nations General …
Celebrating 75 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Read More
In a landmark move for human rights, Zimbabwe has officially abolished the death penalty, a decision praised by activists as the most significant progress since the 2013 Constitution’s enactment. President …
Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty: A Revolutionary Step for Human Rights Read More
In a poignant struggle against time and erasure, a dedicated research team led by Charles Walker, a history professor at UC Davis, along with Ruth Borja Santa Cruz from the …
Preserving Peru’s Fragile Human Rights History Through Digitization Read More
The United Nations’ human rights expert for Haiti has strongly condemned the deliberate assaults on hospitals and healthcare professionals by armed gangs, characterizing the situation in the country as critical. …
UN Human Rights Expert Condemns Attacks on Healthcare in Haiti Read More
In the heart of Caracas, a powerful movement emerges, spotlights shining on Jesús Armas, a courageous Venezuelan activist and ex-City Council member, whose life took a dark turn on December …
International Outcry Grows for Detained Venezuelan Activist Jesús Armas Read More
In a significant move towards enhancing policing standards in Bangladesh, the Police Reform Commission is set to unveil pivotal changes focused on human rights protection. Among its key proposals are …
Bangladesh Police Reform Commission Advocates Human Rights and Structural Changes Read More
In 2024, a harrowing report emerged detailing extensive human rights abuses within Turkish prisons, alleging torture, invasive strip-searches, and lack of medical treatment. Compiled by the Freedom for Lawyers Association …
Report Details Harrowing Human Rights Violations in Turkish Prisons in 2024 Read More
In a grave revelation, William O’Neill, the UN’s top human rights expert for Haiti, has denounced the alarming trend of armed gangs assaulting medical facilities. He highlighted the dire situation …
Haiti’s Health Crisis: UN Expert Condemns Gang Attacks on Medical Facilities Read More
On International Human Rights Day 2024, Commissioner Michael O’Flaherty reflects on his journey over the past nine months, highlighting the 25th anniversary of the Human Rights Commissioner role. He pays …
Commissioner O’Flaherty’s Vision for Human Rights Action on 2024 Day Read More
In South Korea, authorities were thwarted in their attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, as they arrived at his home but left empty-handed. Meanwhile, the human rights situation …
Global Human Rights Round-Up: Key Developments Across Nations Read More