Human rights

Russia’s grip on Kherson slips as civilians flee Ukraine counteroffensiveRussia’s grip on Kherson slips as civilians flee Ukraine counteroffensive

Russia’s grip on Kherson slips as civilians flee Ukraine counteroffensive

Ukraine - Russia's grip on Kherson seemed increasingly fragile after the weekend, when all civilians were ordered to evacuate immediately…

October 24, 2022
Chad capital security forces kill dozens of demonstratorsChad capital security forces kill dozens of demonstrators

Chad capital security forces kill dozens of demonstrators

Chad - According to the country's prime minister, security forces in the capital of Chad, N'Djamena, have forcibly dispersed rallies…

October 22, 2022
Iranian teachers call for nationwide ​​strike in protest over deaths and ​​detention of studentsIranian teachers call for nationwide ​​strike in protest over deaths and ​​detention of students

Iranian teachers call for nationwide ​​strike in protest over deaths and ​​detention of students

Iran - A teachers' union in Iran has called for a nationwide teachers' strike to protest the recent deaths and…

October 22, 2022
Women Move To Court For Lawful Release From Death Detention Traps In SyriaWomen Move To Court For Lawful Release From Death Detention Traps In Syria

Women Move To Court For Lawful Release From Death Detention Traps In Syria

Syria - Two British mothers have gone to court to end their year long struggle of release from detention camp…

October 22, 2022
Who could replace Liz Truss as prime minister?Who could replace Liz Truss as prime minister?

Who could replace Liz Truss as prime minister?

UK - Liz Truss has announced she will be resigning, meaning there will now be another leadership election to decide…

October 21, 2022
China Uses Influencers To Paint Positive Picture About MinoritiesChina Uses Influencers To Paint Positive Picture About Minorities

China Uses Influencers To Paint Positive Picture About Minorities

China - The new tactic by China is to use social media influencers to make it look as if it…

October 21, 2022
What Are Human Rights Violations?What Are Human Rights Violations?

What Are Human Rights Violations?

Global - A breach of human rights occurs when individuals are prevented from exercising their constitutionally protected rights to freedom…

October 20, 2022
Iranian authorities have a playbook for silencing dissent, and they’re using it againIranian authorities have a playbook for silencing dissent, and they’re using it again

Iranian authorities have a playbook for silencing dissent, and they’re using it again

Iran - Farhad, a 37-year-old father of two, understands well the cost of speaking out against the Iranian government, but…

October 20, 2022
How Ukraine Found Izyum Full Of Stories Of Civilian TortureHow Ukraine Found Izyum Full Of Stories Of Civilian Torture

How Ukraine Found Izyum Full Of Stories Of Civilian Torture

Ukraine - A mass grave on the edge of Izyum in Ukraine was discovered as Ukraine claimed back the city…

October 19, 2022
30% of Ukrainian power plants were destroyed in just over a week30% of Ukrainian power plants were destroyed in just over a week

30% of Ukrainian power plants were destroyed in just over a week

Ukraine - Thirty percent of Ukraine's power plants have been destroyed in just over a week, causing "massive blackouts" across…

October 19, 2022