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Dawit Isaak, a detained Eritrean journalist and founder of Setit, wins the Edelstam Prize for his advocacy for democratic reforms and freedom of expression, despite being imprisoned for 23 years …
Dawit Isaak, Imprisoned Eritrean Journalist, Awarded Edelstam Prize for Courage Read More
Dawit Isaak, a Swedish-Eritrean journalist imprisoned for over 23 years, won the Edelstam Prize for his fight for freedom of expression. His daughter will accept the award in November, amidst …
Dawit Isaak: 23 Years of Silence and the Fight for Freedom Read More
On June 12, 2024, Ambassador Joonkook Hwang delivered a joint statement on the human rights crisis in North Korea, marking the ten-year anniversary of the pivotal UN Commission of Inquiry …
Ten Years Since the UN Inquiry: A Call to Action on DPRK’s Human Rights Crisis 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 MoreThe U.N. Human Rights Committee criticizes Belgium and the Netherlands for high Down syndrome abortion rates, urging better parental counseling. However, their contradictory stance on promoting abortion raises concerns about …
U.N. Committee Questions Selective Abortion Practices Amidst Contradictions Read More
The UNHRC has raised serious concerns about Turkey’s human rights practices, particularly regarding the expanding powers of the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) and its shrouded immunity from prosecution. Issues include …
UN Human Rights Committee Warns of Turkey’s Intelligence Agency Abuses Read More
The Central Tibetan Administration has thanked 15 countries for highlighting human rights abuses in Tibet at the 79th UN General Assembly. Key nations, including Australia and the USA, called attention …
Tibetans Thank 15 Nations for Standing Up Against Human Rights Violations Read More
The Global Innovation Index 2023 ranks the top 15 countries excelling in science and technology. Switzerland leads the index for the 13th consecutive year, followed by Sweden and the United …
The Pioneers of Innovation: A Glimpse into the World’s Tech Hotspots Read More