Category: Human Rights

Mariana Katzarova, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation, urged Russian authorities to release lawyers Vadim Kobzev, Alexei Liptser and Igor Sergunin, who were sentenced on 17 January to prison terms on “extremism” charges. Their trial, held in the Petushki district court of the Vladimir region, was criticized as a […]

Iran’s First Criminal Court has sentenced popular singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, better known as Tataloo, to death after he was convicted of blasphemy for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad. The sentence follows an appeal, which overturned a previous decision that had sentenced the 37-year-old musician to five years in prison. Tataloo, a well-known figure in […]

The plan was announced by the High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), a platform for intercultural dialogue, understanding and cooperation. Miguel Ángel Moratinos called antisemitism – prejudice or hatred towards Jews – “a toxic ideology with deep roots in bigotry and racism that still plagues our world manifesting itself in different forms.” Eradicate […]

A Russian court has sentenced three lawyers, Vadim Kobzev, Aleksei Liptser, and Igor Sergunin, for their involvement with the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), a decision condemned by human rights organizations, including Amnesty International. Amnesty International’s Eastern Europe and Central Asia director, Marie Struthers, described the ruling as a “shameful” move to […]

On January 14, prominent activist and former president of Tunisia’s Truth and Dignity Commission, Sihem Bensedrine, began a hunger strike while detained in Manouba prison. “I will no longer stand the injustice that strikes me. Justice cannot be based on lies and calumnies, but on concrete, tangible evidence,” she said in a message relayed by her […]

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, celebrated on the third Monday of January, offers Americans a moment to reflect on Dr. King’s monumental contributions to racial equality and nonviolent social change. This year, January 20, 2025, marks a significant observance of the federal holiday dedicated to honoring his legacy, which continues to inspire movements for justice […]

Tehran, Iran – A brazen attack within the Iranian Supreme Court has resulted in the deaths of two prominent judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh, reigniting concerns about targeted violence within the country and raising questions about the motives behind the killings. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, involved an unidentified assailant who fatally shot both […]

Hossam Bahgat, a prominent Egyptian human rights activist and executive director of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR), was released on bail Sunday after being charged with “joining and financing a terrorist group” and “spreading false news.” These charges were leveled against him by Egypt’s Supreme State Security Prosecution (SSSP), following his questioning last […]

On Sunday, January 19, 2025, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect at 11:15 a.m. local time (0915 GMT), following tense negotiations and growing international pressure. This pause in hostilities was a significant moment in the ongoing conflict, intended to allow for the exchange of hostages and prisoners. As part of the first […]

As part of the EU’s long standing commitment to support Palestinians in need and in light of the latest developments in the region, the European Commission today announced a new aid package for Gaza worth €120 million. This brings total EU humanitarian assistance to Gaza to over €450 million since 2023 and comes in addition […]