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… human rights of the 10-12 million Roma and Travellers across the continent. Despite their clear and powerful voices demanding justice and equality … Read more: The Unheard 12 Million – Council of Europe Commissioner issues urgent wake-up call to …Continue Reading

GENEVA – A UN expert today expressed grave concern about the abduction and alleged sexual violence perpetrated against four women human rights … Read more: Democratic Republic of Congo: UN expert warns of abuses against women human rights …Continue Reading

An urgent lifting of the ban—Afghan women's lifeline to the world—is critical. Your tax deductible gift can help stop human rights violations and save … Read more: Taliban's Internet Ban Further Silences Afghan Women, Girls | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

… Human Rights in relation to freedom of expression in a political context. However, it said the judgement was "not to be taken as a finding that … Read more: Newcastle councillors 'uneasy' over unseen bullying probe report – BBC NewsContinue Reading

Washington, DC–In response to President Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza published September 29, Human Rights First President and CEO Uzra Zeya … Read more: The Trump Gaza Ultimatum Is Inadequate – Human Rights FirstContinue Reading

… human rights. Working closely with the Global Programme Coordinator, the ED Programme Officer will enable EJF to deliver tailored training on … Read more: Environmental Defenders Programme OfficerContinue Reading

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); September 30, 2025: Mahmoud Gheitarani, a Kurdish man on death row for murder, was executed in Sanandaj Central Prison … Read more: Article: Mahmoud Gheitarani Hanged for Murder in Sanandaj – Iran Human RightsContinue Reading

EU Statement – UN General Assembly: High-level meeting on the human rights situation of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar. 30.09.2025. Read more: High-level meeting on the human rights situation of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities …Continue Reading

At Human Rights Watch, we're relentless in our mission to protect civilians and expose the atrocities that threaten their lives. We investigate, … Read more: 2X your gift to protect human rightsContinue Reading

Tajikistan has wrongfully imprisoned human rights lawyer Yorov for ten years for exercising his human rights, 12 organisations said today. Read more: Tajikistan lawyer wrongfully held for a decade – Civil Rights DefendersContinue Reading

Mr NN v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2025) AusHRC 183 Report into arbitrary detention Australian Human Rights … Read more: Mr NN v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)Continue Reading

The North Korea human rights crisis worsens with intense repression, surveillance, and rights violations blocking the movement's progress. Read more: North Korea Human Rights Crisis: A Lost Decade of Repression and FearContinue Reading

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday condemned Tajikistan's authorities for wrongfully imprisoning lawyer Buzurgmehr Yorov for ten years and urged … Read more: HRW urges Tajikistan to release human rights lawyer – JURIST – NewsContinue Reading

Though he survived, he continued to campaign for human rights until his death in 2024. Through interviews, archival material, and personal reflections … Read more: BBC Local podcast Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance to explore a powerful story of resistance …Continue Reading