US envoy: UN officials knew Francesca Albanese and other rapporteurs were ‘out of control’
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has accused the world body of failing to police its independent human rights experts, saying senior … Read MoreContinue Reading
Defense Minister Meets Delegation of the International Human Rights Expert on Sudan
… Human Rights in Sudan. The delegation included the official responsible for the Sudan human rights file, a representative of the Ministry of … Read MoreContinue Reading
Tunisia’s activists decry civil society crackdown – DW.com
Five years into Tunisian President Kais Saied’s increasingly authoritarian rule, rights groups warn that the country’s once vibrant civil society … Read MoreContinue Reading
Iran Human Rights Council Condemns US Attack on Wedding Ceremony – Politics news
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The High Council for Human Rights of the Islamic Republic of Iran condemned a US military attack on a wedding ceremony in … Read MoreContinue Reading
EU judges dismiss legal challenge against 2030 climate targets – ENDS Europe
… human rights law”, the group said in a statement. “This is another sign that, for now, it remains extremely difficult for NGOs and the wider … Read MoreContinue Reading
Zimbabweans abroad raise alarm over political, economic and human rights crisis
Key issues on the agenda included human rights, the rule of law, governance, economic hardship, public service delivery and challenges facing … Read MoreContinue Reading
Afghanistan, September 2026 Monthly Forecast – Security Council Report
… human rights and fundamental freedoms of all Afghans. Human Rights-Related Developments. On 13 August, UN experts released a statement on the human … Read MoreContinue Reading
An Update on the Relationship Between IHL and IHRL, Lex Specialis and Recent Developments
… human rights law (IHRL). These include what is probably the most significant judicial engagement ever with this relationship – the 2025 European … Read MoreContinue Reading
Building Bridges: – World Jewish Congress
… human rights rooted in mutual respect and shared human dignity. The … civil society on integrating faith-based dialogue into broader human rights … Read MoreContinue Reading
Ethiopia: Artist’s disappearance must be investigated: Filmon Gebrehiwot Hagos
Ethiopian human rights defender, photographer and videographer, Filmon Gebrehiwot Hagos (33) has not been seen since 10 August 2025. Read MoreContinue Reading
Bringing the Climate Frontlines to the Red Carpet
Click to expand Image A girl in her fishing boat off the coast of Malaita Province, Solomon Islands. © 2025 NowHere Media/Human Rights Watch Greetings from the Venice International Film Festival, where amidst the cinematic glamour, we are launching something raw and powerful: “Solwata”. It is an immense privilege toContinue Reading
Tibet Flood Victims Have a Right to be Heard
Click to expand Image Rescue workers use drones to deliver supplies at Gyirong Port in the Xizang Autonomous Region, China, August 28, 2026. © 2026 Gongga Laisong/China News Service/VCG via AP Photo As people in Nepal and across the Chinese border in Tibet reel from horrific mudslides, the Chinese governmentContinue Reading
AIDA WB Coordinator – occupied Palestinian territory – ReliefWeb
… human rights in the oPt. JOB PURPOSE: The AIDA West Bank Coordinator plays a key role in coordinating AIDA’s programming, operations, advocacy … Read MoreContinue Reading
Cisco probably violated Middle Eastern and Muslim employees’ civil rights, US agency finds
Cisco probably violated Middle Eastern and Muslim employees’ civil rights, US agency finds. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission finds ‘reasonable … Read MoreContinue Reading
Congo: Semlex company referred to the criminal court on charges of international corruption
They were joined by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), the Human Rights League (LDH), UNIS, Transparency International and … Read MoreContinue Reading