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On March 26, 2025, DREDF united with the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and 132 other civil rights organisations representing a diverse population to announce an open letter …
DREDF and Civil Rights Groups Unite Against Threats to Freedoms Read More
On March 21, as South Africa marked Human Rights Day, President Donald Trump’s assertions of white South Africans facing persecution sparked controversy. Established in 1994 to honour sacrifices made against …
Catholic Leaders Critique Trump’s Claims on South Africa’s Human Rights Read More
In a vehement response, Human Rights First has roundly condemned the recent executive order by the Trump administration aimed at dissolving the Department of Education. This sweeping action threatens to …
Human Rights First Decries Executive Order to Dismantle Education Department Read More
The recent event commemorating the women pivotal in driving human rights at the United Nations echoed a powerful sentiment: silence cannot prevail in the fight for equality. Anna Fierst recounted …
Trailblazers: Celebrating the Women Who Shaped Human Rights at the UN Read More
In a powerful declaration on Thursday, the need for action in the human rights arena echoed throughout the venue celebrating the impactful women who laid the groundwork for the UN’s …
Honouring the Founding Mothers of Human Rights at the UN Read More
In a captivating event, the legacy of the women who forged the UN’s path towards gender equality reverberated on Thursday. The dire message was clear: Silence is not an option …
Trailblazers: Honouring the UN’s Founding Mothers in the Fight for Human Rights Read MoreIn recent months, the concept of the boomerang has taken on a disturbing significance, akin to a horrifying hunt gone awry. As Césaire poignantly expressed, there comes a time when …
The Boomerang Effect: Civil Liberties Under Siege in America Read More
At the recent Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) gathering, a political declaration was adopted amidst fierce debates, marking a bittersweet victory for activists. While the declaration’s intent is …
US Role as Spoiler in Women’s Rights at Annual Gathering Revealed Read More
Marco Rubio maintains President Trump’s firm stance on human rights, particularly for religious minorities in Bangladesh. The US State Department’s spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed that Rubio is committed to addressing …
Marco Rubio Upholds Trump’s Hardline on Human Rights in Bangladesh Read MoreIn a powerful lecture at Brigham Young University, Rev. Lawrence Edward Carter addressed the pressing need for peace in today’s turbulent world, which he observed is marred by both personal …
Rev. Carter Urges New Generation to Embody Nonviolence for Peace Read More