The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

UN Human Rights Council also backs call to halt all arms sales to Israel, highlighting warnings of ‘genocide’ in Gaza.

While non-binding, the resolution passed Friday is bound to raise international pressure on Israel as a sign of widespread concern about its military campaign in Gaza.

NCERT revises Class 11 and 12 textbooks, dropping controversial references and aligning content with latest political developments in India.

Uganda's Constitutional Court upholds anti-gay law, sparking global outrage and concerns for LGBTQ+ rights.

U.N. Human Rights Council addresses human rights violations in Myanmar, Iran, and other countries through resolutions and investigations.

Human rights expert voices alarm, saying country is fast moving towards becoming ‘like Somalia in the worst of its times’

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has announced that the season-ending WTA Finals will be held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, from 2024 to 2026. This decision brings an end to months of speculation and signifies the Gulf country's continued involvement in the sport of tennis.

Have sanctions ever achieved much in Zimbabwe, and how do they affect the country’s economy?

Human Rights Watch urges UN to launch a probe into the ‘summary killings’ carried out by government forces in January.