The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

Western governments could once be confident of protecting their friends. Nicaragua’s case shows those days are gone, says Steve Crawshaw, former UK director at Human Rights Watch

Climate activists seek a landmark court ruling to hold European states accountable for climate change, potentially reshaping global climate policy.

Explore three significant human rights cases in Europe shaping climate litigation and environmental policy, emphasizing the urgent need for legal action.

Kerala government holds Governor Arif Mohammed Khan responsible for delaying appointment of Kerala State Human Rights Commission chairperson.

Thiruvananthapuram Governor appoints K. Byjunath as acting chairperson of State Human Rights Commission based on committee recommendation.

Retired Chief Justice S. Manikumar declines State Human Rights Commission chairperson appointment due to personal reasons.

Brazil's Krenak people receive literary recognition and apology for past human rights abuses, highlighting the importance of Indigenous voices and cultural...

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The United States, Germany and four other countries voted against the resolution, titled “Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice” and India joined France and Japan amongst 13 countries that abstained.