Human Rights

New European Restrictions on Niqab, Burqa Trigger Human Rights Debate ——————————————- Restrictions on the niqab and burqa have returned to the center of political and human rights discussions in Europe, as Portugal, Italy, and Spain introduce or expand measures limiting…

Amnesty International Calls for Abolition of US Immigration Agency, Citing Human Rights Concerns ————————————————- Amnesty International has called for the dissolution of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, accusing it of widespread human rights violations during immigration enforcement…

Vienna Seminar Calls for European Citizenship Alliance Against Hate and Racism ——————————– A seminar in Vienna has called for stronger European cooperation to combat Islamophobia, racism and hate speech, including the creation of a broad “citizenship alliance” based on human…

Free Muslim Organization Calls for Stronger Democracy, Culture of Nonviolence ——————————————— The Global Organization for Nonviolence “Free Muslim” has called on governments and political authorities to uphold justice, equality, public participation, and respect for human rights, emphasizing that genuine democracy…

UN expert: Gaza is world’s most dangerous place for journalists, with more than 200 Palestinian journalists killed —————————————— A United Nations expert on freedom of expression has warned that the Gaza Strip has become the most dangerous environment in the…

Human Rights Watch: Israel Used White Phosphorus 23 Times in Lebanon Between March, May ———————————————— Human Rights Watch said it documented 23 instances of the Israeli military’s use of white phosphorus munitions in Lebanon between March and May, warning of…

Human Rights Watch Urges Pakistan to Halt Deportation of Afghan Medical Students ———————————– Human Rights Watch has called on Pakistan to reverse a decision to send Afghan medical and dental students back to Afghanistan, warning that the move could prevent…

CAIR Calls for Investigation After Alleged Anti-Muslim Harassment of Children Outside New York Mosque —————————————- The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) has condemned the alleged harassment of Muslim minors outside a mosque in Albany, following…

World Uyghur Congress Calls for International Action Over Alleged Assimilation Policies in China ————————————— The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has called for stronger international action over what it describes as an ongoing campaign to assimilate Uyghurs and other Turkic communities…

Human Rights Watch Warns of Growing Restrictions on Civil Society in Tunisia ——————————————- Human Rights Watch has warned in a new report of increasing government pressure on civil society organizations and human rights defenders in Tunisia, citing arrests, prosecutions, financial…