Human rights

Uganda Passes Anti-Homosexuality Act, Slap On Human Rights?

A new law passed in Uganda imposes stringent rules on the LGBT community. One of the strictest laws of its…

June 5, 2023

Lawyers For Human Rights Helps 6YO Finally Get Birth Certificate

It was a joyous occasion this week in Pretoria, South Africa, for a child, 6, who was orphaned at the…

June 5, 2023

Judge Approves FAMU Students’ State Funding Lawsuit Alleging Racial Discrimination

On Thursday, a federal judge allowed a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and education officials alleging racial discrimination in funding…

June 3, 2023

LGBTIQA+ Advocates Call for Dedicated Human Rights Commissioner in Australia

LGBTIQA+ advocates in Australia are renewing their calls for the appointment of a dedicated LGBTIQA+ Human Rights Commissioner within the…

June 3, 2023

Grossly Unfair Trial Leads to Execution of Bahraini Shi’a Men in Saudi Arabia

In a case that has raised concerns over human rights violations, two Bahraini Shi'a men, Jaafar Sultan, and Sadeq Thamer,…

June 2, 2023

International Sex Workers Day 2023: Celebrations to Continue

In the world we live in now, it is important to fight for the rights and dignity of all people,…

June 2, 2023

Ethiopian Authorities Turn Blind Eye to Human Rights Abuses in Tigray Zone

Human rights violations have become frequent occurrences in Ethiopia's Tigray Zone. Despite protests from international groups and activists, it appears…

June 1, 2023

US Border Patrol Chief Is Retiring, No Replacement Announced

Raul Ortiz, who took over as chief of the US Border Patrol in August 2021, announced Tuesday that he was…

May 31, 2023

Opposition Bill Advocating Equality in Basic Law Voted Down in Knesset

In a significant development in Israel's political landscape, the Knesset has rejected a proposal to formally include the principle of…

May 31, 2023

The Crisis of the Stateless Rohingya: A Coming Humanitarian Disaster?

According to the UN chief, Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh run the risk of becoming the "new Palestinians" because they are…

May 31, 2023

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