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Şebnem Korur Fincancı, a Turkish human rights defender and forensic doctor, was acquitted of charges alleging she publicly insulted the state. The accusations stemmed from her social media comments about …
Turkish Human Rights Defender Acquitted of Insulting State Charges Read More
The UN has voiced strong condemnation of the ongoing persecution of Tunisia’s opposition, calling for an immediate cessation of the arbitrary arrests targeting human rights defenders, journalists, and lawyers. Volker …
UN Condemns Human Rights Violations Against Tunisian Opposition Read MoreTaner Kılıç, a prominent human rights activist, has been acquitted, bringing closure to the infamous ‘Büyükada Trials’ that tarnished Turkey’s human rights image. This decision marks a significant triumph for …
Acquittal of Taner Kılıç Marks End of the Infamous ‘Büyükada Trials’ Read More
Independent human rights experts have raised urgent concerns regarding the political harassment and persecution of Ecuador’s Vice-President, María Verónica Abad Rojas. They highlighted the alarming nature of these attacks, particularly …
Concerns Over Political Persecution of Ecuador’s Vice-President Abad Read More
In a noteworthy development, a Thai court has acknowledged the legitimacy of a petition aimed at securing the release of 43 Uyghurs, who have lingered for over ten years in …
Thai Court Reviews Petition for Release of Detained Uyghurs Amid Rights Concerns Read More
Turkey’s Human Rights Violations Reported by ECtHRAccording to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), Turkey remains a prominent violator of human rights in Europe, featuring in their 2024 annual …
Turkey’s Human Rights Violations Highlighted in ECtHR Report Read MoreOn 16 February 2025, important events and announcements have come to light, inviting participation and submissions across various fields of study. Scholars and researchers are encouraged to submit links and …
Upcoming Events and Calls for Papers: February 2025 Read More
In a pressing letter dated 13 December, UN special rapporteurs voiced deep concerns regarding the treatment and incarceration of human rights lawyers in Turkey, labelling the charges against them as …
UN Rapporteurs Demand Action Against Mistreatment of Turkish Human Rights Lawyers Read More
In a compelling call for justice, ahead of the hearings for lawyers Betül Vangölü Kozağaçlı and Seda Şaraldı, the Progressive Lawyers’ Association (ÇHD) and various global organisations urge Turkish authorities …
Call for Justice: Global Appeal for Release of Turkish Lawyers Read More
Salma al-Shehab, a doctoral candidate at Leeds University, has been released from a Saudi prison, according to human rights advocates. The 36-year-old activist faced a devastating 34-year sentence for her …
UK Student Salma al-Shehab Released from Saudi Prison After Long Struggle Read More