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Nigerian govt to be sanctioned by UK for human rights abuses

Nigerian govt to be sanctioned by UK for human rights abuses

The UK Parliament has called on the British government to impose international sanctions against the Nigerian government over human rights violations by officials and security agencies against citizens during the EndSARS protests. The UK Parliament

Violence is not love. The women situation in Mozambique

Violence is not love. The women situation in Mozambique

November 25 is the international day for the elimination of violence against women. Today, our thoughts go to all those women worldwide who, especially in recent months, have felt in a cage, forced to share

Global calls for boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics grows

Global calls for boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics grows

While China is preparing to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, international calls are surging for boycotting the tournament in Beijing amid rising concerns over alleged human rights abuses across the nation. In September, a coalition

San Isidro movement persecutions shows a worsening of personal freedoms in Cuba

San Isidro movement persecutions shows a worsening of personal freedoms in Cuba

In recent weeks, several members of Cuba’s San Isidro movement have been detained. Many reports suggest that a large number of activists had their human rights, including the rights to freedom of expression and freedom

Amnesty International launches Write for Rights campaign 2020

Amnesty International launches Write for Rights campaign 2020

Amnesty International launches the Write for Rights campaign to help 10 individuals confronting human rights abuse. Moreover, calling on governments to set right heinous crimes against people who are facing punishment or abuse in nations

UN adopts resolution condemning rights violations in Iran

UN adopts resolution condemning rights violations in Iran

The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) recently welcomed the adoption of the 67th United Nations resolution denouncing the continuous violations of human rights in Iran. As per a statement released over the development,

Global outcry over Iraq’s mass executions, authorities hung 21 under charges of terrorism

Global outcry over Iraq’s mass executions, authorities hung 21 under charges of terrorism

On Monday Iraq’s internal ministry issued a statement confirming the execution of 21 individuals and lending an explanation for the act of mass executions adding that those hung were linked to the ISIS. The statement

Africa’s governance, human rights plunge in 10 years: Survey

Africa’s governance, human rights plunge in 10 years: Survey

The governance performance of Africa deteriorated in the year 2019 for the first time in almost 10 years, according to a survey published by the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) on Monday. The report

Ontario Decision To Support IHRA Creates Fissures In Related Communities

Ontario Decision To Support IHRA Creates Fissures In Related Communities

As Ontario took a stand to show its solidarity towards the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), it might have sowed seeds of disgruntle amongst its different communities. It has adopted a working definition of antisemitism.

Japan follows US to fight human rights violence in China, toughens the law

Japan follows US to fight human rights violence in China, toughens the law

Japan is looking at increasing its involvement in human rights exploitation in China and thinking of taking the route same as the United States and Europe after a lot of criticism came in after reports