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Volker Turk, the UN’s human rights chief, has voiced profound apprehension about a significant shift in the United States’ policies under President Trump. Addressing the UN Human Rights Council in …
UN Rights Chief Raises Alarm Over US Policy Shift Under Trump Read More
In the evolving landscape of foreign aid and development, the recent transformations at USAID signal a crucial juncture. The upheaval within economic development frameworks necessitates an innovative approach for international …
Envisioning the Future of US Foreign Aid Through New Perspectives Read More
The Trump administration has substantially slashed foreign aid, terminating over 90% of USAID programming and thousands of State Department assistance initiatives. This drastic reduction is anticipated to threaten human rights …
Trump Administration’s Drastic Cuts to Foreign Aid Threaten Global Human Rights Read More
In Strasbourg, Michael O’Flaherty, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, urged European nations to bolster their efforts following a freeze in USAID funding by the Trump administration. He …
Europe Must Act: Human Rights Commissioner Calls for Action Amid USAID Freeze Read More
Amnesty International has publicly denounced the US government’s actions that systematically undermine the right to asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border. In its report, “Lives in Limbo: Devastating Impacts of …
Concerns Over US Asylum Policies at Mexico Border Highlight Human Rights Crisis Read More
Escalation of Conflict in the DRC In early 2025, the rebel group M23 captured key cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), such as Goma and Bukavu, raising alarms …
Activists in Hiding as M23 Captures Key DRC Cities Read More
This week, we shine a spotlight on pressing human rights issues. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) now seeks to scrutinise social media, targeting “negative” online discussions about the agency …
This Week’s Human Rights Spotlight: Monitoring, Reforms, and International Concerns Read MoreIn Uganda, several prominent NGOs focused on LGBTQI rights have publicly condemned recent cuts in U.S. aid, which were implemented under President Trump. The organisations, including the Human Rights Awareness …
Ugandan NGOs Rally Against U.S. Aid Cuts and Threat to Human Rights Read More
The Georgian government, led by the Georgian Dream party, is unveiling strict media censoring laws that prohibit foreign funding and impose regulations on journalistic ethics. Critics warn that these measures …
Georgian Government’s Stranglehold on Media and Civil Freedoms Read More
Since the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump, a group of American human rights experts has voiced grave concerns over the administration’s systematic rejection of core international laws and institutions. …
Concerns Over the Trump Administration’s Erosion of International Law and Human Rights Read More