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The PM gives the clearest sign yet the government wants to reform how human rights laws are applied in immigration cases. Read more: Starmer vows rethink on international law to tackle migration – BBC NewsContinue Reading

Shein fails on human rights, wages and environment, says OECD … Workers producing garments at a textile factory that supplies clothes to fast fashion … Read more: Shein fails on human rights, wages and environment, says OECD – The TimesContinue Reading

(New York) – The Taliban's internet shutdowns are inflicting serious harm on people's rights and livelihoods throughout Afghanistan, Human Rights … Read more: Afghanistan: Internet Shutdowns Imperil Rights – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

… human rights and rule of law in the central European country. On Friday, Slovakia's parliament passed an amendment that included measures … Read more: Slovakia marks 'dark day' as LGBTQ+ rights rolled back in parliament – The GuardianContinue Reading

Chinese courts are systematically weaponizing vague national security and public order laws to silence human rights defenders, … Read more: China: Courts used as tools of systematic repression against human rights defendersContinue Reading

… human rights of the 10-12 million Roma and Travellers across the continent. Despite their clear and powerful voices demanding justice and equality … Read more: The Unheard 12 Million – Council of Europe Commissioner issues urgent wake-up call to …Continue Reading

GENEVA – A UN expert today expressed grave concern about the abduction and alleged sexual violence perpetrated against four women human rights … Read more: Democratic Republic of Congo: UN expert warns of abuses against women human rights …Continue Reading

An urgent lifting of the ban—Afghan women's lifeline to the world—is critical. Your tax deductible gift can help stop human rights violations and save … Read more: Taliban's Internet Ban Further Silences Afghan Women, Girls | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

… Human Rights in relation to freedom of expression in a political context. However, it said the judgement was "not to be taken as a finding that … Read more: Newcastle councillors 'uneasy' over unseen bullying probe report – BBC NewsContinue Reading

Washington, DC–In response to President Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza published September 29, Human Rights First President and CEO Uzra Zeya … Read more: The Trump Gaza Ultimatum Is Inadequate – Human Rights FirstContinue Reading

… human rights. Working closely with the Global Programme Coordinator, the ED Programme Officer will enable EJF to deliver tailored training on … Read more: Environmental Defenders Programme OfficerContinue Reading

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); September 30, 2025: Mahmoud Gheitarani, a Kurdish man on death row for murder, was executed in Sanandaj Central Prison … Read more: Article: Mahmoud Gheitarani Hanged for Murder in Sanandaj – Iran Human RightsContinue Reading

EU Statement – UN General Assembly: High-level meeting on the human rights situation of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar. 30.09.2025. Read more: High-level meeting on the human rights situation of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities …Continue Reading

At Human Rights Watch, we're relentless in our mission to protect civilians and expose the atrocities that threaten their lives. We investigate, … Read more: 2X your gift to protect human rightsContinue Reading