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For over twenty years, the tragic case of human rights lawyer Somchai Neelapaijit remains shrouded in mystery, with nine Thai prime ministers failing to find justice for his enforced disappearance. …
The Unsolved Disappearance of Thai Rights Lawyer Somchai Neelapaijit Read More
A recent report from the Human Rights Council reveals a worrying trend: children now account for nearly 40% of trafficking victims globally. Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, the UN Secretary-General’s Special …
Rising Tide of Child Trafficking: Urgent Need for Protection and Regulation Read More
The Human Rights Council spotlighted a concerning rise in child trafficking, highlighting that nearly 40% of trafficking victims are children, with the actual figure likely much higher. Dr. Najat Maalla …
Human Rights Council: Rising Child Trafficking and Neurotechnology Concerns Read More
In Tanzania, people with albinism face severe discrimination and violence, spurring outrage and action from civil rights groups, both locally and globally. Concern for their safety led to a pivotal …
Historic Ruling: African Court Holds Tanzania Accountable for Attacks on People with Albinism Read More
In West and Central Africa, women and girls confront staggering forms of gender-based violence (GBV), such as early and forced marriages and female genital mutilation (FGM). These heinous acts breed …
Activists Combat Gender-Based Violence in West Africa Read More
In a riveting regional hearing held on 3 March 2025 in Washington, significant cases of corruption from Latin American countries such as the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil …
Corruption and Human Rights: Victims in Latin America Read More
In February, the U.N. Human Rights Council took action to address the alarming human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kivu provinces. Following the council’s urgent session, a …
U.N. Launches Investigation into Human Rights Atrocities in Congo Read More
Stranded on the sandy shores of Miramar, Venezuelan Luis Montilla waits with a group of fellow migrants, yearning to pay for a boat ride home after being denied entry to …
Human Rights Groups Decry Conditions in Costa Rica and Panama Migrant Shelters Read More
The Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center (HRVWCC) is a vital initiative led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to combat human rights abuses such as war crimes, genocide, and …
The Role of the Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center in Combatting Global Atrocities Read More
Experts from the United Nations and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights have united in a powerful call to action regarding the fate of the victims of enforced disappearance in …
UN and IACHR Urge Venezuela to Stop Enforced Disappearances Amid Global Concerns Read More