Hate Speech and the European Court of Human Rights: Towards a Principled Approach
This approach raises concerns about the ECtHR's capacity to function as an impartial guardian of human rights. Furthermore, its divergent treatment of … Read more: Hate Speech and the European Court of Human Rights: Towards a Principled ApproachContinue Reading
Shadi Haroun – International Center for Transitional Justice
Shadi is a Syrian human rights defender, activist, and survivor of political imprisonment with over two decades of experience in activism, … Read more: Shadi Haroun – International Center for Transitional JusticeContinue Reading
Human rights activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire sue government of Tanzania
Human rights activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire, alongside seven civil society organizations, have filed a case before the East … Read more: Human rights activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire sue government of TanzaniaContinue Reading
Symposium on PMSCs: Profit, Power, and the Privatised Battlefield – Opinio Juris
… human rights, corruption, and accountability. She has advised governments, UN agencies, and civil society organisations, and recently contributed … Read more: Symposium on PMSCs: Profit, Power, and the Privatised Battlefield – Opinio JurisContinue Reading
Inter-American Court of Human Rights Issues Advisory Opinion on State Obligations …
On 3 July 2025, the InterAmerican Court of Human Rights (ICtHR or Court) issued its advisory opinion regarding the obligations of States to take … Read more: Inter-American Court of Human Rights Issues Advisory Opinion on State Obligations …Continue Reading
Mosayeb Sagvand Hanged for Murder in Khorramabad – Iran Human Rights
Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); July 18, 2025: Mosayeb Sagvand, a man on death row for murder, was executed in Khorramabad Central Prison. Read more: Mosayeb Sagvand Hanged for Murder in Khorramabad – Iran Human RightsContinue Reading
Abbas Ali Jahangiri Hanged for Drug Offences in Sari – Iran Human Rights
Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); July 18, 2025: Abbas Ali Jahangiri, a man on death row for drug-related offences, was executed in Sari Central Prison. Read more: Abbas Ali Jahangiri Hanged for Drug Offences in Sari – Iran Human RightsContinue Reading
Syria crisis: Hundreds killed in ongoing violence, hospitals overwhelmed – UN News
Amid violent clashes in southern Syria's Suweida governorate, a picture of grave human rights abuses and rising humanitarian needs is emerging by … Read more: Syria crisis: Hundreds killed in ongoing violence, hospitals overwhelmed – UN NewsContinue Reading
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights' Advisory Opinion on the Climate Emergency
On 3 July 2025, Justice Nancy Hernandez, President of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR), announced the issuance of the new … Read more: The Inter-American Court of Human Rights' Advisory Opinion on the Climate EmergencyContinue Reading
Stand As My Witness campaign calls for release of imprisoned human rights defenders …
The campaign has contributed to the release of 31 people since its start on Nelson Mandela International Day 2020. “The imprisonment of human rights … Read more: Stand As My Witness campaign calls for release of imprisoned human rights defenders …Continue Reading
South Korean Bill Takes Aim At Businesses And Human Rights – Forbes
South Korea is considering legislation that would impose legally binding human rights obligations on many companies operating in the country, … Read more: South Korean Bill Takes Aim At Businesses And Human Rights – ForbesContinue Reading
Facing threats, leading human rights group exits El Salvador – NPR
El Salvador's most prominent human rights group says it's been forced into exile, citing threats and harassment from the government of President … Read more: Facing threats, leading human rights group exits El Salvador – NPRContinue Reading
Sudan: UN Human Rights Chief deplores killing of dozens of civilians in Kordofan
News and Press Release in English on Sudan about Protection and Human Rights; published on 17 Jul 2025 by OHCHR. Read more: Sudan: UN Human Rights Chief deplores killing of dozens of civilians in KordofanContinue Reading
Human rights group leaves El Salvador amid crackdown on dissent – CNN
A prominent human rights group critical of El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has suspended operations in the country, citing the government's … Read more: Human rights group leaves El Salvador amid crackdown on dissent – CNNContinue Reading
Pregnant Women's Urine Trade in Gaza – Health and Human Rights Journal
According to the women interviewed, various private and international aid organizations require a positive urine pregnancy test to distribute … Read more: Pregnant Women's Urine Trade in Gaza – Health and Human Rights JournalContinue Reading