Category: Human Rights

Pakistani authorities have intensified their crackdown on Baloch human rights defenders, with a troubling shift toward targeting family members as a form of retaliation. On April 5, 2025, the father of prominent woman human rights defender Dr. Sabiha Baloch was arrested in Hub Chawki, Balochistan, in what rights groups describe as a clear reprisal aimed […]

A coordinated smear campaign and series of intimidation efforts have been escalating against Prensa Comunitaria Kilómetro 169, an independent Guatemalan media outlet known for its investigative reporting on human rights abuses, environmental conflicts, and corruption. The campaign has particularly targeted co-founder and journalist Nelton Rivera, a prominent figure in community-based journalism in Guatemala. On April […]

Amnesty International is calling on Thai authorities to stop state-sponsored cyberattacks and smear campaigns targeting civil society groups, including itself. The human rights organization condemned the escalating digital assault on activists, defenders, and NGOs, emphasizing that these attacks threaten fundamental rights such as freedom of expression, association, and privacy. Chanatip Tatiyakaroonwong, Amnesty’s Thailand researcher, described […]

The UK Home Office is facing scrutiny over the alleged dangerous overcrowding and health hazards at the Manston holding center for asylum seekers in 2022. An internal document released by the Home Office following a high court order has sparked a formal investigation into the facility’s conditions, with at least 250 asylum seekers planning legal […]

“The near daily barrage of long-range drones killed and injured scores of civilians across the country last month, and disrupted life for millions more,” said the head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), Danielle Bell, in the independent human rights team’s latest monthly update.   The mission was mandated by the […]

Ministers Norma Foley and Hildegarde Naughton have announced a €27 million investment in disability services for 2025, a €4 million increase from last year, aimed at improving infrastructure for children’s services, day services, respite care, and residential facilities. This funding supports the government’s broader goals outlined in the Action Plan for Disability Services 2024–2026 and […]

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised alarm over increasing barriers to sexual and reproductive healthcare in Romania, as women and girls face growing challenges in accessing abortion, contraception, and sexual education. The report, titled ‘It’s Happening Even Without You Noticing’, criticizes the Romanian government’s failure to uphold fundamental reproductive rights. Song Ah Lee, former Finberg […]

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Tuesday that the UK is not required to prevent parliamentary privilege from overriding privacy injunctions. This decision reaffirms the principle of parliamentary sovereignty, which grants UK parliamentarians immunity from external legal actions while performing their duties. The case stemmed from a challenge brought by British businessman Sir […]

The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) is in talks to implement global regulations aimed at reducing the climate impact of international shipping, which accounts for roughly 3% of global emissions. A key proposal on the table is the introduction of a global emissions tax, alongside a new marine fuel standard to curb pollution. Discussions […]

Humanitarian Crisis Escalates as Gaza Faces Ongoing Blockade The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached critical levels, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calling for immediate and unrestricted aid access to the region. As Israel’s blockade continues, now entering its second month, the flow of essential supplies, including food, fuel, medicine, and commercial goods, has been […]