Category: Human Rights

The civilian death toll from Israel’s ongoing strikes across Lebanon continues to mount as the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah enters its 14th month. Yet, there has been no sign of accountability for Israel’s unlawful attacks or violations of the laws of war. If there is no pressure for warring parties to answer for their […]

Following Spain’s activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism this weekend in response to devastating floods in the country, France and Portugal have quickly mobilised waste management machinery and vehicles to assist operations in the affected areas. Other European countries have also expressed their readiness to help and the Commission is in constant contact with […]

Date: November 11, 2024 In a tragic and ongoing aftermath of Kenya’s anti-tax protests, dozens of people remain missing, with families and human rights groups still searching for at least 66 individuals who disappeared following a brutal police crackdown earlier this year. The June 2024 protests, sparked by rising taxes and worsening economic conditions, led […]

As President Donald Trump’s proposed deportation plan gains traction, immigrant advocates and human rights organizations are sounding alarm bells, warning of the humanitarian disaster that such policies could create. The plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants is not only expected to have a devastating impact on families and communities in the U.S., but also […]

The issue of illegal immigration continues to be one of the most contentious debates in global politics and policy-making. While countries are looking for ways to secure their borders, prevent human trafficking, and control migration, the current immigration processes often pose barriers that discourage legal entry while facilitating illegal migration. By streamlining and simplifying immigration […]

Turkmenistan’s authorities refuse to renew the passports of Turkmen citizens abroad via diplomatic missions, pressuring them to return to Turkmenistan. This policy is one of several ways Turkmenistan’s government interferes with their citizens’ freedom of movement and seeks to assert control over their citizens extraterritorially. Without a valid passport, Turkmen migrants are undocumented and face […]

In a new report released on Friday, the three-person group of experts – who are appointed by the UN Human Rights Council – found authorities have used physical and psychological violence, including threats of intimidation, beatings and prolonged solitary confinement against both students and faculty. Some of these cases could amount to torture and largely […]

(Brussels) – The European Parliament should reject proposed amendments to the European Union’s Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EUDR), Human Rights Watch said today. The regulation requires companies in EU countries to ensure that the wood, oil palm, soy, coffee, cocoa, rubber, and cattle they export or import have been produced in conditions that respect human rights and local […]

Philémon Yang was speaking at a high-level meeting at UN Headquarters to mark the closure of the International Decade for People of African Descent – a global opportunity to both honour the often-overlooked contributions this population has made to human civilization and highlight racial injustice endured across centuries. Promote inclusion, combat racism In proclaiming the […]

In 2023, the number of asylum-seekers globally hit an alarming milestone. According to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), 8 million people are currently waiting for decisions on their asylum claims. This staggering figure encapsulates the uncertainty, fear, and hope that millions of people face as they navigate a complex and often hostile asylum process. The […]