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Botswana eases anti-LGBTQ laws as repression grows elsewhere in Africa

Botswana has formally repealed sections of its penal code criminalising same-sex relations, in a rare advance for LGBTQ rights in Africa. But several governments elsewhere on the continent are introducing harsher penalties for same-sex relationships.

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Council of Europe reinterprets migrant rights, Meloni champions 'Italian model'

Council of Europe member states have backed a declaration reinterpreting the European Convention on Human Rights, and Italy claims credit for the returns scheme agreed by Rome and Tirana.

Euronews

Quote of the Day by Angelina Jolie: ‘If you don't get out of the box you've been raised in, you won't understand how…’ Words of wisdom on growth and curiosity

Angelina Jolie is an Oscar-winning actress who also champions humanitarian causes. Her life shows how stepping outside one's comfort zone leads to a broader understanding of the world. Jolie's extensive travels and work with refugees have shaped her into a globally recognized figure. Her legacy combines artistic success with advocacy…

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Trump’s lack of focus on human rights in China is big departure for US diplomacy

Change reflects both transformation of US in Trump era and China’s increasing confidence on world stage

The Guardian - UK

UK joins European deal to send rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs

All 46 Council of Europe members sign agreement ‘deplored’ by human rights organisations

The Guardian - UK

Dozens of European nations sign off on new interpretation of rights convention in migration cases

Forty-six nations in Europe and beyond have approved new approaches for handling irregular migration

The Independent UK

Quote of the day by Martin Luther King Jr.: 'Love is the only force capable of...' What the American civil rights activist teaches us about love and friendship

Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful quote, "Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend," originated in his 1963 book "Strength to Love." This philosophy, rooted in nonviolence and empathy, was a practical strategy for social change, shaping the civil rights movement and continuing to inspire…

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EU's push to deport Afghan refugees brings the Taliban back to the table

The European Union is moving towards closer cooperation with Afghanistan's Taliban regime over the return of Afghan migrants, despite legal and human rights concerns about sending people back to the country.

Radio France Internationale

Why rights groups fear new ECHR declaration could weaken migrant protections

Political statement agreed by all 46 Council of Europe states could give them more leeway to carry out deportations

The Guardian - UK

Artists launch alternative Eurovision events to protest Israel’s inclusion

Palestinian songwriter Bashar Murad performed at an alternative concert in Brussels, joining a broader protest movement against Israel's participation in this week's Eurovision Song Contest. The protests are driven by widespread anger over Israel's military campaign in Gaza and other regions, with activists and human rights groups advocating for Israel's…

The Independent UK

UK and Europe plan human rights law changes to boost migrant deportation

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UK joins EU pledge to make it easier to deport migrants in bid to curb illegal crossings

Foreign ministers across Europe back narrower interpretation of human rights law

The Independent UK

UK ministers accused of weakening legal protections for torture victims

Council of Europe members plan to change interpretation of rights laws to make it easier to deport people

The Guardian - UK

ICE strapped down immigrants for 51-hour plane trip with drop-offs in six countries during record month for deportation flights, report finds

Hundreds of people were deported on 245 removal flights to 38 countries in April, report finds

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Latin Times

Cuba Hits Record 1,260 Political Prisoners as NGO Alleges Torture and Sexual Abuse

Cuba reached a new record of 1,260 political prisoners in April, according to a report released Thursday by the human rights organization Prisoners Defenders, which alleged a worsening pattern of torture, sexual assaults, death threats and denial of medical care inside the island's prison system.

Latin Times

U.S. Deportations to El Salvador Nearly Doubled in First Months of 2026 as Bukele Aligns With Trump

El Salvador received 5,033 deportees from the U.S. between January and March, compared with 2,547 during the same period last year

TechRadar

Surfshark joins forces with Amnesty International to train digital human rights defenders

Surfshark has announced a new partnership with Amnesty International to support its Digital Forensics Fellowship, a specialized program teaching human rights defenders to analyze mobile devices for spyware and malicious surveillance.

The Economic Times

China wouldn't let Marco Rubio in, so he did something nobody in US politics has ever done

Marco Rubio visited China with Donald Trump. Beijing altered the spelling of Rubio's name to bypass sanctions imposed in 2020. This linguistic change allowed his entry despite previous criticism of China's human rights record. The meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping focused on Taiwan. China warned of potential conflict over…

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UN pleads for Equatorial Guinea not to send US asylum seekers to their home countries: ‘Their life would be in danger’

Human rights experts make rare public appeal as US deportees describe being held in ‘prison-like’ conditions

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Iran’s repression: political prisoners such as Narges Mohammadi need freedom not bombs

Editorial: The critically ill Nobel peace laureate should be released. Iranians’ human rights are under attack from both the regime and the US-Israel war

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Why Top Microsoft Israel Executives Are Resigning

Microsoft rarely makes sudden leadership changes without a reason. That is why the company’s decision to place Microsoft Israel under the management of Microsoft France has triggered intense global attention. What initially looked like a routine corporate reshuffle quickly turned into something much bigger an internal ethics investigation, executive resignations,…

The Economic Times

SC likely to hear petitions challenging sections of India’s first privacy law this month

The petitioners are the Reporters' Collective, the Editors Guild of India, the National Campaign for People's Right to Information, Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan, human rights and transparency activist Venkatesh Nayak and journalist Geeta Seshu. Among other aspects, they have questioned provisions which amend the Right to Information (RTI) Act and…

The Guardian - UK

European ministers to discuss sending rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs

Exclusive: Council of Europe to meet in Moldova on Friday, with human rights body expected to stress countries’ right to control borders Europe live – latest updates

The Guardian - UK

More than 110 Nobel laureates call on Iran to release gravely ill activist Narges Mohammadi

As human rights advocate is treated in Tehran hospital after transfer from Zanjan prison, prize winners demand her freedom

Radio France Internationale

Sudan civil war enters 'deadlier' phase due to use of drones, says UN

At least 880 civilians were killed in drone strikes in Sudan between January and April this year, according to the United Nations human rights office, which warns that the increased use of drones risks intensifying violence in the ongoing conflict.

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