The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

Seventy-five years ago on Sunday, the U.N. General Assembly approved the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at a meeting in Paris

Rights groups say that Beijing’s crackdown on dissent is becoming increasingly harsh, both within China and beyond

Mohammadi to go on hunger strike ‘in solidarity’ with Iran’s Baha’i religious minority as her prize is awarded in Oslo.

Six-member illicit liquor racket, including actor & music director, busted in Thrissur. Excise team seized 1,070 litres of liquor & equipment. Gang allegedly sourced spirit from Bengaluru & distributed liquor with tagline "one litre for price of half litre". Anoop Kumar used to escape in disguise of human rights activist.

Human rights groups condemn Washington’s move as being ‘against humanity’

On December 10, 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the hope of creating a better world after the horrors of World War II. Coming three years after the Allied victory over the Nazis, it was the first time that countries had agreed to protect…

Kolkata-based initiative KYN is holding a series of events to promote communal harmony and celebrate India's diversity. Events include 'Diversity Utsav', 'Port Walk', 'Beyond Park Street Walk', 'Science Heritage Walk' and a study tour to Murshidabad. Aim is to educate young about India's diversity and spread message that human rights…

Protesters at the United Nations’ COP28 climate summit have demonstrated for imprisoned human rights activists in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, the past and current host of the negotiations

Ministers are said to have been told of a significant risk of planes being blocked by the European Court of Human Rights

While the ICC offers an alternative to Israeli courts, no arrest warrants have been issued against Israeli officials.

US uses emergency declaration to provide $106.5m worth of rounds for immediate delivery to Israel, Pentagon says