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In a troubling development for human rights in Algeria, Mounir Gharbi, a prominent lawyer and advocate, has been convicted for social media posts. Gharbi, who’s also a member of the …
Mounir Gharbi: Algerian Lawyer Sentenced for Social Media Critique Read More
In an important development for human rights advocacy in Telangana, retired High Court judge, Justice Shameem Akther, stepped into the role of chairperson of the Telangana Human Rights Commission on …
New Chairperson and Members of Telangana Human Rights Commission Take Charge Read More
Three prisoners in Orumiyeh, West Azerbaijan Province, face the grim fate of having their fingers amputated, as judicial authorities are set to transfer a guillotine to the local prison. Hadi …
Orumiyeh Prisoners Face Imminent Amputation Amidst Ongoing Human Rights Concerns Read More
In our increasingly noisy digital landscape, it’s vital to remain attuned to significant events surrounding censorship and free expression. Each Friday, Index offers a consolidating roundup of the week’s pivotal …
Censorship and Free Expression: Week in Review (5–11 April 2025) Read More
On 5 April 2025, Dr. Sabiha Baloch, a prominent woman human rights defender, saw her father’s arrest by Pakistani authorities, a chilling act with no word on his whereabouts. This …
Urgent Plea for Justice: Dr. Sabiha Baloch Under Threat Read More
In a dramatic turn of events, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) has rebutted the claims made by Përparim Rama, the Mayor of Pristina, regarding alleged governmental interference …
MCYS Rebuffs Mayor Rama’s Claims: A Clash Over Cultural Heritage Management Read More
A recent report from Americans for Immigrant Justice reveals shocking human rights abuses at the Krome North Service Processing Center in Miami-Dade County. After gathering harrowing testimonies from detainees, they …
Egregious Human Rights Abuses Reported at Krome Detention Center Read More
Mario Joseph, a dedicated Haitian human rights lawyer and advocate, tragically passed away at the age of 62 following a car accident. Known for his unwavering commitment to justice, he …
Tribute to Mario Joseph: A Champion of Human Rights in Haiti Read More
A Rastafarian individual has lodged a complaint with the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal against the Surrey Pretrial Services Centre, citing mistreatment due to his religious practices. The tribunal, led …
Rastafarian Takes Legal Action Over Alleged Religious Discrimination at Surrey Pretrial Read More
Lydia Mugambe, a former Columbia University fellow and United Nations judge, has been convicted of human trafficking, specifically for modern slavery offences in the UK. According to the Thames Valley …
Ex-Columbia Fellow Convicted of Modern Slavery in the UK Read More