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This week, the Georgian parliament is poised to vote on a controversial bill imposing severe criminal penalties on activists and NGOs that refuse to register as “foreign agents.” Those tagged …
Georgia’s Civil Society at Risk: A Bill Threatening Freedom and Democracy Read More
In Berlin, a pro-Palestine protester physically assaulted anti-antisemitism activist Karoline Preisler during a demonstration on March 18. Preisler, who has actively campaigned against antisemitism since early October 2023, confronted demonstrators …
Aggression Erupts in Berlin: Anti-Antisemitism Activist Assaulted Read More
On March 28, 2025, significant events unfolded across the globe, with Turkey erupting in mass protests following the arrest of Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a challenger to President Erdoğan. İmamoğlu, …
Global Turmoil: Protests, Political Campaigns, and Social Justice on March 28, 2025 Read More
In San Francisco, the annual rally on March 10, commemorating the 66th Tibetan Uprising Day, saw 68-year-old Sumchhung arriving early at City Hall. Joined by hundreds of Tibetans from the …
Annual Tibetan Uprising Day Rally Highlights Ongoing Struggles in Tibet Read More
On March 28, 2025, a wave of significant events unfolded, heralding widespread protests against governmental actions in Turkey, ICE’s controversial detainment of a student in the U.S., and noteworthy political …
March 28, 2025: A Day of Unrest and Political Struggles Read More
In a significant address to the Human Rights Council in Geneva, UN rights chief Volker Turk brought attention to urgent global human rights issues. As he spoke, the atmosphere reverberated …
UN Rights Chief Volker Turk Addresses Human Rights Council in Geneva Read More
The recent freezing of bank accounts belonging to several human rights organisations in Georgia has raised significant alarm. Key players such as Human Rights House Tbilisi, an essential support system …
Crackdown on Civil Society: Freezing of Bank Accounts in Georgia Read More
In a distressing call to action, a coalition of 15 international human rights organisations, including Human Rights Watch, has urged the Turkish government to halt its assaults on peaceful protesters …
Turkey Faces Urgent Call for Civil Rights Protection Amid Protests Read More
In Türkiye, a chilling atmosphere envelops freedom of expression and assembly, intensified by the recent arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu. Tens of thousands have engaged in predominantly peaceful protests, …
Türkiye: Upholding Rights to Peaceful Assembly and Free Expression Read More
Berlin’s Mayor, Kai Wegner, has put a halt to his planned visit to Istanbul early in April, a decision stemming from the recent arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, the city’s beloved …
Berlin Mayor Cancels Trip to Istanbul Following İmamoğlu’s Arrest Read More