Category: Human Rights

The United Nations, along with other global human rights organizations, has called for a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the ongoing conflict in Gaza, particularly regarding the serious allegations made by Israel that hospitals and other civilian infrastructure are being used by militants for military operations. These allegations have formed the basis for several Israeli […]

Human rights activists continue to face severe repression worldwide, with increasing instances of incarceration, violence, and even death. Despite the vital work that these activists do to protect freedoms and promote justice, 2024 has witnessed troubling patterns of attacks against them. These attacks are often perpetrated by authoritarian governments, armed groups, and powerful elites determined […]

In 2024, the global landscape for journalists has become increasingly perilous, with staggering statistics reflecting the growing violence and repression they face. According to the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) 2024 Round-up, 54 journalists have been killed this year, marking a tragic milestone, with a significant portion of those fatalities occurring in conflict zones. The violence, […]

Ecuador’s Attorney General confirmed on Tuesday 31/12/2024 that charred remains discovered in Taura last week belong to four boys who went missing on December 8, sparking national outrage and raising serious questions about the role of the military in their disappearance. Forensic genetic tests confirmed the bodies are those of three teenagers and one child, […]

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) stands as the principal judicial body of the United Nations, established to settle legal disputes between states and provide advisory opinions on international legal questions. Unlike national courts, which deal with disputes between individuals, the ICJ’s jurisdiction is primarily limited to cases involving states, although its decisions can have […]

The measure, issued by the de facto Ministry of Economy on 26 December, enforces a two-year-old decree prohibiting women from working with both national and international NGOs.  In his statement, Mr. Türk emphasised the devastating impact on the delivery of critical humanitarian aid in Afghanistan the decree will have, where more than half the population […]

The violence comes after the top court in Mozambique confirmed on 23 December that the ruling Frelimo party won the disputed presidential election held in October, sparking protests. The southern African country is also still recovering from the devastating effects of Cyclone Chido, which hit just weeks ago.  The current situation is hampering vital humanitarian […]

The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention against Cybercrime on December 24, despite widespread concerns that the treaty will facilitate human rights violations. The convention, the first global treaty of its kind, extends far beyond addressing cybercrime – malicious attacks on computer networks, systems, and data. It obligates states to establish broad electronic surveillance powers to investigate and […]

The Democratic Party icon lived longer than any president in US history, serving one term between 1977 and 1981, going on burnish his reputation on the international stage by being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and establishing a major hub for diplomacy and conflict resolution in the form of the Carter Center – which advocates […]

Afghanistan remains one of the most heavily contaminated countries in the world due to landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW), a situation that continues to threaten the lives of millions of its citizens. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) raised alarms over the scale of the landmine issue, noting that it significantly […]