The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

Authorities in Belarus have arrested a prominent journalist working with the U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the latest step in a yearslong crackdown on opposition figures, independent journalists and human rights activists

Equality and Human Rights Commission paused investigation into Kishwer Falkner after media leaks

Dozens of rights organisations renew calls for justice for Al Jazeera journalist who was killed by Israeli forces.

THE United Nations have issued an extraordinary statement condemning the UK Government for being “in breach of international law” with its newly…

The number of refugees worldwide reached record high levels in 2022. More than 108.4 million people have been forced to flee their homes because of violence or persecution. Meanwhile, governments and aid agencies are increasingly using a controversial method of effectively identifying and tracking many refugees.

The controversial bill labelled as inhumane by politicians, lawyers and civil rights groups is set to become law.

Research from Human Rights Watch released Tuesday shows that in many Middle East and North African countries women are still prevented from moving freely around the country they live in, or from travelling abroad. Most still need the permission of a male guardian.

Rules restricting a woman’s freedom to live, work and study persist in countries including Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel, says a Human Rights Watch report

Kenyan President William Ruto lifts a ban on logging, saying his government will still push ahead with plans to plant 15 billion trees over the next decade, but climate experts warn his decision could be catastrophic. Meanwhile, concerns grow in the Horn of Africa as Russia announces a halt to…

Research reveals Twitter users target Israel for human rights violations more than any other country

President Isaac Herzog will address Congress, but some US lawmakers will skip speech in protest against Israeli abuses.