The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

Canada and Ecuador’s new free-trade agreement is threatening the rights of Indigenous peoples and their territories, and increasing social and environmental conflicts across the country. These are just some of the concerns being brought forward by the National Confederation of Indigenous Peoples in Ecuador and other civil rights organizations in…

Syria’s Alawites fear they may never be safe after hundreds were killed in sectarian-motivated violence.

Analysis: Experts say NZ will need to carefully navigate sensitive issues with India, with both countries vulnerable to criticism on human rights and indigenous rights – but that doesn't mean Luxon should stay silent. Laura Walters reports from Delhi.

Strikes said to target Hamas killed hundreds within hours including women and children, undermining ceasefire

Kenya is hosting the Netherlands king and queen for a state visit against the backdrop of allegations of human rights abuses that saw Kenyans write hundreds of emails and sign an online petition asking the Dutch royals to cancel their visit

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele framed his offer to house “dangerous American criminals” and “criminals from any country” as a win-win for all.

'Children of Honey' highlights the struggle of the Hadzabe community to preserve its traditions and language. It was one a dozen documentary films shortlisted as part of the 'Impact Days' programme organised by the International Film Festival and Forum for Human Rights in Geneva.

Far-right politics and Christian nationalism are on the rise in North America and Europe, leading to growing concerns about what it means for human rights and democracy.

An independent human rights expert says Myanmar’s people are already feeling the “crushing impact” from the “sudden, chaotic withdrawal” of U.S. and other humanitarian aid