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In a collective plea, eight human rights organisations, including Human Rights Watch, addressed the UN Human Rights Council, spotlighting the alarming state of civic freedoms in Algeria. They highlighted that …
Call to Action: Urgent Appeal Regarding Human Rights Violations in Algeria Read More
Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has expressed serious concerns about a “fundamental shift in direction” regarding human rights in the United States. Speaking at the …
UN Human Rights Chief Voices Alarm over US Human Rights Policy Shift Read More
On March 3, 2025, a coalition of human rights organisations delivered a poignant message to member and observer states of the UN Human Rights Council regarding the oppressive climate within …
Urgent Call to Address Repression of Civic Space in Algeria Read More
Nicaragua has officially announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) following the release of a critical UN report accusing President Daniel Ortega’s administration of severe human …
Nicaragua’s Defiant Withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council Amid Allegations Read More
In a striking move, Nicaragua has declared its withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council, following allegations from UN experts of severe repression under President Daniel Ortega. Rosario Murillo, Ortega’s …
Nicaragua Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council Amid Repression Claims Read More
Serbian police have intensified their crackdown on civil society organisations, particularly targeting those funded by USAID amidst widespread protests in the nation. Among the most affected are two former partners …
Serbian Authorities Target Civil Society Amidst Rising Protests Read More
In a bold statement, the UN human rights office and the refugee agency have denounced Thailand’s recent deportation of 40 Uyghurs back to China. They have described this action as …
UN Agencies Decry Thailand’s Deportation of Uyghurs to China Read More
The United Nations human rights office (OHCHR) and the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, have expressed profound condemnation over Thailand’s recent deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China. They labelled this act …
UN Agencies Condemn Thailand’s Deportation of Uyghurs to China Read More
UN human rights experts have voiced serious concerns about the actions of the new US administration, warning that these measures threaten fundamental freedoms both at home and on the global …
UN Experts Urge New US Administration to Recommit to Human Rights Read More
In the early hours of 27 February 2025, Thai authorities forcibly repatriated at least 40 Uyghur asylum seekers to China, exposing them to grave human rights abuses, including arbitrary detention …
Thailand’s Forcible Return of Uyghurs to China: A Human Rights Crisis Read More