The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed an FIR against human rights activist and former IAS officer Harsh Mander for alleged FCRA violations, Newslaundry learned today. 

El Salvador's Nayib Bukele has won plaudits both at home and abroad for his indiscriminate security crackdown that has seen more than 1% of the country's population put in prison.

Texas, a state under attack for its policy on women, immigrants and LGBTQ+ people, could be announced as the host of the World Cup final

Saudi Arabia's use of sport to improve its image and distract from human rights abuses is explored, with athletes and countries complicit in the process. From buying foreign teams to inking multi-billion-dollar athlete contracts, Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in sport in a bid to change the global narrative around…

El Salvador's gang-busting President Nayib Bukele has proudly embraced the monicker of "dictator" and breezily shrugs off criticism of human rights transgressions.

The Human Rights Watch report reveals that major automakers, including Tesla and Volkswagen, may be unknowingly using forced labor in their China supply ch...

Human rights groups had urged Thai government not to deport Russian-Belarusian band, who are now in Israel

Bodies of Palestinian detainees who were handcuffed, blindfolded discovered in plastic bags near northern Gaza school.

Automakers including Tesla, General Motors, Volkswagen and Toyota are failing to ensure they are not using forced labor as part of their China supply chains, a report by Human Rights Watch says.

Findings suggest Jordan is relying on cyberweapon to quash dissent and its use is ‘staggeringly widespread’

Human rights advocates warned against sending Bi-2 to Russia where they could be persecuted for opposing Ukraine war.