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Alaa Abd el-Fattah, a British-Egyptian activist, remains unjustly imprisoned in Egypt despite completing his sentence. UNWGAD has been urged by ARTICLE 19 and 26 other organizations to take swift action …
Urgent Appeal for Release of Activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah by UNWGAD Read More
Dawit Isaak, a detained Eritrean journalist and founder of Setit, wins the Edelstam Prize for his advocacy for democratic reforms and freedom of expression, despite being imprisoned for 23 years …
Dawit Isaak, Imprisoned Eritrean Journalist, Awarded Edelstam Prize for Courage Read More
Human Rights Watch is urging the UN to deploy peacekeepers to Sudan due to escalating violence, particularly in Al Jazirah, where hundreds have died. The situation has worsened following a …
Human Rights Watch Appeals for UN Peacekeepers as Violence Surges in Sudan Read More
The UN Human Rights Committee has urged Pakistan to implement critical reforms to its legal framework, focusing on issues like military courts, privacy laws, freedom of expression, and the treatment …
UN Human Rights Committee Calls for Urgent Legal Reforms in Pakistan Read More
A recent report from human rights organizations accuses Azerbaijan of ethnic cleansing against Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh, following military actions in September 2023. The report underscores systemic human rights violations and …
International Report Accuses Azerbaijan of Ethnic Cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh Read More
Dawit Isaak, a Swedish-Eritrean journalist imprisoned for over 23 years, won the Edelstam Prize for his fight for freedom of expression. His daughter will accept the award in November, amidst …
Dawit Isaak: 23 Years of Silence and the Fight for Freedom Read More
A recent report highlights the alarming neglect of human rights obligations by Canada’s provinces and territories, with only Quebec publicly acknowledging such commitments. Alberta, for example, incorrectly claims no obligation …
Canada’s Human Rights Obligations: A Call for Accountability and Reform Read More
The human rights situation in Pakistan reveals significant challenges, particularly for women and religious minorities. Key issues include the abuse of blasphemy laws, high rates of child marriages, and forced …
Unveiling Human Rights Violations in Pakistan: A Call for Change Read More
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Ethiopia to implement recommendations that enhance press freedom and protect journalists ahead of the upcoming UN review. CPJ’s detailed report highlights serious violations …
CPJ Urges Ethiopia to Enhance Press Freedom in UN Human Rights Review Read More
Two family members of victims killed during the 2022-2023 protests in Peru are traveling to Europe to seek international support due to the lack of accountability for their losses. Yovanna …
Peru’s Victims of State Repression Seek Justice Through International Support Read More