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Call for Action: Renewing Experts’ Mandate in Venezuela by UN Human Rights Council

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International Accountability Urgently Needed Amid Intensifying Post-Election Repression What is the call for action? 29 national and international organizations are urging the United Nations Human Rights Council to renew the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela. The Mission plays a crucial role in pushing for accountability and maintaining international scrutiny. Why is … Read more

Crackdown in Cambodia: Authorities Target Critics of Development Project

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What is the latest news from Cambodia regarding human rights violations? At least 94 individuals have been arbitrarily arrested for criticizing the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV) since late July 2024, as reported by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. Among those arrested, 59 are still held unlawfully and charged for their peaceful expression, including … Read more

Controversial New Law in Nepal Sparks Debate on Transitional Justice

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Address Serious Shortcomings; Robust Implementation is Key Why is Nepal’s transitional justice law important for advancing justice and accountability? The long-awaited transitional justice law in Nepal was adopted recently. This law has provisions that aim to address human rights violations during the 1996-2006 conflict. However, some elements of the law might hinder its success. How … Read more

Urgent Call for EU to Stop Human Rights Violations in India

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What is the joint statement about? European Union urged to press India to end human rights abuses Five organizations call for immediate action from the Indian government Key concerns around discriminatory laws and policies highlighted Why is the EU-India human rights dialogue important? Annual dialogue considered a crucial opportunity for human rights advocacy Organizations emphasize … Read more

Urgent Call to Stop Repression in Zimbabwe ahead of SADC Meeting

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More than 160 people arrested since mid-June before upcoming SADC summit in Harare Evidence of torture or other ill-treatment “Sets a dangerous tone for the bloc’s commitment to human rights” – Idriss Ali Nassah Zimbabwean authorities must end their crackdown against opposition and civil society members ahead of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit … Read more

Humanitarian Crisis in Niger: Rights Plummeting Post-Coup!

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Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending The military authorities in Niger have tightened their grip on opposition, civil society, and independent media since taking power in a coup one year ago. They have arbitrarily detained former President Mohamed Bazoum and at least 30 officials from the ousted government. Additionally, several journalists have … Read more

Breaking News: Urgent Call to Release Qatar Whistleblower by UN

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Why should Qatari authorities release Abdullah Ibhais? FairSquare, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch advocate for his immediate release. UN committee determines his nearly three-year detention as arbitrary. What led to Abdullah Ibhais’ detention? Former media manager for the 2022 men’s World Cup, voiced concerns over migrant workers’ treatment. Arrested in 2019, months after revealing … Read more

Over 90 NGOs urge EU to reject asylum outsourcing and protect refugee rights

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What are Humanitarian Organizations Calling For? Ahead of the first plenary session of the new European Parliament, more than 90 human rights and humanitarian organizations are urging the European Union to stand firm in safeguarding the right to asylum and the rule of law. Amnesty International Danish Refugee Council Human Rights Watch Oxfam What is … Read more

Over 90 NGOs Urge EU to Reject Asylum Offshoring and Protect Refugees

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Human Rights Organizations Urge EU to Protect Asylum Rights Why are over 90 human rights organizations calling on the new European Union? Amnesty International, Danish Refugee Council, Human Rights Watch, and Oxfam among the concerned organizations. Proposals by some EU countries to shift asylum processing and refugee protection criticized. What are the concerns raised by … Read more