Senior UN leaders show support for Afghan women
31/1/2023: A UN delegation has visited Afghanistan in response to a series of Taliban decrees that have stripped women of the means to actively participate in society. The country is reliant on international aid which in turn is reliant on respect for human rights.
Source: Inter Press Service
Amnesty calls for global action on Myanmar coup
30/1/2023: Amnesty International is calling for increased global action and solidarity ahead of the anniversary of the 2021 coup in Myanmar. The military’s onslaught against anyone perceived to be opposed to its rule has caused widespread human rights violations.
Source: Amnesty International
ICC authorizes resumed Philippines investigation
27/1/2023: Judges at the International Criminal Court have authorized the resumption of its investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in the Philippines. The ICC’s action is an important step toward accountability for the “drug war” killings during former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration.
Source: Human Rights Watch
Is the EU losing the fight for human rights in Asia?
24/1/2023: The European Union is a key investor and trading partner of most states in the Southeast Asia region. But many of these countries have poor reputations for human rights and the EU's habit of criticizing governments over human rights doesn't go down too well.
Source: DW
A new model for global leadership on human rights
12/1/2023: The litany of human rights crises that unfolded in 2022 has opened new opportunities for human rights leadership, according to the Human Rights Watch World Report 2023. Protecting and strengthening the global human rights system demands renewed commitments by all governments that transcend current political alliances.
Source: Human Rights Watch
Tanzania ends ban on political rallies
9/1/2023: Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ended a six-year ban on politicians holding political rallies outside of election periods. Hassan continues to respond to human rights concerns associated with her predecessor, the late John Magufuli.
Source: Human Rights Watch
UN condemns Taliban decision to bar women from universities
21/12/2022: The UN family and the entire humanitarian community in Afghanistan has condemned the Taliban’s decision to close universities to women. The Taliban has already barred girls from secondary school and excluded women from most of the workforce.
Source: UN News
Historic UN censure of Myanmar Junta
21/12/2022: The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution denouncing the Myanmar military’s rights violations since the February 2021 coup. The landmark resolution is the first on Myanmar in the UN's history.
Source: Human Rights Watch
Inspiring stories for Human Rights Day 2022
8/12/2022: Women protesting for their freedoms in Iran and Afghanistan have shown the heart of resistance in a challenging and uncertain year. Other inspiring human rights stories from 2022 offer a reminder of the power of people and perseverance.
Source: Human Rights Watch
Horrifying execution of young protester in Iran
8/12/2022: The Iranian authorities have executed a young protester, Mohsen Shekari, on a charge of “enmity against God” in connection with blocking a street in Tehran. Amnesty International has identified at least 18 others at risk of execution in connection with the protests.
Source: Amnesty International