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Russian rights group warns of jailed activist's declining health, urging immediate medical attention amidst international scrutiny.

Annelle Sheline says ‘I no longer wanted to be affiliated with this administration,’ claiming Biden is flouting US law over Israel

Francesca Albanese had said there were clear indications Israel violated three acts in the UN Genocide Convention.

While Biden administration has faced internal dissent over policy, only a handful of employees have resigned.

Kingdom chosen to chair Commission on Status of Women after unopposed bid, to dismay of human rights groups

"Trying to advocate for human rights just became impossible," Annelle Sheline says

UN expert accusing Israel of genocide faces threats, sparking controversy and safety concerns. International community monitors closely.

High-profile human rights trial in Argentina convicts 11 officials of crimes against humanity, including sexual violence against transgender women. Verdict...

Ongoing assessments by US State Department on Israel's conduct during recent conflict with Palestinians and commitment to upholding human rights and promot...

For the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing advocated the idea of "One World, One Dream." However, the dream of the Chinese government is not the dream of everyone. In a vast social system long known for its tight control over its population, it's difficult for controllers and the controlled to share…

Campaigners say activities leading to severe environmental harm usually also violate human rights