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In a troubling report presented to the Human Rights Council, the United Nations warns of a severe decline in human rights conditions in Afghanistan. Under Taliban rule, women, minorities, and …
UN Report Highlights Worsening Human Rights Crisis in Afghanistan Read More
On 28 February 2025, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) presented a stark depiction of the human rights crisis in Afghanistan at the UN Human Rights Council. They commended …
Urgent Call for Accountability in Afghanistan’s Human Rights Crisis Read More
On 28 February 2025, during the 58th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, the FIDH and Armanshahr/OPEN ASIA expressed grave concerns regarding the Taliban’s oppressive regime in Afghanistan. The …
Urgent Call for Accountability in Afghanistan: Addressing Human Rights Violations Read More
In light of the Lebanese Parliament’s recent confidence vote in the new government, Kristine Beckerle from Amnesty International emphasises the importance of prioritising human rights reforms. She highlights this moment …
Lebanon’s New Government: An Urgent Call for Human Rights Reforms Read More
The United Nations has sounded the alarm about an impending famine in Sudan, following severe clashes that have led to the suspension of World Food Programme operations in North Darfur. …
UN Human Rights Chief Issues Urgent Warning on Sudan’s Famine Crisis Read More
UN human rights experts have voiced serious concerns about the actions of the new US administration, warning that these measures threaten fundamental freedoms both at home and on the global …
UN Experts Urge New US Administration to Recommit to Human Rights Read More
In a striking announcement, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk addressed the alarmingly deteriorating conditions in the Gaza Strip, labelling the situation a “catastrophe.” He presented a comprehensive …
UN Accuses Israel of Unprecedented Disregard for Human Rights in Gaza Read More
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has condemned Israel’s operations in Gaza, describing them as exhibiting an “unprecedented disregard for human rights.” He characterised the dire humanitarian …
UN Accuses Israel of Unprecedented Human Rights Violations in Gaza Read More
In the aftermath of a confidence vote for Lebanon’s new government, Kristine Beckerle, Deputy Regional Director for Amnesty International in the Middle East and North Africa, emphasised the importance of …
Lebanon’s New Government: A Crucial Moment for Human Rights Protection Read More
In a pressing call for peace, UN human rights chief Volker Türk urged the Human Rights Council to ensure the fragile ceasefire in Gaza remains intact, amidst stalled discussions between …
UN Urges Gaza Ceasefire and Calls for Justice Amid International Crises Read More