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Uganda Passes Anti-Homosexuality Act, Slap On 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 kind in the world, the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 was almost unanimously approved.  Among its punishments

Lawyers For Human Rights Helps 6YO Finally Get Birth Certificate

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 mere age of five months when her mother died. The Tembisa Children's Court, with the

Judge Approves FAMU Students’ State Funding Lawsuit Alleging Racial Discrimination

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 and management of Florida A&M University, the state's only public historical Black university, to proceed.

LGBTIQA+ Advocates Call for Dedicated Human Rights Commissioner in Australia

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 Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC). The urgency of this demand is fueled by a rise

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

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, were executed in Saudi Arabia following a trial that Amnesty International described as "grossly unfair."

International Sex Workers Day 2023: Celebrations to Continue

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, no matter what they do for a living. International Sex Workers' Day is celebrated every

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

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 that Ethiopian authorities are ignoring these abuses. The situation in Tigray is dire, ranging from

US Border Patrol Chief Is Retiring, No Replacement Announced

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 retiring, after seeing through a major policy shift that seeks to discourage migrants from crossing

Opposition Bill Advocating Equality in Basic Law Voted Down in Knesset

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 equality in the country's quasi-constitutional Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty. The bill, put forward

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

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 imprisoned and their status is disregarded. A stateless Muslim minority, the Rohingya people have lived