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LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 hours ago

Belarus' parliament outlaws LGBTQ+ "propaganda" - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ propaganda, following Russia's example, with severe penalties for violations.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 hours ago

Belarus' parliament outlaws LGBTQ+ "propaganda" - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus has enacted a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ propaganda, following Russia's example, with severe penalties for violations.
#war-crimes
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago
World politics

Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure?

Attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure by US officials may constitute serious war crimes under international law.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Eight police officers for 3,000 cases: The challenge of investigating war crimes in Ukraine

Investigations into war crimes in Ukraine are severely hindered by a lack of resources and personnel, with only a fraction reaching court.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Is the US committing war crimes by targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure?

Attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure by US officials may constitute serious war crimes under international law.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Eight police officers for 3,000 cases: The challenge of investigating war crimes in Ukraine

Investigations into war crimes in Ukraine are severely hindered by a lack of resources and personnel, with only a fraction reaching court.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Over 100 US legal experts condemn strikes on Iran as possible war crimes'

The letter condemned the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran as a violation of the United Nations Charter and potentially amounting to war crimes, emphasizing that force against another state is only permitted in self-defense or with UN Security Council authorization.
NYC parents
#iran
World news
fromThe New Yorker
8 hours ago

Searching for Iran's Disappeared Prisoners

Families are conducting forensics to locate detained loved ones at risk of abuse or execution amid ongoing conflict in Iran.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Everyone is thinking about oil prices': is Iran using the war to hide a surge in executions?

Peyvand Naimi faces severe torture and potential execution amid rising executions in Iran following protests, with no formal charges against him.
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

My heart burns with pain': Iranian mother tells UN of Minab school attack

A grieving mother recounted the tragic loss of her children killed by US missiles during an attack on a school in Iran.
World news
fromThe New Yorker
8 hours ago

Searching for Iran's Disappeared Prisoners

Families are conducting forensics to locate detained loved ones at risk of abuse or execution amid ongoing conflict in Iran.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Everyone is thinking about oil prices': is Iran using the war to hide a surge in executions?

Peyvand Naimi faces severe torture and potential execution amid rising executions in Iran following protests, with no formal charges against him.
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

My heart burns with pain': Iranian mother tells UN of Minab school attack

A grieving mother recounted the tragic loss of her children killed by US missiles during an attack on a school in Iran.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

Germany: Easter peace marches planned in shadow of war

Thousands will participate in Germany's Easter peace marches addressing military service, global conflicts, and human rights from April 2 to 6.
#immigration
fromwww.npr.org
14 hours ago
US news

ICE detention deaths are on a record pace. One Texas facility bears the brunt

Camp East Montana is the largest immigrant detention center in the U.S. and has raised serious concerns over detainee deaths and living conditions.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
US politics

ICE choked teen & called him gay for crying, out Rep. Robert Garcia hears in emotional testimony - LGBTQ Nation

U.S. citizens, including children, face increasing violence and abuse from immigration enforcement agents under the Trump administration's policies.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

ICE choked teen & called him gay for crying, out Rep. Robert Garcia hears in emotional testimony - LGBTQ Nation

U.S. citizens, including children, face increasing violence and abuse from immigration enforcement agents under the Trump administration's policies.
#ice
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Democrats pay visit to ICE detention facility where abuse claims rife

California lawmakers conducted an oversight visit at ICE's Otay Mesa detention center to address allegations of poor conditions and overcrowding.
#israel
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
23 hours ago

Israel's Palestinian-Only Death Penalty Law Draws on Britain's Colonial Playbook

Israel's new death penalty law for Palestinians reflects a historical continuity of colonial practices inherited from British rule.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

UN experts urge investigation into Israel's killing of Lebanese journalists

UN experts demand investigation into Israel's killing of journalists, citing impunity for previous attacks on press freedom.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Eight countries condemn Israel's one-sided death penalty for Palestinians

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemned Israel's discriminatory practices and a new death penalty law targeting Palestinians, citing concerns over apartheid and prisoner treatment.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Israel's death penalty law marks a new phase in its dehumanisation of Palestinians | Yuli Novak

Israel's new law allows death sentences for Palestinians, deepening systemic oppression and violence against them.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
23 hours ago

Israel's Palestinian-Only Death Penalty Law Draws on Britain's Colonial Playbook

Israel's new death penalty law for Palestinians reflects a historical continuity of colonial practices inherited from British rule.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

UN experts urge investigation into Israel's killing of Lebanese journalists

UN experts demand investigation into Israel's killing of journalists, citing impunity for previous attacks on press freedom.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Eight countries condemn Israel's one-sided death penalty for Palestinians

