Category: Human Rights

Gaza — December 2025 — Hamas has announced that it will return the remains of the last Israeli hostage held in Gaza, a development that comes as Israel agreed to reopen the territory’s border crossing with Egypt in a move aimed at easing humanitarian access. The announcement marks a significant moment in the aftermath of […]

A US federal judge has halted the government’s ability to carry out warrantless immigration arrests, ruling that the practice violates constitutional protections and exceeds the authority granted to federal immigration officers. The decision came in a case brought by civil‑rights advocates who argued that immigration agents were detaining individuals without judicial oversight, often based solely […]

New York — December 2025 — The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution calling on Russia to immediately and unconditionally return thousands of Ukrainian children who have been abducted and transferred from occupied territories since the start of the war. The measure — backed by a clear majority of member states — expresses deep […]

(Berlin, December 4, 2025) – Georgian authorities have adopted a series of laws that unjustifiably interfere with the right to peaceful assembly and are being used to suppress dissent, Human Rights Watch said today. Combined with abusive policing and steep fines, these measures violate Georgians’ right to peaceful protest, making dissent increasingly risky and leaving […]

Lesvos, Greece — December 2025 — Irish‑German humanitarian volunteer Seán Binder appeared before the Mytilene Court of Appeals today, facing a series of felony charges linked to his work assisting migrants and refugees arriving on the island of Lesvos. His case has drawn international attention, with human‑rights organisations warning that the proceedings reflect a broader […]

December 2025 – Amnesty International has accused Turkish authorities of systematically misusing the criminal justice system following the acquittal of 87 protesters, journalists and lawyers who were detained for eight months after participating in largely peaceful demonstrations earlier this year Jurist Amnesty International. The protests, held between March 19 and 26, erupted in response to […]

“When inclusion is real, everyone benefits,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.  He stressed that people with disabilities drive progress that benefits everyone, highlighting how their leadership has improved disaster preparedness, expanded inclusive education and employment, and ensured that humanitarian responses reach those most at risk. ‘Structural failures’ persist The head of the […]

(Washington, DC) – FIFA, the international soccer governing body, needs to match its lofty rhetoric on rights with concrete action, a coalition of human rights organizations, trade unions, and fans groups said today. FIFA is holding its World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025, and awarding its first “FIFA Peace […]

Israeli security forces raided the organisation’s offices in Ramallah and Hebron on 1 December, vandalising property and detaining staff.  According to OHCHR, people present in the buildings were blindfolded, handcuffed and made to kneel or lie on the floor for several hours. Eight men were detained. The union (UAWC) is licensed under Palestinian law and has supported farmers and rural communities for decades – […]

Human Rights Watch and the College of Notaries of Mexico City released the 70-page Roadmap for Change, a practical guide that shows how to implement the legal capacity reform in a rights-respecting way through clear explanations, good practices, and real-life-based examples. The guide offers notaries concrete tools—including communication strategies, templates for designating supports, and illustrative […]