Human rights

World is on the brink of nuclear annihilationWorld is on the brink of nuclear annihilation

World is on the brink of nuclear annihilation

New York - The world is facing “a nuclear danger not seen since the height of the cold war,” said…

August 2, 2022
Activists against holding Cop27 in EgyptActivists against holding Cop27 in Egypt

Activists against holding Cop27 in Egypt

Egypt - “We are deeply concerned that [a successful conference] will not be possible due to the repressive actions of…

August 1, 2022
Attack on human rights: Nicaragua shuts down over 700 civil society groupsAttack on human rights: Nicaragua shuts down over 700 civil society groups

Attack on human rights: Nicaragua shuts down over 700 civil society groups

Nicaragua - Nicaraguan authorities have ordered an arbitrary shutdown of more than 700 civil society organizations, raising concerns over the…

July 30, 2022
World Day Against Trafficking 2022: 5 innovative campaigns spreading awareness towards human traffickingWorld Day Against Trafficking 2022: 5 innovative campaigns spreading awareness towards human trafficking

World Day Against Trafficking 2022: 5 innovative campaigns spreading awareness towards human trafficking

Global - July 30 is observed every year as the World Day Against Trafficking 2022. Human trafficking is the rising…

July 30, 2022
Access to Clean and Healthy Environment is the new human right: UNAccess to Clean and Healthy Environment is the new human right: UN

Access to Clean and Healthy Environment is the new human right: UN

UN - On Thursday, the United Nations General Assembly passed a historic resolution. With 161 votes in favor of the…

July 29, 2022
Macron criticized by rights groups over hosting Saudi Crown PrinceMacron criticized by rights groups over hosting Saudi Crown Prince

Macron criticized by rights groups over hosting Saudi Crown Prince

Paris - Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is under probe by human rights groups and critics for his…

July 29, 2022
$100m emergency aid to Sudan by World Bank$100m emergency aid to Sudan by World Bank

$100m emergency aid to Sudan by World Bank

Sudan - For the first time ever, two United Nations agencies in Sudan have offered direct contribution towards humanitarian aid…

July 28, 2022
Human rights experts urge repeal of Hong Kong’s security lawHuman rights experts urge repeal of Hong Kong’s security law

Human rights experts urge repeal of Hong Kong’s security law

Hong Kong - On Wednesday, UN appointed independent human rights experts have invited pledges to replace the controversial National Security…

July 28, 2022
UN: New Colombia govt must address rising rights violation UN: New Colombia govt must address rising rights violation 

UN: New Colombia govt must address rising rights violation

Colombia - As the new government in Colombia is all set to take office next month, the rising violence and…

July 27, 2022
Human rights abuses continue in Libya amid delayed electoral progressHuman rights abuses continue in Libya amid delayed electoral progress

Human rights abuses continue in Libya amid delayed electoral progress

Libya - Even though little progress has been made, political and constitutional chaos has caused continued tensions, insecurity and resultant…

July 26, 2022