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In a controversial move, Germany has decided to withdraw funding from two Israeli human rights organizations: Zochrot and New Profile. Despite multiple efforts by Kurve Wustrow, the German aid organization, …
Germany Cuts Funding to Israeli Human Rights Groups Amid Political Pressure Read More
In a recent Security Council meeting, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk painted a grim picture of the ongoing war in Gaza, branding it a “human rights catastrophe.” …
UN Rights Chief Warns of Human Rights Catastrophe in Gaza Read More
Ahead of Nicolás Maduro’s inauguration on January 10, an independent UN mission has called on Venezuelan authorities to uphold the fundamental rights to life, liberty, and personal security for all …
UN Mission Urges Human Rights Respect Ahead of Venezuela’s Presidential Inauguration Read More
In a poignant reminder of lingering injustice, survivors of torture in Iraq, subjected to abuses from US forces nearly two decades ago, find themselves still waiting for acknowledgment and compensation. …
Iraq Torture Survivors Seek Justice Nearly Two Decades Later Read More
In a poignant revelation from Baghdad, Human Rights Watch emphasized the silence surrounding the plight of Iraqi torture survivors, twenty years post-U.S. invasion. Despite harrowing testimonies from those who endured …
Iraqi Torture Survivors: A Two-Decade Wait for Justice Read More
Syria’s transitional authorities urgently need to secure and preserve evidence of the mass atrocities committed under the regime of former President Bashar al-Assad. This includes safeguarding government and intelligence documents, …
Syria’s Transitional Authorities Urged to Preserve Atrocities Evidence Read More
The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) revealed an alarming figure: over 112,414 individuals are still forcibly disappeared under the Assad regime’s grip in Syria. This statistic looms large, even …
Over 112,000 Forcibly Disappeared Under Assad Regime in Syria Read More
After decades of violence and oppression, the Syrian people have emerged from dictatorship, creating a chance for renewal. This pivotal moment calls for rebuilding society, reviving dialogue, and fostering respect …
Revitalizing Syria: A Call to Action for Justice and Reconciliation Read More
The US is firmly advocating for the protection of Hindu communities in Bangladesh amidst escalating violence. Through constructive dialogues between US officials and Bangladeshi leaders, there is a renewed focus …
US Advocates for Human Rights in Bangladesh Amid Hindu Community Violence Read More
The call for the protection of evidence relating to the atrocities committed during Assad’s regime highlights a crucial moment in Syria’s transition. Rights groups urge the new authorities to act …
Rights Groups Urge Syrian Authorities to Preserve Atrocity Evidence Read More