Russia’s energy grid attacks, torture in Ukraine, could be crimes against humanity: UN rights probe
According to the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, set up one year ago at the…
Governments must do more to protect human rights defenders: Expert
In a report to the Human Rights Council, Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor, said that “States can and should…
‘Society raises barriers’ to people with disabilities says activist in Costa Rica
“I am the daughter of a housewife and a car painter” is how Nicaraguan activist…
Rghts experts ‘deeply disturbed’ by Russian Wagner Group recruitment of prisoners
In a statement, the dozen experts said representatives from the Russian-owned mercenary outfit had been…
USA: Sanctions against individuals abroad violates due process rights
UN Special Rapporteur Alena Douhan said the practice raises concerns about rights violations, including the…
Compromise is crucial in search for peace for sake of all Syrians, urges UN negotiator
In an appeal for greater urgency to resolve the grinding war which erupted 12 years…
New UK asylum bill would be in ‘clear breach’ of international law: UNHCR
If adopted, the new bill would deny the right to seek refugee protection to people…
Ground-breaking exhibit on slavery gives new generation ‘hope for humanity’
With myriad objects casting a new light on some of the darkest pages of history,…
Crimes against humanity likely committed in Nicaragua, says independent rights probe
Unveiling their first report to be delivered to the Human Rights Council on Friday, the Group of…
Iraq: Repatriations from notorious Syria camp ‘an example for the world’
The UN chief was speaking to journalists following a visit to the Jeddah Rehabilitation Centre…