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Human rights groups say politicians have been forcibly disappeared in recent days. Read more: Mali dissolves all political parties after opposition figures 'arrested' – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

The top human rights official at the United Nations rang alarm bells Tuesday about the Trump administration's use of a Salvadoran megaprison to … Read more: UN Human Rights Chief Rings Alarm Bells On Trump's Use Of Salvadoran PrisonContinue Reading

Leading trans rights organisation, TransLucent has warned the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) that it believes comments made by the … Read more: TransLucent warns regulator over Supreme Court judgment – Leigh DayContinue Reading

Human Rights. Human Rights With this virtual exhibition we aim to highlight, in general terms, the importance of archives for the promotion … Read more: Archives and Human Rights: Preserving Historical Memory – IberarchivosContinue Reading

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) mourns the passing of Jon Ungphakorn on 13 May 2025, at the age of 77. Jon was a pillar of (…) Read more: Thailand: A tribute to Jon Ungphakorn (1947-2025) – FIDHContinue Reading

The High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, calls on the authorities to release immediately all those arbitrarily detained, and to ensure … Read more: Venezuela: Continuing crackdown on Government critics in Venezuela – ohchrContinue Reading

The U.S. withdrew from several U.N. bodies, including its Human Rights Council. Asked about the United Nations' reaction, the U.N. Secretary General's … Read more: UN tech envoy to US: Don't see us as charity – Politico.euContinue Reading

Prince Harry has been advised to sever ties with a charity he is associated with after human rights abuses in the Republic of the Congo were … Read more: Prince Harry urged to walk away from charity after human rights abuse allegations levelled …Continue Reading

Washington D.C. – The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) expresses concern over judicial decisions that could exempt criminal … Read more: Brazil: Criminal accountability for sexual violence against girls must be guaranteedContinue Reading

Globally, the report referenced a 2023 survey showing that 75% of women human rights defenders or their organisations had experienced harassment or … Read more: New report indicates “shrinking space” for women's rights defenders – Istanbul Convention …Continue Reading

Education & Promotion. The Commission has a duty to promote understanding and awareness of the importance of human rights in Northern Ireland. To do … Read more: Education & Promotion – Northern Ireland Human Rights CommissionContinue Reading

Previously, the human rights defender was subject to harassment by Venezuelan security forces. About the HRD. Eduardo Torres is a lawyer and human … Read more: Disappearance and possible arbitrary detention of human rights defender Eduardo TorresContinue Reading

Human Rights Watch says football's governing body should be prepared to “reconsider” choice of U.S. as tournament co-host. Read more: Top human rights group challenges FIFA over Trump and 2026 World Cup – Politico.euContinue Reading

Rita Karasartova, human rights defender and civic governance expert in Kyrgyzstan, was detained on April 14, 2025, after law enforcement raided … Read more: Urgent Action: PROMINENT HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER DETAINED (Kyrgyzstan 49.25)Continue Reading