The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

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Human Rights Watch finds Israel has violated rights of pregnant women and girls, with no end in sight.

Belarus' President Lukashenko's controversial reelection raises international concerns over human rights violations and lack of democracy in the country.

While concerns about the future of American democracy dominate headlines worldwide, millions of Texans are already seeing a rapid decline in democratic standards.

UNITED Nations human rights experts have condemned the arrest of a prominent Palestinian journalist in Zurich.

Twenty-three child prisoners released but more than 300 minors remain in Israeli custody, many of them without charges.

Canada presents itself as a gender equality and human rights champion both at home and abroad. But it’s also a global leader in mining, an industry with an abysmal human rights record.

Several major companies, including Target, Walmart, and Meta, have significantly scaled back or eliminated their DEI programs in 2025.

Lifetimes of service have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List, including Indigenous lawyer Megan Davis and refugee advocate Gillian Triggs.

Israeli military operation in Jenin refugee camp leads to civilian casualties and displacement, sparking concerns over human rights violations.

"It’s so funny to see so many Westerners actually believe this!" A Chinese TikToker went viral for “debunking” what he referred to as the “three major lies” spread in the West about his country. The post “Why Should We Believe You?”: TikToker Sparks Debate After Debunking ‘Three Major Lies’ About…