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Asia Indigenous Peoples CaucusOpening Joint Statement7th United Nations Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific17 September 2025 … Read more: The Asia Indigenous Peoples Caucus delivered a Joint Statement for the Opening Segment …Continue Reading

For this reason, we at the Syrian Network for Human Rights have recommended that a transitional justice body be established through a law passed by … Read more: A 'Three Dimensions Model' to Preserve Victims' Rights in SyriaContinue Reading

Join us for a conversation with Ibrahima Kane, a leading expert, litigator and advocate within the African human rights system, for a deep dive into … Read more: State Fragility and the Future of Human Rights in the Sahel Region – Harvard Law SchoolContinue Reading

In 1991, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her "non-violent struggle for democracy and human rights". But after leading Myanmar for five years … Read more: Fears human rights activist Aung San Suu Kyi could 'die' in a 'hellhole' prison – ABC NewsContinue Reading

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); September 16, 2025: Ali Osat Akbari, a man on death row for murder, was executed in Buin Zahra Prison. Read more: Ali Osat Akbari Hanged for Murder in Buin Zahra – Iran Human RightsContinue Reading

Alongside lethal attacks, many defenders are victims of enforced or involuntary disappearance – a unique human rights violation where people are … Read more: New threats target land and environmental rights defenders | Global WitnessContinue Reading

In reality, the global illicit drug economy, estimated at more than 600 billion dollars, has profound implications for health, human rights, … Read more: Prioritizing health, human rights, and sustainable development in drug policiesContinue Reading

Decision makers at public bodies, and those supporting them · Civil society groups aiming to influence or challenge public decision-making; · Lawyers … Read more: Getting it right first time: Making lawful decisionsContinue Reading

“This attack violates the human right to life, the UN Charter prohibition on excessive use of force, and Qatar's sovereignty,” the experts said. “It … Read more: UN experts condemn Israel's strikes in Qatar and attacks on peace-making | OHCHRContinue Reading

The ongoing unlawful and arbitrary detention of Jimmy Lai was repeatedly raised today in the United Nations (“UN”) Human Rights Council in Geneva. Read more: Calls to end the “politically motivated prosecution” of Jimmy Lai at UN Human Rights CouncilContinue Reading

DHS has kept J. M. A. in ICE detention for 7 months, violating his due process rights. Read more: Buffalo Asylum Seeker Sues Trump Admin Over Unconstitutional, Prolonged DetentionContinue Reading

A major investigation links over 100 global brands, including NBA-affiliated companies like Anta, Li-Ning, and 361 Degrees, to forced labor abuses … Read more: China: Sports brands, tournaments and sponsors alleged to have link with forced labour …Continue Reading

Frankel Award, recognizing the firm's outstanding pro bono contributions to protecting the rights of asylum seekers and other immigrants seeking … Read more: Human Rights First Honors WilmerHale with 2025 Marvin E. Frankel Award for Exceptional …Continue Reading

The Pillay Commission, mandated to be an independent fact-finding body, produced a report that is nothing more than pro-Hamas propaganda cloaked in … Read more: UN Watch Rebuttal: Legal Analysis of Pillay Commission's September 2025 Report to …Continue Reading