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The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a 47-member body based in Geneva, established in 2006 to enhance the promotion and protection of global human rights. It serves as …
Understanding the U.N. Human Rights Council and Its Dynamic with the U.S. Read More
A Dark Cloud Over Democratic RightsHuman Rights Watch (HRW) has raised alarms over the UK government’s failure to abolish harsh anti-protest laws, claiming it “seriously undermines” democratic principles. This criticism …
HRW Criticism: UK’s Anti-Protest Laws Erode Democratic Freedoms Read More
Singapore’s Staunch Retention of the Death Penalty In May 2024, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong upheld the nation’s stringent death penalty laws while intensifying repression against dissenters, as noted by …
Singapore’s Government Stands Firm on Death Penalty Amid Global Trends Read More
Salma al-Shehab, a doctoral candidate from the University of Leeds, is poised for release from a Saudi prison, as rights groups anticipate her freedom “within the next few days.” Her …
Salma al-Shehab Expected to Be Released from Saudi Prison Soon Read More
In a harrowing surge, Saudi Arabia witnessed a staggering increase in executions, with reports indicating that 345 people were put to death in 2024, a grim rise from 172 in …
Surge in Saudi Executions: Women and Foreign Nationals Face Grim Fate Read More
As January 2025 unfolds under Algeria’s presidency, the UN Security Council directs urgent attention to twin crises: Haiti and Israel/Palestine. In Haiti, rampant criminal violence intertwines with a humanitarian tragedy, …
January 2025 Monthly Action Points: Addressing Crises in Haiti and Israel/Palestine Read More
Jimmy Carter, the former US President who championed human rights and received the Nobel Peace Prize, passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. His death, confirmed by his …
Remembering Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Peace and Human Rights Read More
On Christmas Day, Irish Taoiseach Simon Harris delivered a heartfelt message emphasizing Ireland’s ongoing commitment to championing human rights, freedom, and peace. He urged the nation to vocally oppose the …
Ireland’s Premier Advocates for Global Human Rights and Peace at Christmas Read More
The march organized by Denver Anti-War Action highlighted the community’s stand against U.S. complicity in global conflicts, especially the genocide in Palestine. With chants echoing through downtown and support from …
Denver Anti-War Action Rally: Demanding an End to U.S. Aid to Israel Read More
In essence, Iran’s vehement rejection of the Canadian-sponsored UNGA resolution underscores a broader critique of human rights discourse often perceived as politicized. By highlighting the hypocrisy of certain nations that …
Iran Denounces Canadian-Sponsored UN Resolution as Politically Motivated Read More