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Aung Ko Ko, a 37-year-old migrant from Myanmar, allegedly died from torture inflicted by Thai soldiers, capturing attention from human rights advocates. Fortify Rights demands a thorough investigation into the …
Outrage Grows Over Alleged Murder of Myanmar Migrant by Thai Soldiers Read More
The UN Human Rights Council praised Qatar for improvements in labor laws but emphasized the need for further reforms, including abolishing the kafala system and ensuring greater rights for civil …
UN Human Rights Council Acknowledges Qatar’s Progress, Urges Further Reforms Read More
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has held the Guatemalan government liable for the disappearances of four Indigenous human rights activists in 1989, emphasizing the failures in justice and accountability. …
Regional Court Holds Guatemala Accountable for 1989 Activist Disappearances Read More
On November 15, 2024, prominent human rights organizations condemned the harassment of Crimean lawyers Rustem Kyamilev and Lilia Hemedzhy following a violent home raid where Rustem was arbitrarily detained. Despite …
International Outcry Against Harassment of Crimean Human Rights Lawyers Read More
The Nigerian NHRC has launched the Human Rights Defenders Forum to combat rising human rights violations in the country. Created in partnership with the European Union, the forum will connect …
Nigeria Unites to Tackle Human Rights Violations with New Forum Read More
North Korea has rejected 88 recommendations on human rights from UN member states during its Universal Periodic Review. This dismissal highlights the regime’s ongoing human rights abuses, including torture and …
Urgent Call for Action on Human Rights Violations in North Korea Read More
Following the 2024 U.S. elections, an urgent call to defend human rights is issued after a proposed bill aimed at undermining nonprofits was narrowly defeated. Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights …
A Call to Action: Defending Human Rights in Challenging Times Read More
Mozambique is facing escalating police violence amid protests against electoral fraud, resulting in seven reported deaths. Amnesty International has urged the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to take a strong …
Mozambique’s Crisis: Calls for SADC to Act Against Police Violence and Protect Rights Read More
The Azerbaijani government faces accusations of detaining climate activists during COP29, raising alarms among human rights groups. With over 300 political prisoners, critics contend that dissent is being suppressed under …
COP29’s Host, Azerbaijan, Under Scrutiny for Human Rights Violations Read More
Montrealer Marie-France Barbier claims that her workplace racial discrimination complaints are improperly handled by two Quebec bodies, the CDPDJ and CNESST. She describes being trapped in a frustrating cycle of …
Montreal Woman Alleges Quebeck Commission Mismanagement of Racial Complaints Read More