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The UN Human Rights Committee has urged Pakistan to implement critical reforms to its legal framework, focusing on issues like military courts, privacy laws, freedom of expression, and the treatment …
UN Human Rights Committee Calls for Urgent Legal Reforms in Pakistan Read More
Free expression advocacy groups urge the UNHRC to ensure human rights protection in Nicaragua during its fourth UPR cycle. Since 2018, Nicaragua has faced intense repression against dissenting voices, claiming …
Urgent Call for Freedom of Expression Protections in Nicaragua Read More
A recent study reveals that while Jordan’s youth are largely aware of human rights issues and advocate for justice and gender equality, they face significant barriers like limited access to …
Jordanian Youth’s Human Rights Awareness: Barriers and Aspirations Unveiled Read More
A recent study reveals that Jordanian youth hold strong views on human rights but face significant barriers to engagement, such as limited access to information and societal pressures. Despite having …
Jordanian Youth: A Mixed Perspective on Human Rights Amidst Challenges Read More
In 2023, Spain faced significant human rights issues, including police violence at the Melilla border, ineffective asylum processes, persistent gender-based violence, and inadequate support for vulnerable populations. Legislative efforts to …
Human Rights Landscape in Spain: Challenges and Progress in 2023 Read More
Felice Gaer Baran, a prominent human rights expert and director of the Jacob Blaustein Institute, passed away on November 9, 2024, at age 78. Celebrated for her dedication to international …
Felice Gaer: Iconic Advocate for Human Rights Passes Away at 78 Read More
With Trump potentially entering a second term, RFK Human Rights stresses the urgency of defending democracy, focusing on protecting activists, journalists, and immigrant rights while opposing mass deportations and privatized …
Defending Democracy: The Call to Resist in Trump’s Second Term Read More
Civil Rights Defenders has submitted a shadow report ahead of the UN’s review of Sweden’s human rights in 2025, highlighting serious shortcomings in protecting against hate crimes, discrimination, and Indigenous …
Civil Rights Defenders Warns of Human Rights Shortcomings Ahead of UN Review Read More
In light of increasing violence in Gaza, the “Harris Voters for Human Rights” coalition is campaigning for Kamala Harris while warning against the repercussions of a Trump presidency, advocating for …
Harris Voters Unite Against Trump and Demand Action for Gaza Read More
In October, Iran recorded at least 166 executions, the highest in over twenty years, as geopolitical tensions with Israel rise. Rights groups criticize the Iranian regime for exploiting these tensions …
Iran’s October Execution Surge: A Harrowing Human Rights Crisis Read More