Category: Human Rights

SARAJEVO, 28 May 2025 — Jan Braathu, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, concluded his first official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) today following three days of high-level meetings with state and entity officials, media stakeholders, and civil society. During his visit, Braathu met with key government figures, including Denis Zvizdić, Speaker of […]

In June 2024, the EU adopted a groundbreaking law requiring large companies to respect human rights and the environment throughout their global value chains. It also introduced new plans to limit CO2 emissions. The law, known as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), signaled a major shift for companies from voluntary standards to being held […]

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has issued an urgent appeal for a ceasefire and greater protection of civilians in Gaza following Israeli airstrikes that killed two of its employees on May 24. In a statement released Sunday, the ICRC confirmed the deaths of Ibrahim Eid, a weapon contamination officer, and Ahmad Abu […]

United Nations experts on Monday expressed deep concern over the ongoing detention of Azerbaijani human rights defender Anar Mammadli, who has been held for over a year on what many observers allege are politically motivated charges. The group of UN special rapporteurs urged Azerbaijani authorities to uphold Mammadli’s fundamental rights, including access to a fair […]

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the Qatari government to halt what it describes as decades-long, state-led discrimination against the country’s Baha’i community. In a statement released Sunday, the organization condemned the ongoing marginalization, deportations, and legal harassment targeting members of the religious minority. “The Baha’i community of Qatar has endured decades of government discrimination […]

Last week, the United States Congress passed a sweeping rollback of crucial pollution control standards. The resolution cancels a Biden-era rule guaranteeing continued emissions controls on facilities emitting substantial amounts of seven “super-toxics,” including lead compounds, arsenic, mercury, and benzene. If signed into law by President Donald Trump, this move will likely cause substantial harm […]

To prepare for the increased wildfire risk during the upcoming summer months, the EU has put together teams of firefighters and aircraft to help European countries affected by wildfires. To quickly support local fire brigades, throughout July and August, almost 650 firefighters from 14 European countries will be strategically positioned in key high-risk locations in […]

PEC Calls for Independent Investigation in Baloch Journalist Cruel Murder Geneva, 25 May 2025 – The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), a Geneva-based media rights organization, has expressed deep shock over the brutal killing of Baloch journalist Abdul Latif, demanding an impartial and transparent investigation into the incident. Abdul Latif, 55, was shot dead in front […]

The majority of those killed and injured were in major cities such as Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Mykolaiv, or in populated areas in other regions. Meanwhile, large numbers of long-range drones launched into Russia by Ukrainian armed forces injured at least 11 civilians over the weekend, according to Russian authorities. Silence the guns High Commissioner Volker […]

According to reports, one boat carrying 267 people from Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh and Rakhine State in Myanmar, sank on 9 May, with only 66 survivors, UNHCR said.  The following day, a second boat fleeing with 247 people capsized, leaving just 21 survivors. In a separate incident, reports indicate that on 14 May, a third […]