Human rights

UK provides one-year free visa extension for foreign frontline health workersUK provides one-year free visa extension for foreign frontline health workers

UK provides one-year free visa extension for foreign frontline health workers

On Friday, UK Home Secretary Priti Patel announced that the government would be granting free visa extension to all foreign…

April 11, 2021
New UN resolution recognises link between human rights and environment: Arnold KreilhuberNew UN resolution recognises link between human rights and environment: Arnold Kreilhuber

New UN resolution recognises link between human rights and environment: Arnold Kreilhuber

United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted a resolution that presses upon a need for a human-rights-based approach to…

April 10, 2021
Mozambique to probe human rights violations in Cabo DelgadoMozambique to probe human rights violations in Cabo Delgado

Mozambique to probe human rights violations in Cabo Delgado

Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi on Wednesday said that human rights violations by members of the Security and Defence Forces on…

April 9, 2021
EU calls on Turkey to improve human rights records: ReportEU calls on Turkey to improve human rights records: Report

EU calls on Turkey to improve human rights records: Report

The European Union has raised major concerns over human rights violations in Turkey in a meeting with President Recep Tayyip…

April 7, 2021
Al Houthis Come Down Severely On Protesting African MigrantsAl Houthis Come Down Severely On Protesting African Migrants

Al Houthis Come Down Severely On Protesting African Migrants

The Al Houthi militia has been violating human rights and migrant rights blatantly. It started from inducting young children into…

April 5, 2021
Thailand NGO law a “severe blow” to human rights: HRWThailand NGO law a “severe blow” to human rights: HRW

Thailand NGO law a “severe blow” to human rights: HRW

The adoption of a draft law to modulate non-profit groups by the Thai authorities would be a “severe blow” to…

April 5, 2021
Belarus: Rights experts urge authorities to end Police brutality on protestersBelarus: Rights experts urge authorities to end Police brutality on protesters

Belarus: Rights experts urge authorities to end Police brutality on protesters

The rights activists have urged authorities to end the brutality against peaceful demonstrators in Belarus. A week ago, the Human…

April 3, 2021
Oxfam Haiti Scandal Slow Verdict Catches PaceOxfam Haiti Scandal Slow Verdict Catches Pace

Oxfam Haiti Scandal Slow Verdict Catches Pace

The UK led humanitarian organization Oxfam might have egg on its face, when allegations of sexual misconduct have surfaced from…

April 2, 2021
Poland’s women right activists facing death and bomb threats, HRW reportsPoland’s women right activists facing death and bomb threats, HRW reports

Poland’s women right activists facing death and bomb threats, HRW reports

At least activists from seven groups that are supporting abortion rights and women's rights are confronting bomb and death threats…

March 31, 2021
HRW’s World Report 2021 ranks Iran as one of the leading executioners in worldHRW’s World Report 2021 ranks Iran as one of the leading executioners in world

HRW’s World Report 2021 ranks Iran as one of the leading executioners in world

Human Rights Watch in its World Report 2021 condemned Iranian regime’s iron fist rule to suppress dissenting voices and awarding…

March 29, 2021