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Leprosy stigma still rampant in many countries, experts raise alarm over judgemental attitudes

Leprosy stigma still rampant in many countries, experts raise alarm over judgemental attitudes

Leprosy remains an age-old disease, still endemic in more than 120 countries. The condition leaves an estimated one to two million people across the globe visibly disfigured and lacking support to address the stigma they

Ireland Challenges UK’s Amnesty Law At European Court of Human Rights

Ireland Challenges UK’s Amnesty Law At European Court of Human Rights

Last week, Ireland took a big step by filing a case against the United Kingdom at the European Court of Human Rights. This is only the second time Ireland has done this.  The issue is

Call to End Persecution: Urgent Call to Iranian Authorities Regarding Lawyers

Call to End Persecution: Urgent Call to Iranian Authorities Regarding Lawyers

On the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer, two UN experts have urged Iranian authorities to stop persecuting lawyers. Despite facing challenges, these legal professionals in Iran have bravely upheld the rule of law and

Global tourism recovery trend: Latest UNWTO data highlights sector’s performance in 2023

Global tourism recovery trend: Latest UNWTO data highlights sector’s performance in 2023

The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has highlighted strong numbers in its latest report, noting that international tourism ended 2023 at 88% of pre-pandemic levels, amid an estimated 1.3 billion international arrivals. The blend of

Baloch Activists Rally Global Support: Urgent Appeal Against Human Rights Abuses in Balochistan

Baloch Activists Rally Global Support: Urgent Appeal Against Human Rights Abuses in Balochistan

Baloch activists, led by Mahrang Baloch, are working hard to get help from the world for the tough times their people are going through. They want everyone to know about the bad things happening in

The Shattered Roles of Russian Women in Times of War

The Shattered Roles of Russian Women in Times of War

In Russia, a disheartening reality unfolds as women, shockingly, support the Kremlin's war in Ukraine despite its devastating toll on their men. The true extent of casualties is obscured, but new graves for the fallen

First US Nitrogen Gas Execution: Legal Battles and Human Rights Issues

First US Nitrogen Gas Execution: Legal Battles and Human Rights Issues

The United States is about to have its first-ever execution using nitrogen gas and this development has caught the world's attention and it has raised worries and concerns globally. Scheduled for January 25-26, the execution

Concerns Raised as New Disabilities Plan in Brazil Overlooks Those in Institutions

Concerns Raised as New Disabilities Plan in Brazil Overlooks Those in Institutions

In early September, the Brazilian government introduced its latest human rights plan, "Living without Limits," aimed at the estimated 18 million people with disabilities in the country. Some people are not happy with the plan

Biggest Human Rights Violations Uncovered at Del Monte Farm in Kenya

Biggest Human Rights Violations Uncovered at Del Monte Farm in Kenya

A secret report discovered serious problems at a Del Monte pineapple farm in Kenya. This report is  done by a group  who is called Partner Africa. They  say there are big issues with how the

Australian Human Rights Centre Advocates Protection For Whistleblowers

Australian Human Rights Centre Advocates Protection For Whistleblowers

The Human Rights Law Centre in Australia is really pushing for better protection for people who speak up about wrong things happening in the government. These people are called whistleblowers. The Law Centre says that