Human Rights
The Syria prison survivor seeking justice for the missing
Today, with the backing of the UN, one of those former detainees, Syrian human rights defender Riyad Avlar, is working to find out what happened to those who did not…
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Human Rights
In landmark labour case, UN World Court weighs in on right to strike
The case stems from a 2023 request by the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO), which asked the Court for an advisory opinion on whether the Freedom of…
Human Rights
Darfur: ICC convicts Janjaweed leader of war crimes and crimes against humanity
The landmark judgment, delivered on Monday in The Hague after a lengthy trial, found him guilty on 27 counts for his role in attacks against the Fur, Masalit and other…
Human Rights
Yerevan court sentences Armenian archbishop to two years in prison
The Yerevan City Criminal Court has sentenced Archbishop Mikael Ajapakhyan to two years in prison, finding him guilty in a case of public calls for seizing power, News.am reports. The…
Council of Europe
PACE launches dialogue platform with exiled Russian democratic forces
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has unanimously approved the creation of a Platform for Dialogue with Russian democratic forces in exile, marking a significant step in…
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Flotilla to Gaza: A Voyage of Hope, a Storm of Questions
A convoy of more than forty civilian boats that set sail for Gaza under the banner of the Global Sumud Flotilla has reignited international debate about Israel’s maritime blockade and…
Human Rights
Ukraine: ‘This war needs to end,’ Türk tells UN Human Rights Council
The full-scale Russian invasion of the country began in February 2022 and “this year has seen intense attacks along the frontline, and massive airstrikes, largely in populated areas,” he told…
Council of Europe
Press Freedom Under Fire: PACE Calls for Release of Detained Ukrainian Journalists
STRASBOURG – The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution demanding immediate action to secure the release of all journalists detained in contravention of international…
Human Rights
Scientologists Bring the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to Life Across Europe
KINGNEWSWIRE // Members of the Church of Scientology are active across Europe in promoting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), inspired by the vision of their religious community’s Founder, L.…
Human Rights
Youth to UN: ‘Listen to us. Invest in us. Partner with us’
“Youth participation is not just about bringing young people to meetings,” General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock said on Thursday.“It’s about truly integrating their lived experience and their expertise to shape…