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Italy’s Migrant Detention Centers Under Fire After Inmate’s DeathItaly’s Migrant Detention Centers Under Fire After Inmate’s Death

Italy’s Migrant Detention Centers Under Fire After Inmate’s Death

The death of a 19-year-old Guinean detainee, Ousmane Sylla, at Rome's Ponte Galeria migrant repatriation centre last month has reignited…

March 13, 2024
Pakistan’s blasphemy law targets youth engaging on social mediaPakistan’s blasphemy law targets youth engaging on social media

Pakistan’s blasphemy law targets youth engaging on social media

In Pakistan, the mere act of sharing a WhatsApp message, whether authentic or alleged, can have dire consequences, often leading…

March 12, 2024
Women’s Rights Still Lacking in North KoreaWomen’s Rights Still Lacking in North Korea

Women’s Rights Still Lacking in North Korea

The "2023 North Korean Women's Rights Survey Results Report" released recently by Daily NK, with support from the Embassy of…

March 11, 2024
Gender Equality: Backlash Against Women’s RightsGender Equality: Backlash Against Women’s Rights

Gender Equality: Backlash Against Women’s Rights

The United Nations secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, has sounded the alarm on a global backlash against women's rights that is threatening…

March 9, 2024
NSHRC Identifies Human Rights Lapses in Healthcare FacilitiesNSHRC Identifies Human Rights Lapses in Healthcare Facilities

NSHRC Identifies Human Rights Lapses in Healthcare Facilities

The Nagaland State Human Rights Commission (NSHRC) recently conducted a three-day visit to assess the conditions of 12 government-run health…

March 8, 2024
Domestic Violence and human rights abuse in IraqDomestic Violence and human rights abuse in Iraq

Domestic Violence and human rights abuse in Iraq

Violence in the home is a big problem affecting many people and families across Iraq. Even with laws and efforts…

March 7, 2024
Vietnam labels foreign dissenting groups as “terrorist organizations”Vietnam labels foreign dissenting groups as “terrorist organizations”

Vietnam labels foreign dissenting groups as “terrorist organizations”

Vietnam's internal security agency has taken a noteworthy step by assigning two political groups based within the United States as…

March 6, 2024
EU Takes a Stand Against Forced Labour: Banning Exploitative ProductsEU Takes a Stand Against Forced Labour: Banning Exploitative Products

EU Takes a Stand Against Forced Labour: Banning Exploitative Products

The European Union has taken a momentous step towards promoting ethical trade practices and protecting worker rights. In a landmark…

March 5, 2024
South Korea mandates doctors who walked out to resume workSouth Korea mandates doctors who walked out to resume work

South Korea mandates doctors who walked out to resume work

In a move illustrating its immovable position, the South Korean government late on Friday freely issued a rigid order to…

March 2, 2024
Who Defines Human Rights? The Complex Realities Across CulturesWho Defines Human Rights? The Complex Realities Across Cultures

Who Defines Human Rights? The Complex Realities Across Cultures

What are "human rights"? They refer to basic rights and freedoms that all people deserve just for being human. For…

March 1, 2024