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Sanctions imposed by the United States on three prominent and well-respected Palestinian human rights groups are “completely unacceptable and … Read more: Amid escalating attacks in Gaza, UN rights chief calls on US to withdraw sanctions against …Continue Reading

Concluding its fact-finding visit to Ankara on 4-5 September 2025, a delegation of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council … Read more: “Silencing youth is silencing democracy” – Council of Europe Congress statement following …Continue Reading

The sanction came just days after the publication of the Special Rapportuer's recent report to the UN Human Rights Council, “From economy of … Read more: EFF Joins 55 Civil Society Organizations Urging the End of Sanctions on UN Special …Continue Reading

… human-rights area, where motivation was high. He warned that that passion and conviction could also lead to a risk of burnout and frustration, as … Read more: Laywers must face 'cold, hard reality' of their limitations – The Law Society of IrelandContinue Reading

The war crimes and human rights violations perpetrated by all parties to the conflict between the military government and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) … Read more: 'A war of atrocities' – UN human rights investigators warn Sudanese civilians are paying the …Continue Reading

The upcoming parliamentary elections will be decisive for Moldova's future and for Europe as a whole. In a polarised society and a tense … Read more: Parliamentary Assembly pre-election delegation urges inclusive and fair … – The Council of EuropeContinue Reading

Under their leadership, widespread and systematic human rights violations in Crimean detention centres have been documented by the United Nations and … Read more: Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime: Council imposes sanctions on two individuals over …Continue Reading

By Kaylee Rawlins, Communications Intern. This guest post does not necessarily reflect the views or expertise of Human Rights First. Read more: They Were Silenced for Years. The Trafficking Victims Protection Act Gave Them a Voice.Continue Reading

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk calls for accountability for victims of 'horrific' atrocities. Read more: UN suspects all sides in DR Congo conflict guilty of war crimes – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

… Human Rights. These sanctions were put in place under Executive Order 14203 which calls for sanctions against the International Criminal Court … Read more: AFSC Condemns U.S. Sanctions on Palestinian Human Rights OrganizationsContinue Reading

5 September 2025 To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the UN Human Rights Council Excellency, We, the undersigned organi. Read more: The ICJ joins other international human rights NGOs in demanding the renewal of the …Continue Reading

Human rights should remain central to American diplomacy and global leadership.Integrating human rights into every aspect of foreign policy is … Read more: Human Rights & U.S. Foreign Policy | Harvard Kennedy SchoolContinue Reading

As Reform gathers for its conference, momentum builds for ditching the European convention on human rights. It would be a disaster, says Guardian … Read more: Brexit didn't solve Britain's woes, but no matter: leaving the ECHR definitely will. Sounds …Continue Reading

Canberra's only prison breached the human rights of a former Aboriginal detainee by illegally strip-searching her while she was held in remand … Read more: Aboriginal woman's human rights breached by illegal strip search in jail – ABC NewsContinue Reading