Latest human rights News

UN experts condemn adoption of Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence: Georgia
Türk deeply regrets adoption of ‘foreign influence’ law in Georgia
Solitary confinement of prominent scholar with disability amounts to full-fledged rights violations, says UN committee: Saudi Arabia
Commission to lead historic anti-racism study into universities
Respect at uni: Study into antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism and the experience of First Nations people
Concern at plight of civilians and intensified Russian attacks: Ukraine
UN experts: Repression of peaceful international solidarity demonstrations is against human rights
Retaliations against human rights defenders over business complex ‘deplorable’, say UN experts: Nepal
Joint statement of Christopher Luxon and Emmanuel Macron: Launch of the Christchurch Call Foundation
UN experts alarmed by death sentence imposed on peaceful activist, demand moratorium on death penalty: Iran
UN experts call for meaningful consultations on Ecuador’s mining projects
Attacks On Healthcare In War Must Not Become New Norm
European Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence welcome but falls short of full potential, says UN expert
Why do people hate people?
Experts of the Committee on the Rights of the Child Praise Panama’s Child Protection Laws, Ask about Measures to Prevent Online Grooming…
Comment by UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Gaza crossings
UN experts on arbitrary detention to visit Canada
Threats against the ICC promote a culture of impunity, say UN experts: Israel/Gaza
UN Experts on Racial Justice in Law Enforcement Warn of Racial Profiling Risk: Italy
UN experts on people of African descent to visit Colombia
High Court dismisses key challenge to indefinite immigration detention. What does it mean?
Wearable devices can now harvest our brain data. Australia needs urgent privacy reforms
UN expert urges more steps to promote inclusive governance, human rights and accountability: Somalia
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ACFID statement on United Nations General assembly vote on Friday 10th May: Granting United Nations Member status to Palestine
Age Discrimination Commissioner calls for a Convention on the Rights of Older Persons
The government wanted to avoid an inquiry into its deportation bill. Given the findings, it’s easy to see why
60% student discount announced for landmark national human rights event
2-for-1 tickets arrive right on time for all-star Vivid Sydney human rights show
Queensland Government Deaf to People of Faith
UN expert returns to Somalia on official visit
UN Human Rights Chief troubled by increasing crackdown on journalists: Russia
Coalition demands amendments to government’s deportation bill, as crucial High Court judgement set for Friday
Impunity for attacks on medical facilities and health workers must end, says UN expert
Women and girls bear the brunt of crisis ravaging Haiti, say UN experts
Apple’s 2024 Pride Collection shines light on LGBTQ+ communities
UN experts: Onslaught of violence against women and children in Gaza unacceptable
Maternal health: Nearly one in five children born in 2024 will enter the world without medical care, putting them and mothers at risk
City of Greater Bendigo recognised for social justice and gender equity work
NZ Police Acknowledge Race Unity Speech Awards Winner
OECD updates AI Principles to stay abreast of rapid technological developments
The human rights record of the Dominican Republic to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Viet Nam’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Cambodia’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
UN experts group to review 586 cases from 30 countries: Enforced disappearance
UN rights expert to assess impact of unilateral sanctions: China
Dr Juliet Lucy appointed as new Presidential Member of the ACAT
SUPPORT FOR THE GAZA SOLIDARITY ENCAMPMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY