The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

Biden to meet Xi Jinping at G20 in first face-to-face talks as president

Taiwan, human rights, and North Korea expected to be discussed as Biden seeks to ‘build a floor’ for US-China relationship

The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2022

Egypt launched a comprehensive national human rights strategy, Sisi tells Biden

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi told U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday that Egypt has launched a national strategy for human rights and is keen to develop in that regard.

Reuters · Nov 11, 2022

‘There’s so many having major moral thoughts’: England fans conflicted over Qatar World Cup

Concern over host country’s human rights record and stance on gay rights finds some boycotting tournament, while others plan to attend but ‘speak their mind’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2022

UN: Taliban Has Plunged Afghanistan into 'Dire' Conditions

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution Thursday accusing the Taliban of violating the human rights of Afghan women and girls, failing to establish a representative government, and plunging the country into “dire economic, humanitarian and social conditions.” The resolution also pointed to persistent violence in the country since the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 11, 2022

Rapper who protested over death of Mahsa Amini faces execution in Iran

UN calls for international action as regime announces public trials for protesters and Iranian lawmakers seek harsh punishment

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2022

Dubbed torture, ID policies leave transgender people sterile

Across the world, scores of countries still require transgender people to submit to sterilizing surgeries before their genders are legally recognized

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022

UN: Taliban has plunged Afghanistan into 'dire' conditions

The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a resolution accusing the Taliban of violating the human rights of Afghan women and girls

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022

Gareth Southgate accepts Qatar issues likely to remain World Cup talking point

World Cup hosts Qatar has faced growing criticism over its human rights record

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022

Biden seeks to build 'floor' for China relations in Xi meeting

U.S. President Joe Biden hopes to limit deterioration of ties with China when he meets its leader Xi Jinping next week, but will be honest about U.S. concerns, including over Taiwan and human rights, a senior administration official said on Thursday.

Reuters · Nov 10, 2022

COP27: how young climate activists are changing international human rights law

World leaders and climate scientists aren’t the only ones who have gathered in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, for the latest UN climate summit, COP27. Children and young people are also a big part of the conference.

The Conversation · Nov 10, 2022