The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

The new law grants immunity to fighters involved in the 30 years of sectarian violence in Northern Ireland.

Shops that serve unveiled women could be shut under draft law UN human rights body says suppresses women into ‘total submission’

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…

The mining of minerals critical to electric vehicle batteries and other green technologies in Congo has led to human rights abuses, including forced evictions and physical assault

On Sept. 13, 1993, the world watched as Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization Chairman Yasser Arafat shook hands on the White House lawn. It was a stunning moment. The famous handshake between adversaries marked the beginning of what became known as the Oslo Accords, a framework…