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Human Rights Watch finds Israel has violated rights of pregnant women and girls, with no end in sight.

Canada presents itself as a gender equality and human rights champion both at home and abroad. But it’s also a global leader in mining, an industry with an abysmal human rights record.

Several major companies, including Target, Walmart, and Meta, have significantly scaled back or eliminated their DEI programs in 2025.

Lifetimes of service have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List, including Indigenous lawyer Megan Davis and refugee advocate Gillian Triggs.

Israeli military operation in Jenin refugee camp leads to civilian casualties and displacement, sparking concerns over human rights violations.

"It’s so funny to see so many Westerners actually believe this!" A Chinese TikToker went viral for “debunking” what he referred to as the “three major lies” spread in the West about his country. The post “Why Should We Believe You?”: TikToker Sparks Debate After Debunking ‘Three Major Lies’ About…

UN human rights office criticises use of ‘methods and means used for war fighting’ in assault on city of Jenin

Detainees fear their return could be imminent despite UN experts urging Bangkok to halt possible transfer