November 2024 – Italy’s right-wing government has once again found itself grappling with the failure of its controversial plan to outsource the processing of asylum applications to non-EU countries. The ambitious project, aimed at addressing the growing number of migrants and refugees arriving in Italy, has not only faced legal challenges but is now under […]
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A Ugandan military court in Kampala has ordered former opposition presidential candidate, Kizza Besigye, and his travel companion, Obeid Lutale, to be held in pretrial detention in a prison, the latest example of Uganda’s authorities misusing military courts and military-related charges to clamp down on the opposition. Besigye went missing on November 16 in Kenya’s capital […]
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Today, we mark the 35th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, a landmark achievement that has driven profound change in the protection of children worldwide. The EU reaffirms its commitment to upholding every child’s rights, enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, within Europe and globally, ensuring they have […]
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A Dublin woman is calling for urgent help to reunite her daughter, Alma, and granddaughter, Isabella, who have been stranded in Abu Dhabi for over two years due to a travel ban placed on the four-year-old. Since March 2022, Alma and Isabella have been unable to leave the United Arab Emirates (UAE) despite Alma winning […]
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As we strive for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion across the world, we must confront the critical issue of disability justice. Disability is not a peripheral issue in the fight for social justice, but a central one. Achieving true social justice demands that disability be woven into every policy discussion and that the needs of […]
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‘The State of the World’s Children 2024: The Future of Childhood in a Changing World’, explores three megatrends young people face including climate disasters, demographic shifts and technological disparities that will dramatically reshape childhood by 2050. “It is shocking that in the 21st century, any child still goes hungry, uneducated, or without even the most […]
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Every year on November 20, the world marks World Children’s Day, a moment to reflect on the rights of children and the progress made in ensuring their well-being. Celebrated globally, this day commemorates the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 1989, a landmark treaty that guarantees a range […]
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The United States strongly condemns the sentences announced today in Hong Kong’s National Security Law (NSL) trial of pro-democracy advocates, known as the NSL 47. The 45 defendants sentenced today were aggressively prosecuted, and many now face life-altering imprisonment simply for their peaceful participation in political activities which are protected under the Basic Law of […]
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In a bold move amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a $5 million reward for anyone who provides information leading to the safe return of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Netanyahu’s announcement, made in a video filmed inside Gaza, highlights Israel’s commitment to securing the […]
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In 2024, Saudi Arabia has seen an alarming rise in the number of executions, particularly those involving foreign nationals. According to human rights organizations, the country has executed more than 100 foreigners, marking the highest number ever recorded. This surge in executions is part of a broader trend that has seen Saudi Arabia’s use of […]
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