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The Global Magnitsky Act and similar sanctions programs across the U.S., UK, EU, Canada, and Australia have been diligently enforced to protect human rights and combat corruption. This semi-annual update …
Global Magnitsky and Related Sanctions: March 2025 Semi-Annual Overview Read More
On Monday, the UK government announced the addition of four new designations to its global human rights sanctions regime, further solidifying its commitment to addressing human rights violations. This action …
UK Expands Human Rights Sanctions Regime with Four New Designations Read More
In a significant and bold move, Nicaragua has announced its withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council. This decision follows mounting criticism and accusations from UN-appointed experts, who have raised …
Nicaragua Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council Amid Repression Claims Read More
In a revealing conversation with Paul Solman, renowned economist Paul Krugman discusses the evolving landscape of public sentiment and political ideologies in response to economic disturbances. Observing how these sentiments …
Paul Krugman on Evolving Political Attitudes Amid Economic Change Read More
Escalating Repression in Iran Human Rights Watch’s “World Report 2025” paints a bleak picture of Iran’s deteriorating human rights landscape. The report details a horrifying escalation in the suppression of …
Iran’s Worsening Human Rights Crisis: Renewed Repression and Discrimination Read More
In 2024, Iranian authorities intensified their crackdown on women, resulting in the arrest of at least 644 individuals for alleged hijab violations, according to the US-based rights group HRANA. The …
Iran’s 2024 Hijab Crackdown: Over 600 Women Arrested by Authorities Read More
Original Source: www.politico.eu Germany’s response resonates with a somber gravitas as Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced the closure of Iranian consulates across the nation. This decisive action follows the recent …
Germany Shuts Iranian Consulates Following Execution of Citizen Read More
At COP29 in Baku, a coalition of conservative regimes, including Saudi Arabia and the Vatican, undermines efforts to integrate gender equality into climate action discussions. While the conference prioritizes finance, …
COP29: A Tension Between Climate Action and Women’s Rights Read More
The number of executions is increasing in Iran amid diminishing civic rights, according to UN Special Rapporteur Mai Sato. During her briefing at the General Assembly, she highlighted a lack …
Iran’s Rising Executions and Women’s Rights: A Call for Accountability Read More
The death of a Canadian woman in a Turkish prison highlights the urgent need for repatriation of all citizens detained in northeastern Syria. The circumstances underscore the importance of human …
The Urgent Need for Human Rights and Repatriation of Detained Citizens Read More