On Monday, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk presented preliminary findings from the Fact-Finding Mission into the armed conflict’s impact on civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Commission of Inquiry has released a report documenting the destruction of Gaza’s civilian infrastructure by Israeli forces.
A coalition of human rights organizations has issued a public letter to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights ahead of their scheduled visit to Sri Lanka from June…
Most African governments are not meeting global and regional targets for education funding, according to Human Rights Watch.
As international negotiators convene in Bonn for the mid-year United Nations climate talks, a significant opportunity arises to prioritize the phaseout of fossil fuels in global climate action.
Hungary has announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a decision that has sparked criticism from various quarters, including Human Rights Watch.
Afghans, particularly women and girls, are enduring a severe humanitarian and human rights crisis, as highlighted in the latest report presented at the 59th Session of the UN Human Rights…
This week, Finland is expected to vote on its final decision regarding the withdrawal from the international agreement that bans antipersonnel mines.
On International Domestic Workers Day, several human rights organizations have addressed a letter to Eng.
Dawood, a 19-year-old Rohingya refugee, recounts his harrowing journey from Myanmar to Bangladesh.
A High Court in Zimbabwe has declared certain provisions of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, known as the “Patriotic Act,” unconstitutional.
Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, has accused President Joe Biden of using federal law enforcement to unfairly target Catholic communities.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is encouraged by Human Rights Watch to prioritize human rights and accountability during Denmark’s upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union.
G7 leaders are being urged to take decisive actions against Israeli activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory at their upcoming summit, according to Human Rights Watch.
Last week marked three months since the arrest of Olivier Monodji, editor of Le Pays and a correspondent for Radio France Internationale, and Mahamat Saleh Alhissein, a reporter with state…
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has agreed to develop binding global standards for decent work in the gig economy.
Japan has taken steps to protect athletes from abuse, four years after hosting the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The United Nations special rapporteur on Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has reiterated his call for the establishment of a comprehensive mechanism to advance accountability in Afghanistan.
This year marks significant anniversaries in the relationship between the European Union and China.
Legislative and local elections in Burundi on June 5, 2025, were conducted under restricted conditions that limited free speech and political engagement, according to Human Rights Watch.
In March 2025, Muhammad Arshad, a Pakistani migrant worker in Saudi Arabia, died while working on the construction of Al Khobar’s Aramco Stadium.
Congressmen Brett Guthrie and Morgan Griffith have announced a hearing titled “Short-Circuiting Progress: How the Clean Air Act Impacts Building Necessary Infrastructure and Onshoring American Innovation.”
Congressman Brett Guthrie and Congressman Morgan Griffith announced a hearing to discuss the impact of the Clean Air Act on infrastructure development and American innovation.
Congressmen Brett Guthrie and Buddy Carter have announced a hearing titled “Made in America: Strengthening Domestic Manufacturing and the Health Care Supply Chain.”
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie and Congressman Bob Latta announced a hearing titled “The Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Energy Budget.”
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