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On December 26, 2024, Oksana Senedzhuk, a Ukrainian activist residing in Sevastopol, was sentenced to 15 years in custody by the Sevastopol City Court, alongside fines and restrictions on her …
Oksana Senedzhuk: Ukrainian Activist Faces 15-Year Sentence in Crimea Read More
On December 28, 2024, the Belarusian human rights community issued a statement highlighting the troubling recognition of 12 individuals as political prisoners. This declaration stresses that the government uses imprisonment …
Belarusian Human Rights Community Denounces Political Prisoners and Repression Read More
In Bangladesh, interim leader Muhammad Yunus has found himself amid a swirl of international scrutiny, particularly regarding human rights violations against minority communities. Following the unrest that saw former Prime …
Human Rights Under Threat in Bangladesh Amid Yunus’ Leadership Read More
In Kabul, Saif Khyber, spokesperson for the Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, recently claimed that the ministry’s efforts, particularly regarding women’s issues, lack adequate …
Taliban Official Defends Ministry’s Role Amid Escalating Women’s Rights Restrictions Read More
Jimmy Carter’s presidency marked a pivotal turn towards prioritizing human rights and social justice on the global stage. His unwavering commitment brought these issues to the forefront, reshaping diplomatic discussions …
Jimmy Carter’s Legacy: A Commitment to Human Rights and Social Justice Read More
Professor Karima Bennoune, a distinguished legal expert from the University of Michigan Law School, recently testified before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. She addressed the ongoing cultural and identity …
Bennoune Advocates for Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Before Congress Read More
Impunity in Southeast Asia silences voices, erodes trust, and fuels inequalities. As we approach International Human Rights Day 2024, the theme “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now” underscores dismantling impunity …
Confronting the Impunity Crisis in Southeast Asia Read More
In the shadow of International Human Rights Day, Afghan women and girls are confined to their homes, stripped of education and opportunities due to the Taliban’s oppressive regime. Although the …
Examining the Ineffectiveness of Taliban Sanctions on Women’s Rights Read More
In a rare public spectacle, Mohd Affendi Awang, a 42-year-old carpenter, was caned under Sharia law in Terengganu, Malaysia. Convicted of the Islamic offense of khalwat, which involves being alone …
Public Caning in Malaysia Sparks Outcry from Human Rights Groups Read More
In a controversial act of public punishment, a 30-something construction worker named Mohd Affendi Awang was caned six times at the Masjid Al-Muktafi Billah Shah mosque in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia, …
Public Caning in Malaysia Sparks Outrage and Human Rights Concerns Read More