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In April, a significant meeting took place in Lusaka, Zambia, aimed at advancing the creation of a human rights defenders protection law. The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR), with …
Zambia’s Call for a Human Rights Defenders Protection Law Read More
In a significant stride for human rights, the Human Rights Council (HRC58), spearheaded by Norway, has adopted a resolution that extends protections for human rights defenders in the digital sphere. …
HRC58: Landmark Resolution Protecting Human Rights Defenders in the Digital Age Read More
On 28 March 2025, a pivotal Interactive Dialogue on Haiti unfolded, featuring the insights of High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, and UN expert William O’Neill. O’Neill grimly described …
HRC58: Advocating for Global Reparatory Justice for Haiti Read More
In a significant collaboration with the International Service for Human Rights, the Côte d’Ivoire Coalition of Human Rights Defenders presented an urgent statement to the United Nations Human Rights Council …
Strengthening Human Rights Defenders in Côte d’Ivoire: A Call to Action. Read More
On March 27, a significant panel commemorated the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, taking place on 21 March. This date marks the haunting memory of the Sharpeville …
Demand for Human Rights Respect for Afro-Argentinians Grows Read More
Amidst the 58th session of the Human Rights Council on 27-28 March 2025, systemic racism and xenophobia against Dominicans and Afrodescendants were fervently condemned. The session began with statement contributions …
Denouncing Systemic Racism and Xenophobia: HRC58’s Stand Against Injustice Read More
In a compelling appeal on 20 March 2025, a coalition of States led by Iceland urged the UN Human Rights Council to create a mechanism for investigating severe human rights …
UN Human Rights Council Urged to Establish Accountability Mechanism for Afghanistan Read More
In a striking move, Nicaragua has withdrawn from the UN Human Rights Council, forsaking its scheduled participation in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). This absence, particularly during the fifth session …
Nicaragua’s Withdrawal from Human Rights Council Sparks International Outcry Read More
In a powerful plea to the UN Human Rights Council, the Saharawi Youth Union (UJSARIO) joined forces with the International Service for Human Rights on Monday, urging the protection of …
Saharawi Youth Union Urges UN Human Rights Council for Action on Rights Read More
In a passionate plea, the Saharawi Youth Union (UJSARIO) alongside the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) has called on the UN Human Rights Council to take immediate action in …
Saharawi Youth Union Calls on UN to Protect Rights of Saharawi People Read More