Another US funding cut threatens human rights in North Korea – and hands more power to a dictator
Human rights in one of the world's most egregious authoritarian regimes are set to be diminished even further, thanks to another sudden funding … Read more: Another US funding cut threatens human rights in North Korea – and hands more power to a dictatorContinue Reading
EU risking human rights progress by weakening Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
… human rights protections. EU … Read more: EU risking human rights progress by weakening Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence DirectiveContinue Reading
Nicaragua Withdraws from Human Rights Council in Wake of Scathing Report
After consolidating power in the presidency earlier this year, Nicaragua withdrew Friday from the U.N. Human Rights Council. Read more: Nicaragua Withdraws from Human Rights Council in Wake of Scathing ReportContinue Reading
International arms transfers and human rights – World – ReliefWeb
Manual and Guideline in English on World about Mine Action, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding and more; published on 3 Mar 2025 by OHCHR. Read more: International arms transfers and human rights – World – ReliefWebContinue Reading
UN Human Rights expert William O'Neill begins visit to Haiti – ReliefWeb
GENEVA/PORT-AU-PRINCE – The UN Designated Expert on Human Rights in Haiti, William O'Neill, today begins a week-long visit to the country. Read more: UN Human Rights expert William O'Neill begins visit to Haiti – ReliefWebContinue Reading
UN High Commissioner raises human rights situation in Tibet
Geneva – The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) echoes criticism by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, regarding the … Read more: UN High Commissioner raises human rights situation in TibetContinue Reading
UN human rights chief warns of 'turbulence and unpredictability' amid escalating conflicts
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned on Monday that escalating conflicts and deepening societal divisions are fueling … Read more: UN human rights chief warns of 'turbulence and unpredictability' amid escalating conflictsContinue Reading
HIALSA – Eversheds Sutherland's Masterclass on Human Rights and Public International Law
HIALSA's 5th Masterclass will feature a conversation on Human Rights & Public International Law. We will be joined by Eversheds Sutherland's … Read more: HIALSA – Eversheds Sutherland's Masterclass on Human Rights and Public International LawContinue Reading
UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate – GOV.UK
Delivered by UK Ambassador for Human Rights to the UN, Eleanor Sanders. … Thank you, Mr Vice President. And thank you for your update, High … Read more: UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement for the Item 2 General Debate – GOV.UKContinue Reading
The Gender Lens: Empowering Women Human Rights Defenders in West and Central Africa
News and Press Release in English on Nigeria and 14 other countries about Gender and Protection and Human Rights; published on 3 Mar 2025 by RFLD. Read more: The Gender Lens: Empowering Women Human Rights Defenders in West and Central AfricaContinue Reading
UN Human Rights Council 58: Sri Lanka Core Group Statement at the General Debate on Item 2
As the Government seeks to make progress on human rights and corruption cases, we urge that any comprehensive reconciliation and accountability … Read more: UN Human Rights Council 58: Sri Lanka Core Group Statement at the General Debate on Item 2Continue Reading
Human rights group welcomes Romanian court exoneration of Gabriel Popoviciu
The Brussels-based NGO Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF) has welcomed a 15 January 2025 decision by the High Court of Cassation and Justice in … Read more: Human rights group welcomes Romanian court exoneration of Gabriel PopoviciuContinue Reading
Hopes Heighten for Justice and Accountability in Syria
… human rights violations. It asks some of the most difficult questions … Transitional justice refers to how societies respond to the legacies of … Read more: Hopes Heighten for Justice and Accountability in SyriaContinue Reading
Morocco reaffirms before UNHRC commitment to promote respect for human rights
Morocco reaffirmed on Monday before the UN Human Rights Council its commitment and readiness to promote respect for human rights. The renewed … Read more: Morocco reaffirms before UNHRC commitment to promote respect for human rightsContinue Reading
Tell us where detainees are held, UN and IACHR experts urge Venezuela | ISHR
During the Human Rights Council session, there are two specific agenda items focusing on Venezuela: the interactive dialogue with the Fact-Finding … Read more: Tell us where detainees are held, UN and IACHR experts urge Venezuela | ISHRContinue Reading