Human rights

Ghana Legislators Still Pushing Anti-LGBTQ Laws

Ghanaian lawmakers are pushing for legislation that would stiffen the penalties for those who support LGBTQ rights in the nation…

July 7, 2023

Closure of Rasan Makes LGBT+ Community More Vulnerable in Iraqi Kurdistan Region

The LGBT+ community in the Iraqi Kurdistan region is feeling more vulnerable than ever with the closure of Rasa Organization…

July 6, 2023

Black Skin or Africans Cannot Breathe Here: Tunisia Crisis

The North African nation of Tunisia is bordered by Algeria, Libya, and the Mediterranean Sea. Despite the democratic victories of…

July 6, 2023

Russian lawyer and Journalist Brutally Attacked in Chechnya

In the early hours of Tuesday morning in the Russian region of Chechnya, armed masked men attacked and severely hurt…

July 5, 2023

Threats to Abortion Rights in Colombia: Recent Rulings Pose Challenges to Access

In Latin America, Colombia has always been seen as a progressive nation in defending abortion rights. However, recent decisions by…

July 4, 2023

Climate Crisis Threatens the Right to Food says UN Human Right Chief

The UN human rights chief warned on Monday, July 3rd, that the effects of the climate crisis are threatening the…

July 4, 2023

“We Are Here to Tell You….” Femicide in Mexico

After being stabbed 37 times by her ex-partner, Jeysol Amaya required two months of intensive care. Along with the hospital…

July 3, 2023

Neglecting the Rights of Asylum Seekers with Disabilities: The UK’s Inadequate Support System

More than 50 asylum seekers, many of whom have disabilities, are currently staying in a former care facility in Essex,…

July 3, 2023

Supreme Court Ruling Weakens Nondiscrimination Protections, Raises Concerns for Equality

On the penultimate day of its session, the US Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of 303 Creative…

July 1, 2023

10 years later: Egyptian Human Rights Violations?

10 years have passed since the coup that brought about Egypt's current administration. Egypt's military installed an interim administration on…

July 1, 2023

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