Category: Human Rights

Just ahead of presenting her report to the General Assembly, Mariana Katzarova, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation, sat down with UN News’s Nargiz Shekinskaya and underlined that “torture is used as a State sanctioned tool for systematic oppression, to maintain control and to stifle dissent.” According to her […]

(Bangkok) – The Vietnamese government should annul the politically motivated verdict against the democracy activist Duong Van Thai and release him immediately, Human Rights Watch said today. On October 30, 2024, a Hanoi court convicted Duong Van Thai of issuing propaganda against the state under article 117 of the penal code and sentenced him to 12 […]

Echoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s warning late Monday that the development would likely have “devastating consequences” as UNRWA is the principal deliverer of aid relief inside the war-torn enclave, UN human rights chief Volker Türk called the Knesset move “deeply troubling for many reasons”. In Geneva, spokesperson for the UN human rights office (OHCHR) Jeremy […]

October 31, 2024 Release of Consultation Proceedings on Rights of People of African Descent We are delighted to share the release of the proceedings and written submissions of the Expert Consultation on the Draft UN Declaration on the Human Rights of People of African Descent, a significant convening organized by the UN Permanent Forum on […]

(Yerevan, October 31, 2024) – The Armenian government’s bill for the mandatory installation of video surveillance systems with 24-hour police access throughout the capital, Yerevan, is unjustified and interferes with privacy and other rights, Human Rights Watch said today.  The bill, which passed its first parliamentary review in June 2024, requires private entities in Yerevan to […]

In response to the impact of tropical cyclone Trami in the Philippines (where it was named Kristine), the EU has approved €1.5 million in humanitarian aid to help the most the affected populations. This funding will help provide assistance in the hardest-hit-areas (such as Bicol and Calabarzon), notably to people who have lost their homes […]

The protests, which highlighted demands for human rights, accountability and social justice, must be met with meaningful reforms, High Commissioner Volker Türk urged. “This unique, unprecedented moment in the history of Bangladesh is the result of young men and women having taken to the streets – at great personal risk – to express that they […]

In a powerful demonstration of solidarity, more than 700 writers from various genres have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in her presidential campaign. This collective statement asserts that “our lives, our families and friends, our neighbors, our democracy, and our shared humanity” are at stake in the upcoming election. This endorsement adds to a growing […]

Statement: The Elders express their alarm at the escalating crises facing the world: a proliferation of conflicts, abuse of human rights and insufficient progress on protecting the planet. The foundations of the post-1945 international order are rotting through neglect, complacency and sabotage, exacerbating the profound lack of trust between countries and a rise in violent conflicts. […]

Racial discrimination remains a pervasive issue that affects various facets of society, particularly in business and politics. This semi-formal article explores the multifaceted impacts of racial discrimination, examining its effects on economic performance, organizational culture, and political representation, while highlighting the importance of equity and inclusivity in fostering a healthier society. Understanding Racial Discrimination Racial […]