The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

Belarusian journalist falls dangerously ill in prison, relatives say, urging for him to be released

An imprisoned Belarusian journalist's relatives say he has fallen seriously ill

The Independent UK · May 22

Virgin's silence is consent: Taliban faces backlash for 'legitimising' new child marriage laws in Afghanistan

The recent divorce law introduced in Afghanistan has sparked outrage, particularly for its endorsement of child marriages and limitations on women's rights to divorce. Critics label this as a glaring violation of human rights, viewing it as a step backward for freedom and self-determination.

The Times of India · May 22

New bathroom guidance for trans people ‘the kind of policy you’d see in Trump’s America’, campaigners say

The Trans+ Solidarity Alliance claimed the guidance will be a ‘Section 28 moment for this Labour government, defining their legacy on LGBTQ+ rights’ and arguing that it is ‘worryingly similar to a US bathroom ban’

The Independent UK · May 22

FED:NDIS whistleblower protections 'worst' in Australia

Human rights lawyers are urging the federal government to create a law protecting whistleblowers in a bid to ensure integrity in the multi-billion dollar NDIS.

AAP · May 21

Norwegian court blocks extradition to Greece of migrant rights activist

Case hailed as human rights victory as Tromsø court says Tommy Olsen’s actions are lawful and protected under international treaties

The Guardian - UK · May 20

FED:Laws stopping NDIS wrongdoing from being called out

Human rights lawyers are urging the federal government to create a law protecting whistleblowers, in a bid to ensure integrity in the multi-billion dollar NDIS.

AAP · May 20

NDIS whistleblower protections 'worst' in Australia

Human rights lawyers are urging the federal government to create a law protecting whistleblowers in a bid to ensure integrity in the multi-billion dollar NDIS.

AAP · May 20

Nobel laureates and human rights abuses

Brief letters: Abiy Ahmed | AI job losses | Deer ruminations | Harry Belafonte | Stephen Yaxley‑Lennon

The Guardian - UK · May 20

UK strikes £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

Keir Starmer describes the agreement, worth double original estimates, as a ‘huge win’ for British businesses

The Guardian - UK · May 20

George Soros group pledges $300m to US economic security and civil liberties

Billionaire philanthropist’s Open Society Foundations has worked to advance justice and human rights around world

The Guardian - US · May 20