Israel subjecting Palestinian detainees to torture and abuse: UN report

The report says ‘thousands’ of Palestinians detained arbitrarily by Israel during the war in Gaza.

African Human Rights Commission condemns Indigenous groups’ eviction to protect nature

The Congolese government violated the rights of the Indigenous Batwa community by evicting them about 50 years ago from their ancestral lands to expand one of the country’s biggest national parks, according to the African Union’s commission on human rights.

Growing Up I Saw Many Inequalities in Sri Lanka, Now I Fight To End Them

How this human rights defender balances justice for his people, and caring for his mental health.

Weak Human Rights Protections: Why You Should Hate the Proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty

The proposed UN Cybercrime Convention dangerously undermines human rights, opening the door to unchecked cross-border surveillance and government overreach. Despite two and a half years of negotiations, the draft treaty authorizes extensive surveillance powers without robust safeguards, omitting essential data protection principles.

How a Sugar Industry Stamp of Approval Hid Coerced Hysterectomies

Much of what consumers buy is marked “sustainable”, “humane” or “green”. In the sugar cane fields of India, that papered over the worst abuses.

China sanctions US lawmaker McGovern for ‘interference’ in its domestic affairs

China has sanctioned another U.S. lawmaker for “frequently interfering” in China’s domestic affairs.

Indonesia: The Importance of Upholding Ethics and Human Rights in the Development of Nusantara

Economic development in Indonesia is frequently prioritized by the government to enhance the welfare of its citizens and propel the country forward.

Controversy surrounds French ban on hijab as Olympics get underway

A French sprinter reignited the controversy ahead of the opening ceremony.