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemned Israel's discriminatory practices and a new death penalty law targeting Palestinians, citing concerns over apartheid and prisoner treatment.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Israel's death penalty law marks a new phase in its dehumanisation of Palestinians | Yuli Novak

Israel's new law allows death sentences for Palestinians, deepening systemic oppression and violence against them.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Jewish diaspora leaders urge Israeli president to stop West Bank settler violence

Jewish leaders urge Israeli president to stop extremist violence against Palestinians in the West Bank.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Burkina Faso: Army behind most civilian deaths report

Burkina Faso's security forces are responsible for more civilian deaths than militant groups, with the Fulani ethnic group being particularly targeted.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Uganda receives first US deportation flight under third-country agreement

The US is deporting migrants to Uganda as part of a strategy to expel individuals to countries without ties.
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Death of refugee left in parking lot by Border Patrol ruled a homicide

Shah Alam was 'a blind man who could not speak English and left outside a closed Tim Hortons coffee shop completely defenseless against the bitter cold February night by Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security,' New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said. 'Every individual involved in the death of Mr. Shah Alam must be held fully accountable.'
US news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Award-winning Iranian human rights lawyer arrested in Tehran, says her daughter

Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent Iranian human rights lawyer, has been arrested amid a crackdown on civil society during the ongoing war with Israel and the US.
#solitary-confinement
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

My year in solitary confinement has not broken me. My peaceful fight for Baloch rights in Pakistan goes on | Mahrang Baloch

Solitary confinement leads to severe isolation and mental strain, compounded by the targeting of family members due to political activism.
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

My year in solitary confinement has not broken me. My peaceful fight for Baloch rights in Pakistan goes on | Mahrang Baloch

Solitary confinement leads to severe isolation and mental strain, compounded by the targeting of family members due to political activism.
#lgbtq
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Ecuador claims 28% drop in homicides amid concerns over anti-crime campaign

Ecuador's President Noboa collaborates with the US to combat organized crime, resulting in a 28% decrease in homicides and thousands of arrests.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

New report denounces abuses and cruelty at ICE family detention center in Dilley

Detention of migrant families in Dilley, Texas, reveals systemic abuses, inadequate care, and prolonged emotional distress for children.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Palestinians in West Bank protest, strike against Israeli death penalty law

Palestinian protests erupted against a new Israeli law imposing the death penalty for deadly attacks, leading to widespread strikes and condemnation from human rights officials.
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

HRF's Bitcoin Development Fund Supports 26 Projects

The funding round targets open-source developers, researchers, and educational initiatives working across Bitcoin's ecosystem, with an emphasis on tools that strengthen financial privacy and censorship resistance.
Cryptocurrency
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Family of man killed in 2020 arrest to sue French state

The family of Cedric Chouviat seeks to hold the French state liable for his death during a police arrest in 2020.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Human tragedy': Leqaa Kordia on how ICE jail echoes life in occupied Palestine

Leqaa Kordia connects her experiences in US immigration detention to the plight of Palestinians under Israeli occupation.
#transgender-rights
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Stephen Lewis, Canadian politician and social activist, dies aged 88

Stephen Lewis, a prominent Canadian diplomat and advocate for human rights, has passed away at 88 after a battle with cancer.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Why UN slavery resolution won't be enough

The United Nations resolution categorically states that slavery is the gravest crime against humanity, emphasizing the need for global acknowledgment and action.
Social justice
#death-penalty
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Guardian view on Israel's death penalty: capital punishment is always wrong. This new law is doubly so | Editorial

The new Israeli law mandates the death penalty for Palestinians, reinforcing discriminatory practices and potentially constituting a war crime.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Israel poised to pass controversial death penalty bill

Israel's parliamentary committee approved a bill to re-establish the death penalty for terrorists, particularly targeting Palestinians convicted in military and criminal courts.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Guardian view on Israel's death penalty: capital punishment is always wrong. This new law is doubly so | Editorial

The new Israeli law mandates the death penalty for Palestinians, reinforcing discriminatory practices and potentially constituting a war crime.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Israel poised to pass controversial death penalty bill

Israel's parliamentary committee approved a bill to re-establish the death penalty for terrorists, particularly targeting Palestinians convicted in military and criminal courts.
#senegal
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Senegal doubles penalties for being gay in draconian new law - LGBTQ Nation

Senegal has enacted a law doubling penalties for homosexuality, reflecting a broader trend of increasing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Africa.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Senegal enacts law doubling jail time for same-sex relations

Senegal's new legislation imposes harsher penalties for same-sex relations, raising prison terms and fines despite concerns from human rights groups.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Senegal doubles penalties for being gay in draconian new law - LGBTQ Nation

Senegal has enacted a law doubling penalties for homosexuality, reflecting a broader trend of increasing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Africa.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Senegal enacts law doubling jail time for same-sex relations

Senegal's new legislation imposes harsher penalties for same-sex relations, raising prison terms and fines despite concerns from human rights groups.
NYC parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

A Gaza mother waits in agony: Did Israel kill her daughter, or arrest her?

