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Human rights advocacy intrigued Vo from an early age. “As the daughter and granddaughter of Vietnamese refugees, human rights has been core to my … Read more: UVA Graduate To Work With Human Rights Leaders Across AsiaContinue Reading

On 20 March 2025, a cross-regional statement at the United Nations' Human Rights Council led by Iceland with support from Chile, Costa Rica… Read more: States urge UN Human Rights Council to establish an accountability mechanism on AfghanistanContinue Reading

Left to Right — Barrister Salhuddin Ahmed, Nasir Mansoor, Dr. Riaz Shaikh, Asad Iqbal Butt, Mahnaz Rehman, Khalique Junejo — press conference at the … Read more: HRCP, civil society urge govt to immediately address 'human rights crises' afflicting countryContinue Reading

… human rights but a national crisis that threatens the very fabric of our society. We firmly believe that no child should endure the trauma of … Read more: This is not just a human rights violation, it is a moral crisis – UNICEF.orgContinue Reading

… human rights and refugee law. Caving into demands that violate human rights won't appease human rights abusers, it will simply encourage more and … Read more: Human Rights groups urge Costa Rica and Panama to address injustices relating to U.S. …Continue Reading

The study visit was organised by the Co-operation Programmes Division of the Department for the implementation of Human Rights, Justice and legal co- … Read more: Department for the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human RightsContinue Reading

As the election campaign kicks off, Amnesty Aus calls political parties and candidates to place human rights at the heart of all proposals. Read more: Election 2025: Human rights and international rules-based order must be a priorityContinue Reading

Human rights defenders submitted evidence of the Lukashenka regime's crimes against humanity to the International Criminal Court. March 27, 2025. It … Read more: Human rights defenders submitted evidence of the Lukashenka regime's crimes against …Continue Reading

Researchers from Human Rights Watch and Refugees International recently visited these countries, and along with Human Rights First, have interviewed … Read more: Letters to the governments of Costa Rica and Panama urge countries to address injustices …Continue Reading

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); March 27, 2025: Ahmad Yarmohammadi, man on death row for murder, was executed in Doroud Prison. Read more: Ahmad Yarmohammadi Hanged in Doroud – Iran Human RightsContinue Reading

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); March 27, 2025: The Islamic Republic's "Special Committee to Investigate the 2022 Unrest," established in response to … Read more: IHRNGO: Islamic Republic's Report on 2022 Protests is Blend of Lies and Evasion of AccountabilityContinue Reading

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO): March 27, 2025: Heidar Safdari and Sohrab Niazi, two men on death row for drug-related offences, were hanged in Qazvin … Read more: Heidar Safdari and Sohrab Niazi Hanged in Qazvin – Iran Human RightsContinue Reading

… human rights law.” The Pakistani authorities' relentless crackdown on Baloch activists over the last week and continued detention of several … Read more: Pakistan: Systematic attacks and relentless crackdown on Baloch activists must endContinue Reading

… human rights. Egypt also commended South Africa's stance on the Palestinian question, while the Russian Federation pledged support to Pretoria as … Read more: SA committed to human rights: President Ramaphosa – YouTubeContinue Reading