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Original Source: www.frontlinedefenders.org On November 26, 2024, Serveh Pourmohammadi, a woman human rights defender and member of the Nozhin Socio-Cultural Association, was sentenced to five years in prison for allegedly …
Serveh Pourmohammadi: A Symbol of Resilience in the Fight for Kurdish Rights Read More
Original Source: kurdistanhumanrights.org A coalition of human rights organizations, led by the Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN), has vehemently condemned the death sentences imposed on Kurdish women activists Verisheh Moradi …
Human Rights Organizations Demand Justice for Kurdish Activists Facing Execution Read MoreOriginal Source: amu.tv In a striking condemnation, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, voiced concerns over the Taliban’s stringent media restrictions, asserting they breach international human …
UN Condemns Taliban’s Restrictive Media Policies as Human Rights Violations Read More
Original Source: www.hrw.org On November 25, we enter the global “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence,” a time dedicated to raising awareness and demanding accountability for the plight of …
Confronting Systematic Violence Against Women: The Afghan Experience Read More
Original Source: www.hrw.org A recent United Nations report reveals the tragic state of Afghanistan’s media landscape, painted in hues of despair since the Taliban regained power in August 2021. Journalists …
UN Report Highlights Distress in Afghanistan’s Media Landscape Read More
Original Source: www.hrw.org The struggles of Afghan women and girls under Taliban rule remain a critical call to action for the global community, particularly during the 16 Days of Activism …
Empowering Afghan Women: The Urgent Call for Global Action Read More
Original Source: www.middleeasteye.net Keir Starmer, the British Prime Minister, is poised to embark on a critical investment trip to Saudi Arabia next month, amid growing calls from Labour Party members …
Starmer’s Saudi Investment Trip Sparks Human Rights Debate Read More
Original Source: www.iranintl.com In a significant move, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution on Wednesday, fiercely criticizing Iran’s human rights practices, with a particular focus on the oppression of …
UN Resolution Critiques Iran’s Human Rights Violations and Hijab Laws Read More
The UN General Assembly’s Third Committee has adopted its 71st resolution condemning Iran’s clerical regime for extensive human rights violations, including a rise in executions and violent suppression of protests. …
UN Condemns Iran’s Clerical Regime for Human Rights Abuses Read More
Zholya Parsi, an Afghan women’s rights advocate, and Manuchehr Kholiqnazarov, a Tajik lawyer imprisoned for his activism, will receive the 2024 Martin Ennals Award for their courageous efforts in fighting …
Martin Ennals Award: Honoring Brave Human Rights Defenders from Afghanistan and Tajikistan Read More