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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
In a powerful address at the U.N. Human Rights Council, Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the Taliban’s oppressive measures against women and girls in Afghanistan, framing this issue as part of …
UN Secretary-General Calls Out Taliban’s Brutal Gender Policies in Afghanistan Read More
The Israeli government is undertaking a systematic assault on civil society aimed at dissolving human rights organisations such as B’Tselem. This initiative seeks to stifle dissent and obstruct the mission …
Israeli Government’s Assault on Human Rights Organisations Read More
In Izium, Ukraine, a woman gathers firewood from a ruined school formerly occupied by Russian forces, symbolising the ongoing destruction wrought by war. Today marks three years since Russia launched …
Justice Must Not Be Negotiated Away in Ukraine’s Ongoing Conflict Read More
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the European Union (EU) to take a definitive stance against Israel’s actions during the upcoming EU-Israel Association Council meeting, scheduled for Monday. This meeting, …
HRW Calls on EU to Address Israeli Violations at Upcoming Council Meeting Read More
On February 24, 2025, during the EU-Israel Association Council meeting, Human Rights Watch calls for a strong condemnation from Kaja Kallas and EU foreign ministers regarding Israel’s serious violations of …
EU Leaders Urged to Confront Israeli Violations at Association Council Meeting Read More
On 24 February, EU foreign ministers will welcome Gideon Sa’ar, the Israeli foreign minister, in Brussels, marking an unprecedented moment in EU history. This meeting occurs against a backdrop of …
EU’s Diplomatic Dilemma: Upholding International Law vs. Welcoming Israeli Leadership Read More
On Friday, the UN Office of the High Commissioner unveiled a striking report that exposes the worsening human rights crisis in North Korea. This document draws heavily from interviews with …
UN Report Reveals Escalating Human Rights Violations in North Korea Read More