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In a historic meeting in Damascus, UN human rights chief Volker Türk voiced deep concern over the humanitarian crisis faced by Syrians, particularly former detainees from the ousted Assad regime. …
UN Human Rights Chief Addresses Syria’s Humanitarian Crisis in Damascus Read More
In an unprecedented visit to Syria, UN rights chief Volker Turk emphasized the necessity of transitional justice for the nation’s future following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad. As the civil …
UN Calls for Transitional Justice in Syria After Assad’s Fall Read More
In an unprecedented visit, UN rights chief Volker Turk emphasized the vital importance of transitional justice for Syria’s future, particularly after the regime of Bashar al-Assad. Speaking in Damascus, he …
UN Rights Chief Advocates Transitional Justice in Post-Assad Syria Read More
Volker Turk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, emphasized the necessity of transitional justice in Syria during his landmark visit to the war-torn nation. With the recent upheaval following …
UN Rights Chief Advocates Transitional Justice in Post-Assad Syria Read More
In a move that has stirred international uproar, independent human rights experts have expressed deep concern over the Iranian Supreme Court’s recent confirmation of the death sentence for Pakhshan Azizi, …
International Experts Denounce Iran’s Death Sentence for Kurdish Activist Azizi Read More
In the face of mounting criticism from NGOs, the UK government stands firm on its decision to supply components for F-35 fighter jets to Israel, despite acknowledging concerns over potential …
UK Voices Commitment to F-35 Supplies to Israel Amid Human Rights Concerns Read More
On January 9, 2025, Poland’s government controversially enabled senior Israeli officials, including the wanted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to participate in Auschwitz liberation events despite his ICC arrest warrant for …
Poland’s Controversial Stance on International Justice: A Call for Accountability Read More
In 2022, the Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC) launched a series of dynamic webinars exploring human rights in the context of the American death penalty. With over 1,300 inmates lingering …
Navigating Human Rights and the Death Penalty in the U.S. Read More
After four long years suspended in the shadows of Iranian detention, Nahid Taghavi, a resolute German-Iranian women’s rights activist, has triumphantly returned to Germany. Her release, heralded by her family …
Nahid Taghavi Returns Home After Years of Unjust Imprisonment in Iran Read More
Independent UN human rights experts expressed deep alarm regarding Iran’s Supreme Court decision to uphold the death sentence of Pakhshan Azizi, a Kurdish activist and social worker. They condemned the …
UN Experts Alarmed by Iran’s Death Sentence Against Kurdish Activist Azizi Read More