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In its annual report, Amnesty International says that the global system of rule-based human rights is in danger. Read more: Amnesty International warns global human rights are at risk – DWContinue Reading

Dear Senator,. On behalf of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition charged by its diverse membership of more than 240 … Read more: Protect Civil Rights for All Students, Oppose S.558Continue Reading

The State of the World's Human Rights report highlights creep of authoritarian practices and vicious clampdowns on dissent around the world. Read more: Human rights crisis as 'Trump effect' accelerates destructive trends – Amnesty InternationalContinue Reading

Describing a “freefall” in human rights, the report said growing inaction over the climate crisis, violent crackdowns on dissent and a mounting … Read more: Trump's first 100 days supercharged a global 'freefall of rights', says AmnestyContinue Reading

Amnesty International's 2025 annual report assesses national, regional and global developments across a wide range of human rights themes. Read more: The State of the World's Human Rights: April 2025 | Amnesty International USAContinue Reading

… human rights claims, not asylum claims," he said. "The Conservatives had already tabled tough, clear reforms to remove all foreign criminals and … Read more: Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law – BBC NewsContinue Reading

And yet for 15 human rights activists in March 2024, the U.N. complex held risks. Fearing retribution from the Chinese government against their … Read more: At the U.N., China is deploying a growing army of puppet organizations to monitor and …Continue Reading

Experts said the Chinese government deploys these organizations to intimidate human rights advocates and ensure they no longer attend U.N. sessions … Read more: Frequently asked questions about the China Targets investigation – ICIJContinue Reading

In "A Hazard to Human Rights," Human Rights Watch details how autonomous weapons systems pose a grave risk to human rights during both war and … Read more: 'Killer Robots' Threaten Human Rights During War, PeaceContinue Reading

To protect human rights and humanity, Human Rights Watch and the International Human Rights Clinic at Harvard Law School call on all states to:. Read more: A Hazard to Human Rights: Autonomous Weapons Systems and Digital Decision-MakingContinue Reading

We are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all – and we can only do it with your support. Act now or learn more about our … Read more: Dutton's plan to re-screen Palestinian visa-holders is racist and discriminatoryContinue Reading

Iran Human RIghts (IHRNGO); April 27, 2025: Rostam Zeinoldini, a Baluch political prisoner sentenced to death for his alleged ties to Jaish al-Adl … Read more: IHRNGO Condemns Baluch Political Prisoner Rostam Zeinoldini's ExecutionContinue Reading

Equality and Human Rights Commission issued interim guidance after ruling this month that a woman is legally defined based on sex at birth. Read more: Women's toilets are not for trans women, UK equality watchdog saysContinue Reading

… human and labor rights at sea.” Beth Lowell, Oceana's Vice President for the United States and representative of the US IUU Fishing and Labor Rights … Read more: Advocacy Groups Demand Government Action at Our Ocean Conference – OceanaContinue Reading