Arbitrary Detentions of Anti-War Protesters in Russia
President Vladimir Putin announced military operations against Ukraine in a public address to the nation. Police arbitrarily detained hundreds of…
Report Reveals Situation of Human Rights in Sri Lanka
The report highlights continuing trends toward militarization and ethno-religious nationalism that undermine democratic institutions. In a new report for the…
Transparency Releases 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index
Complacency in fighting corruption exacerbates human rights abuses and undermines democracy, setting off a vicious spiral. The 2021 Corruption Perceptions…
World Report 2022 Highlights Extreme Human Rights Violations in India
The Human Rights Watch report reveals that journalists in Kashmir faced increased harassment and some were arrested on terrorism charges.…
UN Expert Warns of Human Rights Violations in Russia
UN bodies have called on Russia repeatedly to repeal or revise the law to bring it in line with international…
Michelle Bachelet to Address Human Rights Issues in Burkina Faso and Niger
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet is on a seven-day official mission to Burkina Faso and Niger,…