The Latest Breaking News from Human Rights

Prominent #MeToo journalist in China sentenced to prison, raising concerns about human rights and activism in the country.

Israel’s assault on Gaza, following Hamas’ attack in October 2023, has become the subject of international legal proceedings and mass protest. Over the past eight months, university students have set up encampments at dozens of universities in Europe and North America. In most cases, they are protesting their university’s financial…

Ruling by European Court of Human Rights said Swiss government was violating rights of senior citizens by not doing enough to tackle climate crisis

One in 69 people worldwide remains forcibly displaced by conflict, violence, persecution and human rights violations.

Russians targeted civilian food, water and medical facilities as tactic of war before capturing strategic port city in 2022, says report by human rights group Global Rights Compliance

Co-president of the KlimaSeniorinnen says declaration is betrayal of older women

Stephen Kwikiriza is one of 11 campaigners against EACOP targeted by authorities in past two weeks, rights group says

Parallel reports describe serious crimes during Hamas attack and Israel’s subsequent offensive in Gaza

Chiquita Brands ordered to pay .3 million for funding paramilitary group in Colombia. Verdict holds corporation accountable for human rights violations.