The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

Israel's Supreme Court has opened the first case examining the legality of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial judicial overhaul, lurching towards a showdown with the nation’s far-right government. The latter has split Israel in two ever since it announced plans to reform the country’s judicial system, which would see the…

Stating that police disclosures should not result in “media trial”, the Supreme Court on Wednesday gave a three-month deadline to the union home ministry to prepare guidelines on media briefings by police personnel. The top court directed the director generals of police of all states to submit suggestions for the…

Suspension of the strike comes before the crown prince’s visit to the US, and as Bahrain vows to improve conditions.

Discriminating against guide dog users is a human rights violation.

Nicaragua has increased human rights violations and persecution of the opposition as it ratchets up its efforts to stifle dissent, a United Nations group of experts monitoring the country says

Verdict in 93-yr-old human rights activist A. Vasu's case to be pronounced Wed. He refused to produce witnesses/evidence, claiming innocence. Alleged crime was protesting extra-judicial police killings of 8 Maoists. He raised slogans in court, ready to accept punishment.

Canadian prime minister’s time at G20 summit in New Delhi highlights growing tensions between India and Canada.

Penny Wong to announce the Albanese government’s new sanctions against those linked to the oppression of women and girls

SHRC seeks report from Dir. of Collegiate Education on pre-marital counselling for college students. Petition filed by Varughese Mathew, president of Kerala Unaided College Principals’ Council. SHRC notes need for pre-marital counselling due to fragility of marital relationships & human rights violations. Petitioner points out need for education on marital…