Ghana: Hundreds accused of witchcraft urgently need protection and reparation
The Ghanaian authorities have failed to protect and fulfil the human rights of hundreds of victims of witchcraft accusations. Read more: Ghana: Hundreds accused of witchcraft urgently need protection and reparationContinue Reading
UMich experts discuss US foreign policy on human rights in the Trump era
Steven Ratner, director of the Donia Human Rights Center and Bruno Simma, former professor of law, began the discussion by calling attention to … Read more: UMich experts discuss US foreign policy on human rights in the Trump eraContinue Reading
Climate protest jail term is 'disproportionate' – human rights expert – BBC News
But Michel Forst, a human rights expert and Special Rapporteur appointed by the UN, said legislation over peaceful protest in the UK needs to be … Read more: Climate protest jail term is 'disproportionate' – human rights expert – BBC NewsContinue Reading
Hungary poised to adopt constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ gatherings
… human rights. Backed by the prime minister, Viktor Orbán, and his rightwing populist party, Fidesz, the amendment seeks to codify the government's … Read more: Hungary poised to adopt constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ gatheringsContinue Reading
Marx saw human rights as bourgeois illusion. Ambedkar used them to fight caste oppression
How Ambedkar redefined human rights in India—far ahead of the West. His ideas on caste, dignity, and justice still shape today's struggles. Read more: Marx saw human rights as bourgeois illusion. Ambedkar used them to fight caste oppressionContinue Reading
EU Border Agency: Use Aerial Surveillance to Save Lives at Sea – World – ReliefWeb
News and Press Release in English on World and 5 other countries about Protection and Human Rights; published on 14 Apr 2025 by HRW. Read more: EU Border Agency: Use Aerial Surveillance to Save Lives at Sea – World – ReliefWebContinue Reading
Ruling that Mahmoud Khalil Can Be Deported Sends Chilling Message
“Targeting and threatening peaceful protestors and their immigration or residency status flies in the face of human rights. The continued … Read more: Ruling that Mahmoud Khalil Can Be Deported Sends Chilling MessageContinue Reading
Sudan: After 2 Years of War, Global Action Needed [EN/AR] – ReliefWeb
News and Press Release in Arabic on Sudan about Protection and Human Rights; published on 13 Apr 2025 by HRW. Read more: Sudan: After 2 Years of War, Global Action Needed [EN/AR] – ReliefWebContinue Reading
The Sudan Conflict, 2 Years On – Human Rights Watch
The abuses were part of a broader attack against Nuba communities during fighting in South Kordofan state. Such acts of sexual violence, including … Read more: The Sudan Conflict, 2 Years On – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Sudan: After 2 Years of War, Global Action Needed | Human Rights Watch
On April 3, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk condemned reports of “widespread extrajudicial killings of civilians in Khartoum … Read more: Sudan: After 2 Years of War, Global Action Needed | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Ghana: Branded for life: how witchcraft accusations lead to human rights violations of …
Human rights abuses linked to witchcraft accusations are recurrent in the north of Ghana and can lead to death. Despite the prevalence of the … Read more: Ghana: Branded for life: how witchcraft accusations lead to human rights violations of …Continue Reading
Ghana: Branded for Life – Amnesty International
A new report by Amnesty International, Branded for Life: How Witchcraft Accusations Lead to Human Rights Violations of Hundreds of Women in North … Read more: Ghana: Branded for Life – Amnesty InternationalContinue Reading
Pak: Senator Buledi accuses government of abusing Baloch human rights – ThePrint
Pak: Senator Buledi accuses government of abusing Baloch human rights … human rights violations in the region, as reported by the Balochistan Post. Read more: Pak: Senator Buledi accuses government of abusing Baloch human rights – ThePrintContinue Reading
Hong Kong denies entry to British opposition lawmaker – Reuters
Hobhouse has previously criticised China's ruling Communist Party for restricting civil liberties in Hong Kong, and over human rights abuses in … Read more: Hong Kong denies entry to British opposition lawmaker – ReutersContinue Reading
Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse refused entry to Hong Kong – BBC
… human rights, said she had been given no reason as to why she was refused entry. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said: "We will urgently raise this … Read more: Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse refused entry to Hong Kong – BBCContinue Reading