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As regards political rights and civil liberties, they are all ranked as Not Free in Freedom House Index 2025. They have also low scores in … Read more: EU-Central Asia partnerships focus on economic cooperation, less on human rightsContinue Reading

We offer lifesaving support in times of crisis and advocate for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. We demand equal rights and … Read more: Campaigns Intern, Summer @ Oxfam – Human Rights Job BoardContinue Reading

Retired Brig. Gen. Frank Rusagara died last week in Rwanda. He had spent 11 years behind bars, without being allowed to speak to his wife, … Read more: The Lonely Death of a Rwandan General | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

This week, Niger's military junta released about 50 people from prison, including several former government officials, military officers, … Read more: Niger Junta's Release of Detainees Falls Short | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Today, the government presented a white paper to the parliament on Norway's efforts to promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in … Read more: Human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe are crucial for Norway's securityContinue Reading

The resolutions were adopted under agenda item seven of the Council's agenda, which pertains to the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian … Read more: UN Human Rights Council adopts two resolutions in favor of Palestine – WAFAContinue Reading

European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025 What are the interlinkages between human rights and digital citizenship education? Read more: “Human Rights set the goal of citizenship” says Michael O'Flaherty, Commissioner for …Continue Reading

On April 3, 1963, the Birmingham Campaign began—a coordinated series of direct-action protests led by the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights, … Read more: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Statement on Gov. Ivey's Proposed State Budget CutsContinue Reading

… human rights injustices worldwide. OFF' 25 Dictators and Dirty Money track banner. Uncover the impact of corrupt regimes and illicit financial … Read more: Announcing 2025 Oslo Freedom Forum Tracks – Human Rights FoundationContinue Reading

Bern, 04.04.2025 – After six weeks of work, the first session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) chaired by a Swiss national has drawn to a close … Read more: Switzerland gains ground in promoting its human rights priorities – admin.chContinue Reading

This move paves the way for broader investigations into what the resolution describes as “human rights violations” in Iran. The Iranian government … Read more: UN Extends Iran Human Rights Investigations and Removes Time Limit – NIAC ActionContinue Reading

Tehran says the recent anti-Iran resolution of the UN Human Rights Council is politically motivated. Read more: Tehran slams anti-Iran resolution, West's misuse of UN Rights Council for political aimsContinue Reading

… the country's human-rights record following the 13-year civil war waged by former President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Read more: Syria welcomes UN resolution to investigate human–rights violations – ReutersContinue Reading

International Law Cannot Endure Without Human Rights. Written by Diane Desierto. After ten full years of serving as one of the intrepid Editors of … Read more: International Law Cannot Endure Without Human Rights. – EJIL: Talk!Continue Reading