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The IACHR Court issued its Advisory Opinion, clarifying the specific obligations of States to address the climate crisis. Read more: Inter-American Court sets milestone in the global fight for climate justiceContinue Reading

In a landmark climate decision, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights recognized that the right to a healthy climate is an autonomous human … Read more: International court says countries must protect human right to clean climateContinue Reading

We, the undersigned organizations, express our deep concern over the increasing use of criminal law without due process guarantees, the harassment … Read more: El Salvador: Stop the Criminalization of Human Rights Defenders and the Dismantling of the …Continue Reading

Costa Rica-based inter-American court of human rights says states have obligation to respond to climate change. Read more: Countries must protect human right to a stable climate, court rules – The GuardianContinue Reading

A well-known Toronto television personality says she's reached a settlement with Bell Media in response to a human rights complaint, in which she … Read more: Settlement reached between Bell Media, ex-CP24 personality in human rights complaint | CBC NewsContinue Reading

San Jose, Costa Rica, July 3, 2025 – The Advisory Opinion (OC-32/25) in response to the request by the Republics of Colombia and Chile was … Read more: IUCN welcomes today's Advisory Opinion on “Climate Emergency and Human Rights" by …Continue Reading

Amsterdam – The Inter-American Court of Human Rights just delivered a landmark decision on the obligations of States in the face of the climate … Read more: Landmark decision on the human right to a healthy climate delivered by the highest court in …Continue Reading

Escalating conflict in Ukraine. In an oral update, Ilze Brands Kehris, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, reported a sharp escalation in … Read more: UN Human Rights Council hears grim updates on Ukraine, Gaza and global racismContinue Reading

The Inter-American Court lays out important measures that governments must take to protect human rights in the face of the growing climate … Read more: Earthjustice Applauds Significant International Human Rights Ruling on Climate ChangeContinue Reading

In a sweeping interpretation of international law, the Court clarified that human rights law creates binding obligations to prevent, reduce, and … Read more: Inter-American Court Declares Climate Crisis a Human Rights Emergency in Historic RulingContinue Reading

During President Trump's first term, then-Sen. Marco Rubio pushed the president to expand his human rights diplomatic agenda. Rubio recognized that … Read more: Contributor: A plan to take human rights off the table at the State DepartmentContinue Reading

Russia continues its ruthless attacks against civilians, demonstrating its unwillingness to seek peace. We condemn the devastating airstrikes across … Read more: Interactive dialogue on situation of human rights in Ukraine – Finland abroadContinue Reading

Human Rights Watch Daily Brief · What Authorities Should Do · Quick Takes: Türkiye; Bangladesh; Uzbekistan · Readers' Recommendations · Support Our Work! Read more: Attacks on Girls in South Sudan | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

This year's honorees build on a long legacy of civil rights leadership that began decades ago. In 1966, the NEA and the American Teachers Association … Read more: Meet the 2025 NEA Human and Civil Rights Awards WinnersContinue Reading