Thousands remain missing in Gaza, with families facing unverified deaths and detentions amid ongoing conflict.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Sudan war being fought on women's bodies': Survivors detail sexual assault

Sexual violence is a pervasive and defining feature of the conflict in Sudan, primarily affecting women and girls.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

DACA recipient returns to U.S. after judge finds she was unlawfully deported

A federal judge allowed a Mexican woman to return to the U.S. after her unlawful deportation despite her DACA enrollment.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
3 days ago

Five ways in which Sweden's government is eroding the rule of law

Sweden is identified as a country experiencing a decline in democratic standards due to legislative abuse and restrictions on civic space.
SF parents
fromHigh Country News
3 days ago

A DNA archive critical to identifying missing migrants has itself gone missing - High Country News

Colibrí Center's missing-persons database has become inaccessible, leaving families without hope for identifying missing migrants.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US-based dissident artist put on trial in China over satirical Mao sculptures, says rights group

Gao Zhen faces trial for defaming national heroes, with potential three-year prison sentence amid concerns over artistic freedom in China.
#financial-conflict-of-interest
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Former SF human rights commissioner, nonprofit executive director arrested, DA Jenkins says

Sheryl Davis and James Spingola face multiple charges for financial conflicts of interest related to city contracts exceeding $8.5 million.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Former SF human rights commissioner, nonprofit executive director arrested, DA Jenkins says

Sheryl Davis and James Spingola face multiple charges for financial conflicts of interest related to city contracts exceeding $8.5 million.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Former SF human rights commissioner, nonprofit executive director arrested, DA Jenkins says

Sheryl Davis and James Spingola face multiple charges for financial conflicts of interest related to city contracts exceeding $8.5 million.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Former SF human rights commissioner, nonprofit executive director arrested, DA Jenkins says

Sheryl Davis and James Spingola face multiple charges for financial conflicts of interest related to city contracts exceeding $8.5 million.
#haiti
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

New death toll of 70 from gang attack in Haiti far more than first estimate

At least 70 people were killed in a gang attack in Haiti's Artibonite region, highlighting severe security issues and a lack of government response.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

New death toll of 70 from gang attack in Haiti far more than first estimate

At least 70 people were killed in a gang attack in Haiti's Artibonite region, highlighting severe security issues and a lack of government response.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

World Cup risks 'stage for repression' - Amnesty

The 2026 World Cup may become a platform for repression and authoritarian practices, posing significant risks to attendees and local communities.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Human rights tribunal approves $8.5B child welfare deal for Ontario First Nations | CBC News

A landmark First Nations child welfare deal has been approved, partially resolving a long-standing discrimination case against the federal government.
#fifa-world-cup
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

FIFA World Cup will be held amid human rights crisis' in the US: Amnesty

The FIFA World Cup poses significant risks to fans and local communities amid a human rights crisis in host countries.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Amnesty International flags World Cup human rights risks

The 2026 FIFA World Cup poses significant human rights risks for various stakeholders, particularly in the United States.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

FIFA World Cup will be held amid human rights crisis' in the US: Amnesty

The FIFA World Cup poses significant risks to fans and local communities amid a human rights crisis in host countries.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Amnesty International flags World Cup human rights risks

The 2026 FIFA World Cup poses significant human rights risks for various stakeholders, particularly in the United States.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Over 33,000 people arrested in Bukele's crackdown were not listed as gang members

Official data reveals a significant discrepancy: while intelligence reports identified 58,270 gang members and collaborators at large, authorities have arrested 91,628 people, meaning over 33,000 were not previously listed as gang members.
World news
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a severe human rights violation, often misunderstood, with survivors criminalized instead of protected and rooted in societal norms.
#syria
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues

Germany's reception of Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has sparked controversy due to his past human rights violations and ties to extremist groups.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues

Germany hosted Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa despite his controversial past and accusations of human rights violations.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues

Germany's reception of Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has sparked controversy due to his past human rights violations and ties to extremist groups.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues

Germany hosted Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa despite his controversial past and accusations of human rights violations.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Amnesty International warns Fifa World Cup risks becoming stage for repression'

The World Cup in North America risks becoming a stage for repression, according to Amnesty International's report urging urgent action for human rights protection.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Capital punishment: Which countries use the death penalty?

