Human Rights

Global Reports Warn of Escalating Violence Against Women, Call It a “Worldwide Emergency” —————————————- A series of international human rights reports released in April warn of a sharp global rise in violations against women, describing gender-based violence as a “worldwide…

Human Rights Watch warns of rising detentions and deportations of Afghan refugees in Pakistan ———————————— Human Rights Watch has reported a significant increase in the detention and deportation of Afghan refugees in Pakistan in recent months, following renewed security tensions…

Amnesty warns world entering chaotic state of international law ———————————- A new report warns that the global order is entering a critical phase as respect for international law continues to decline. In its 2025 annual report, Amnesty International said growing…

Human Rights Watch Warns Civilians in Lebanon Still at Risk Despite Ceasefire ———————————————- Human Rights Watch has warned that civilians in Lebanon continue to face serious risks despite the announcement of a ceasefire, citing ongoing violations and deteriorating humanitarian conditions,…

Amnesty criticizes Netanyahu, Putin, Trump as ‘Predators’ amid human rights decline —————————– Israel, Russia and the United States are leading the devastation of global human rights, Amnesty International has said, describing the three countries’ leaders as “voracious predators” intent upon…

UN Experts Urge Accountability Over ‘Epstein Files’ Trafficking Allegations ———————————— Independent human rights experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council have called for a full and transparent investigation into allegations of systemic human trafficking detailed in the so-called…

Human Rights Watch Reports Widespread Abuses Against Civilians in Sudan Amid Ongoing Conflict ——————————————- A report by Human Rights Watch has documented serious abuses against civilians in areas affected by Sudan’s ongoing conflict, including territories controlled by the Sudanese Armed…

Swiss Group Trains Uyghurs, Tibetans to Resist Chinese Transnational Pressure ———————————- A Swiss human rights group has begun offering workshops to help members of the Uyghur and Tibetan diasporas in Switzerland respond to growing pressure and surveillance attributed to Chinese…

Amnesty Warns 2026 World Cup Could Become ‘Stage for Repression’ ——————————– Amnesty International has warned that the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, risks becoming a “stage for repression,” urging urgent action to protect fans,…

Human Rights Watch Warns of War‑Law Violations, Severe Civilian Risk in Middle East Conflict ————————————- Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict shows a pattern of disregard for international humanitarian law and grave risks to…