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In a shocking revelation, the United Nations Human Rights Office reported that Iran executed 901 individuals in 2024, a significant rise from 853 executions in the previous year. Among those …
UN Reports Alarming Spike in Executions in Iran for 2024 Read More
Amidst increasing tensions in Syria, the UN’s OHCHR has called for restraint as reports surface of targeted killings within the Alawite community, historically linked to the Assad regime. Spokesperson Liz …
Global Human Rights Update: Syria, Iran, and the Central African Republic Read More
In a somber report, the United Nations revealed that Iran executed a staggering 901 individuals in 2024, with 31 being women, some driven to desperation by abuse or forced marriages. …
UN Report Reveals Iran’s Alarming Surge in Executions in 2024 Read More
Human Rights Bahamas is urging the newly formed parliamentary Human Rights Committee to commence its work, emphasizing the urgent need to tackle the significant human rights issues plaguing the Bahamian …
Urgent Call for Action: Human Rights Committee Yet to Convene Read More
As of January 1, 2025, Spain has officially rejoined the UN Human Rights Council, marking its third term in this pivotal role that extends until 2027. Previously, the country served …
Spain Joins UN Human Rights Council for Third Term Read More
The 2024 PBF Thematic Review, an insightful analysis by the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, explores the intricate relationship between human rights and peacebuilding through the lens of …
Exploring Synergies Between Human Rights and Peacebuilding: Insights from the 2024 PBF Review Read More
In summary, the establishment of the Independent Institution on Missing Persons represents a critical step for Syria, aimed at addressing the pain of families left in the dark about their …
UN Appoints Head of Independent Institution on Missing Persons in Syria Read More
The UN human rights office is set to send a team to Syria next week for the first time since the civil war began, marking a significant step towards accountability …
UN Human Rights Team to Monitor Syria Amid Fragile Power Shift Read More
In summary, Zimbabwe’s civic space is increasingly suffocating, with civil society organizations grappling against overwhelming legal and operational hurdles. The newly proposed PVO Bill threatens to trap activists within a …
Zimbabwe’s Civic Space Suffocating: Report Reveals Rising Repression Read More
The 13th Forum on Business and Human Rights underscored a resonant call for binding regulations to ensure corporate accountability, recognizing that voluntary commitments fall short. The Zero Tolerance Initiative highlighted …
Empowering Human Rights Defenders: Key Insights from the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights Read More