Israel's proposed capital punishment law for Palestinians faces controversy amid a global trend toward abolishing the death penalty.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Amnesty flags FIFA World Cup human rights risks

The report describes the situation as a 'human rights emergency' and points to what it calls a 'recognizable pattern of authoritarian practices' in the country.
World news
NYC LGBT
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Protesters Stage Unsettling Demonstration in Front of Palantir's Office

Protestors rallied against Palantir for its role in military operations and immigration enforcement, staging a die-in to highlight human rights concerns.
fromTruthout
5 days ago

"Price Tag" Attacks Part of Effort to Expand Israeli Settlements in West Bank

Price tag attacks have been a feature of the Israeli settler movement since Israel's 2005 disengagement from the West Bank and Gaza Strip, targeting Palestinians in retaliation for violence.
World news
Miami food
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Officials at Florida's Alligator Alcatraz' must give attorneys access to clients, judge rules

Florida's immigration jail must improve attorney access to detained clients, allowing unmonitored calls and unannounced visits.
Apple
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Apple's most important contribution over the past 50 years isn't what you expect

Apple's most significant contribution is its policy asserting privacy as a fundamental human right, emphasizing product design with privacy in mind.
#ai
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Why we should 'fight like hell' against Big AI | CBC Radio

AI companies are creating a new form of empire that consolidates power and impacts democracy, human rights, and the environment.
fromPrivacy International
1 week ago
EU data protection

PI seeks to inform inquiry of UK Joint Committee on Human Rights on human rights and AI

AI technologies in the UK pose risks to human rights that need urgent regulatory attention.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

While claiming Iran's new leader is gay, Trump says 'YMCA' won him the gay vote. It didn't

Trump made an unverified claim about Iran's leader while boasting about his support from the LGBTQ+ community.
NYC parents
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians killed in U.S., Israeli strikes, report says

Nearly 1,500 Iranian civilians, including 217 children, have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes since the Iran war began last month.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Rodrigo Chaves consolidates his alignment with Trump: Costa Rica will receive more migrants from the US

The government of Rodrigo Chaves seems determined to eliminate any doubt about its intention to finish its term by placing Costa Rica as close as possible to U.S. President Donald Trump.
World news
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UN's landmark slavery ruling energises African Union's fight for reparations

John Mahama successfully led a UN resolution declaring transatlantic chattel slavery a crime against humanity, despite opposition from several Western nations.
#ioc
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Human rights experts raise concerns over Olympics transgender women athlete ban

The IOC's new gender eligibility guidelines face widespread criticism for being discriminatory and unsupported by scientific evidence.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Human rights experts raise concerns over Olympics transgender women athlete ban

The IOC's new gender eligibility guidelines face widespread criticism for being discriminatory and unsupported by scientific evidence.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Australia's post-Bondi crackdown accused of targeting pro-Palestinian voices

New hate speech laws in Australia may suppress peaceful protest and criticism of Israel, raising concerns among human rights groups.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

US votes against UN resolution condemning slavery - LGBTQ Nation

[The U.S.] does not recognize a legal right to reparations for historical wrongs that were not illegal under international law at the time they occurred.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Venezuelans deported by US detail fresh claims of torture and abuse at El Salvador mega-prison

The detainees detail a pattern of abuse, including beatings, humiliation, and sexual assault while they were incarcerated. One year later, these men are still waiting for justice.
Social justice
#un-resolution
fromTruthout
1 week ago
World politics

US, Israel Vote Against UN Resolution Condemning Translatlantic Slave Trade

World politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

US, Israel Vote Against UN Resolution Condemning Translatlantic Slave Trade

The UN resolution condemning the transatlantic slave trade passed with 123 votes, with only the U.S., Israel, and Argentina opposing it.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

UN resolution fuels global slavery reparations debate

The UN General Assembly declared the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity and called for reparatory justice discussions.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

UN resolution fuels global reparations debate

The UN General Assembly declared the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity and called for reparatory justice discussions.
Online Community Development
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Meta's Oversight Board warns that "Community Notes" aren't a proper substitute for fact-checking globally

Meta's Oversight Board ruled that Community Notes cannot replace its fact-checking program due to significant human rights risks.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

MEPs back plans for return hubs', raising fears of human rights black holes'

Undocumented migrants in the EU may face up to two years of detention or offshore processing under new European Parliament plans.
fromEsquire
1 week ago

Does Pete Hegseth Even Know Who We're Bombing Anymore?

The military strike appears to have destroyed a cattle and dairy farm, not a drug trafficking compound, according to interviews with the farm's owner, four of its workers, human rights lawyers and residents.
World news
World news
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Israel Is Also Committing Genocide In the West Bank

Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank exemplify genocide against Palestinians, as defined by international law.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

EU votes in favor of migrant 'return hubs'

European lawmakers approved proposals to deport illegal migrants to return hubs outside the EU, facing criticism and concerns over human rights.
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