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Zeynab Jalalian, Iran’s longest-serving female political prisoner, recently marked a harrowing 17 years of incarceration. Born in 1982 in Dim Qeshlaq, West Azerbaijan, she has been behind bars since 26 …
Zeynab Jalalian: 17 Years of Resilience Behind Bars in Iran Read More
In a pressing appeal, eight human rights organisations are calling for the immediate protection of Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy, a human rights defender and director of Temirov Live, who faces death …
Urgent Call to Protect Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy Amid Death Threats in Prison Read More
In a significant joint statement issued by seven human rights organisations, including the Observatory (FIDH-OMCT), there is an urgent call for the immediate release of journalist Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy, who …
Urgent Call for Action: Protect Imprisoned Journalist Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy from Death Threats Read More
In the shadowy confines of Penal Colony No. 9 in Belarus, Ales Bialiatski, the imprisoned Nobel laureate, stands as a testament to the grim realities faced by political prisoners. Marked …
Imprisoned Nobel Laureate Ales Bialiatski Highlights Belarusian Human Rights Violations Read More
In an important ruling, the Alberta human rights tribunal dismissed a complaint from transgender woman Marni Panas against the Edmonton Police Service (EPS). While acknowledging that two officers misgendered Panas …
Alberta Tribunal Dismisses Discrimination Complaint Against EPS Amid Misgendering Incident Read More
In a significant ruling, the BC Human Rights Tribunal has allowed a former nurse from Interior Health, Dr. Lorelei Rogers, to advance her complaint against Canada Life Assurance Company. She …
BC Tribunal Allows Nurse’s Human Rights Complaint Against Canada Life to Proceed Read More
In a decisive move against human rights violations, the United States has imposed sanctions on Russian judge Olesya Mendeleeva for her role in the unjust imprisonment of dissident Alexei Gorinov. …
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russian Judge for Role in Activist’s Imprisonment Read More
In a decisive move on Tuesday, the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Russian judge Olesya Mendeleeva, citing her significant role in the unlawful detention of human-rights activist Alexei Gorinov. …
US Sanctions Russian Judge Over Activist’s Detention Amid Ukraine Conflict Read More
Reza Khandan’s imprisonment highlights the intense struggle for women’s rights and freedom in Iran amidst a backdrop of governmental oppression. His unwavering commitment and that of his wife, Nasrin Sotoudeh, …
Reza Khandan: A Beacon of Hope Amidst Iran’s Oppression Read More
The plight of Russia’s Roma community is marred by deep-seated discrimination, poverty, and systemic inequality. Their struggles manifest in inadequacies in education, job opportunities, and housing, all stemming from entrenched …
The Unseen Struggles of Russia’s Roma Community Amid Discrimination Read More