The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

There is a growing threat to the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe. It manifests as seemingly run-of-the-mill lawsuits. However, on closer inspection, many lawsuits are not as they seem.

THE UK’s human rights watchdog is under review and faces losing its seat on a United Nations council over its approach to transgender rights. The…

Kerala State Human Rights Commission has registered a case and ordered an emergency inquiry into the Cusat stampede that killed four people. They will examine all factors, including security lapses, and have issued a notice to the District Police Chief and Cusat Registrar. A sitting will be held at Aluva…

Bangladesh has launched a sweeping and violent crackdown on opposition parties to "eliminate competition" ahead of general elections, including arresting almost 10,000 activists, Human Rights Watch said Monday.

The plane circled the stadium in the early stages of City’s Premier League match against Liverpool.

Concerns echo White House remarks that blocking human rights laws could undermine Northern Ireland peace process

The UK Supreme Court ruled on 15 November 2023 that sending asylum seekers to Rwanda was unlawful. The plan would have seen tens of thousands of asylum seekers sent from the UK to Rwanda, which would then process and host such refugees indefinitely.

The Ogiek have been accused of encroachment and deforestation in a place they consider home by Kenyan authorities.

Protesters have denounced state-owned Israeli company Mekorot for its human rights record as it expands in Argentina.