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In a compelling call to action, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and two Angolan media rights organizations have urged the Angolan government to enhance its commitment to press freedom. …
CPJ and Partners Urge Angola to Uphold Press Freedom Ahead of UN Review Read More
In a shocking revelation, the United Nations reports that Iran executed at least 901 individuals in 2024, marking an alarming rise from the 853 executions reported in the previous year. …
U.N. Reports Iran Executed Over 900 People in 2024, Alarm Bells Ring 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
In a powerful reaffirmation, Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, expressed her commitment to protect the rights of Afghan women and girls, emphasizing their ongoing struggle under Taliban rule. “Women’s …
UN’s Amina Mohammed Vows to Uphold Afghan Women’s Rights Amid Taliban Rule Read More
On December 12, Vietnam announced its candidacy for re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for 2026-2028, having served in 2014-2016 and 2023-2025. Despite severe criticism from international …
Vietnam’s Ambitious Bid for UN Human Rights Council Membership Again Read More
In a compelling statement this Saturday, the United Nations Security Council voiced profound concern regarding the escalating restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women and girls in Afghanistan. This declaration …
UNSC Urges Taliban to End Women’s Rights Violations and Address Crises Read More
Concerns are escalating among Kenya’s human rights groups regarding the alarming trend of abductions targeting government critics. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights highlighted that four individuals went missing …
Concerns Mount Over Abductions of Government Critics in Kenya Read More
The recent shifts in the international human rights landscape suggest a dangerous pivot towards prioritizing economic, social, and cultural rights over fundamental freedoms. Authoritarian regimes, like China’s, are now positioned …
Reimagining Human Rights: A Shift Towards Authoritarianism Read More
In summary, the absence of a national human rights infrastructure in the U.S. has left citizens at risk of neglect, especially as political climates shift. Americans often perceive human rights …
Reviving Human Rights: Cultivating Awareness in America Today Read More
In an era where the concept of human rights feels distant to many Americans, it is crucial to reframe this narrative. The U.S. has historically relied on constitutional protections, yet …
Reimagining Human Rights in America: Bridging the Gap Between Constitution and Culture Read More