Türkiye: Human rights advocate Nimet Tanrikulu detained on baseless charges
On November 26, police detained Nimet Tanrıkulu, a well-known human rights advocate, from her home in Istanbul. After a brief detention at a local … Read more: Türkiye: Human rights advocate Nimet Tanrikulu detained on baseless chargesContinue Reading
EU imposes sanctions against individuals and entities that have committed human rights …
… , leaders of prisons and individuals or entities that are considered to have committed serious human rights violations and… Read more: EU imposes sanctions against individuals and entities that have committed human rights …Continue Reading
Failed War on Drugs Policies Won't Stop the Overdose Crisis, But Harm Reduction Can Save Lives
… rights the American Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch said today in an open letter. For months the … Read more: Failed War on Drugs Policies Won't Stop the Overdose Crisis, But Harm Reduction Can Save LivesContinue Reading
Niger: Human rights defender Moussa Tchangari detained – Amnesty International Canada
On December 3, 2024, Moussa Tchangari, a respected human rights defender and secretary general of the civil society group Citizens' Alternative … Read more: Niger: Human rights defender Moussa Tchangari detained – Amnesty International CanadaContinue Reading
New report on oil in Uganda highlights serious human rights abuses as project development …
TotalEnergies stands out among oil majors for engaging civil society, improving its human rights policies, and responding to defenders under pressure, … Read more: New report on oil in Uganda highlights serious human rights abuses as project development …Continue Reading
German human rights group accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza
“In recent months, ECCHR (European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights) has been conducting independent research and analysis on the topic of … Read more: German human rights group accuses Israel of committing genocide in GazaContinue Reading
Pens for Press: Students Stand with Carlos Ávila – Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights
On November 2nd, the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the RFK Human Rights' Civic Space Case Tracker launched Pens … Read more: Pens for Press: Students Stand with Carlos Ávila – Robert F. Kennedy Human RightsContinue Reading
The Human Rights Law Centre condemns Adass Israel Synagogue attack and rising antisemitism
The Human Rights Law Centre condemns the violent, antisemitic attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne on 6 December 2024. Read more: The Human Rights Law Centre condemns Adass Israel Synagogue attack and rising antisemitismContinue Reading
Human rights violations in Bastar require extensive reporting: Malini Subramaniam
SN Sahu, Officer on Special Duty to former President KR Narayanan, discussed the pervasive caste discrimination that even reaches the highest … Read more: Human rights violations in Bastar require extensive reporting: Malini SubramaniamContinue Reading
Sudan: Fighters Rape Women and Girls, Hold Sex Slaves | Human Rights Watch
In a separate report published on December 10, Human Rights Watch documented large-scale killings, abductions, and injuries of civilians, as well as … Read more: Sudan: Fighters Rape Women and Girls, Hold Sex Slaves | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Technology-Related Whistleblowing: A Practical Guide – Human Rights Law Centre
… will be supported by a new practical guide, released by The Human Rights Law Centre, Reset Tech Australia, Psst and Digital Rights Watch. Read more: Technology-Related Whistleblowing: A Practical Guide – Human Rights Law CentreContinue Reading
Iskcon monk's lawyer, human rights champion, in India | Kolkata News – Times of India
Bangladeshi lawyer Rabindra Ghosh, representing jailed Iskcon monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, arrived in India for medical treatment after facing … Read more: Iskcon monk's lawyer, human rights champion, in India | Kolkata News – Times of IndiaContinue Reading
Legislators equate criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine with 'terrorism and extremism'
As Yevgeny Smirnov, lawyer for the human rights initiative Pyervy … Human rights and civil society · History of the dissident movement in … Read more: Legislators equate criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine with 'terrorism and extremism'Continue Reading
FIFA has a human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup?
Does evidence support the claim that hosting a soccer World Cup promotes human rights improvements? Read more: FIFA has a human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup?Continue Reading
Digital Governance Needs the IGF More Than It Needs a New UN Office for Digital and …
The fact that it is hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, renowned for its human rights violations, has been difficult for everyone to digest, … Read more: Digital Governance Needs the IGF More Than It Needs a New UN Office for Digital and …Continue Reading