In hard-hitting human rights address, Guterres calls for urgent action on Gaza …
25 July 2025 — The world is facing a “moral crisis” marked by rising authoritarianism, deepening inequality and a dangerous indifference to human … Read more: In hard-hitting human rights address, Guterres calls for urgent action on Gaza …Continue Reading
Joint Head of Chambers Grace Brown elected as bencher of Inner Temple
Grace is an experienced public law practitioner with a particular focus on human rights, immigration, and refugee law. She commenced practice in 1995 … Read more: Joint Head of Chambers Grace Brown elected as bencher of Inner TempleContinue Reading
Eswatini: Amnesty International designates arbitrarily detained MPs as prisoners of conscience
… human rights including the right to freedom of expression. On 31 July 2024, the High Court of Eswatini sentenced Mabuza and Dube to 85- and 58 … Read more: Eswatini: Amnesty International designates arbitrarily detained MPs as prisoners of conscienceContinue Reading
Joint Foreign Secretary-Home Secretary statement on Hong Kong announcing new arrest …
“The UK is committed to human rights, the rule of law, and the safety of all individuals in the UK. That's why we have taken further steps to … Read more: Joint Foreign Secretary-Home Secretary statement on Hong Kong announcing new arrest …Continue Reading
Palestine Action ban 'disturbing misuse' of UK law, UN human rights chief says
Mr Turk, a lawyer who serves as the UN's high commissioner for human rights, urged the UK Government to “rescind its decision.” “The decision appears … Read more: Palestine Action ban 'disturbing misuse' of UK law, UN human rights chief saysContinue Reading
Right to protest, freedom of expression and assembly must be upheld, says ICCL
Here in Ireland, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has been monitoring policing responses to pro-Palestinian protests and speaking to … Read more: Right to protest, freedom of expression and assembly must be upheld, says ICCLContinue Reading
China's stand on human rights lauded – Chinadaily.com.cn
Wang Yanwen, deputy secretary-general of China Society for Human Rights Studies, said Xi Jinping on Respecting and Protecting Human Rights … Read more: China's stand on human rights lauded – Chinadaily.com.cnContinue Reading
Thanet District Council passes abusive language crackdown order – BBC News
… human rights violations. TDC then put the proposed amendments up for public consultation, and Keen described the measures of the new order as … Read more: Thanet District Council passes abusive language crackdown order – BBC NewsContinue Reading
EU Council's key changes to sustainability laws would limit protections for human rights and …
Adopted in 2024, the Directive imposes human rights, environmental and climate due diligence obligations to very large companies domiciled and/or … Read more: EU Council's key changes to sustainability laws would limit protections for human rights and …Continue Reading
Syrian Investigation into Coastal Massacres Falls Short; Rights Group Calls for Release of …
The disclosures of the “Impartial Investigation Committee on Coastal Crimes” (Committee) were inadequate. Human Rights First calls on President al- … Read more: Syrian Investigation into Coastal Massacres Falls Short; Rights Group Calls for Release of …Continue Reading
Dewan to Prince of Arcot attends international human rights summit as keynote speaker
Nawabzada Mohammed Asif Ali speaks at UN Human Rights Summit on education, dialogue, and peace-building. Read more: Dewan to Prince of Arcot attends international human rights summit as keynote speakerContinue Reading
Australia, UK ministers rap Iran over human rights violations
… human rights defenders. “Ministers condemned Iran's unjust detention of foreign nationals and raised ongoing concerns over the human rights … Read more: Australia, UK ministers rap Iran over human rights violationsContinue Reading
Secretary-General's remarks to the Amnesty International Global Assembly [as delivered]
I see your invitation as a tribute to UN staff working around the world for human rights and for justice. And I see it as a reflection of our shared, … Read more: Secretary-General's remarks to the Amnesty International Global Assembly [as delivered]Continue Reading
Human Rights League worried about ban on radical organisations – The Brussels Times
The Human Rights League (HRL) expressed concern on Friday regarding a proposed law that aims to ban and dissolve radical and extremist … Read more: Human Rights League worried about ban on radical organisations – The Brussels TimesContinue Reading
Police shoot dead two Kurdish young men in Holeylan – Kurdistan Human Rights Network
Iranian police have shot and killed two Kurdish civilians, Arman Beyglari and Pezhman Badri, in the city of Holeylan, Ilam Province, the Kurdistan … Read more: Police shoot dead two Kurdish young men in Holeylan – Kurdistan Human Rights NetworkContinue Reading