Rights watch

Iran executes German-Iranian dissident

Iran has executed German-Iranian dissident Jamshid Sharmahd, following his conviction for “leading terror operations”, state media is reporting.

Palestinian student Dana Abuqamar wins appeal against decision to revoke her UK visa

Court says Home Office violated Manchester student’s human rights.

Indigenous communities denounce violence in southeastern Mexico

Indigenous community members and civil society organizations held a rally in Mexico City on October 24 to denounce what they describe as an active war taking place in the southeastern state of Chiapas.

‘One big mess’: Fifa not fit to govern football, claims human rights group

Fifa is not fit to govern and should be the subject of widespread reform, a new report has argued, starting with the way money is used to “buy the political support of member associations”.

EU foreign policy chief warns French energy giant on human rights violations

Josep Borrell said legislation going into effect in 2027 would require compensation to victims of abuses, after POLITICO revealed links between TotalEnergies and a massacre in Mozambique.

Why The BRICS Nations Should Embrace Global Human Rights, Not Resist Them

The BRICS nations claim to offer an alternative to world leadership by the United States and its Western allies. In practice though, last week’s BRICS gathering in Russia illustrated once again that while these governments are eager to focus on failures of the West, they are unwilling to acknowledge the need for businesses to address the climate crisis or human rights abuses in global supply chains.

Lost on democracy’s mountain pass

Nepal stands at a critical juncture in its democratic journey — what is missing is political will.

HRP at 40: Envisioning the future of human rights

Harvard Law School’s Human Rights Program commemorates 40 years with a daylong symposium.

Indian Christians Worry About Indian American Political Success

How an increasing number of Hindu politicians in America might threaten religious freedom in India.

A Dark Day for Thailand: Continued Impunity for the Tak Bai Massacre

The country has two parallel systems of justice: one for the rich and well-connected, and another for everyone else.