South Sudan: UN Report on Killings and Rapes
A new report on South Sudan published Friday by the UN Human Rights Office describes “in searing detail” a multitude…
How the UN Plans to Protect Human Rights
At the opening of the 31st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, senior UN officials emphasized the link…
Russia, US Agree to End Hostilities in Syria
President of Russia Vladimir Putin said in an address Monday that Russia and the US have agreed to work together…
Appeal to Pakistan to End Death Penalty
A group of independent United Nations human rights experts has reiterated their call on Pakistan to reinstate a moratorium on…
Will the New Anti-Slavery Law Work in Mauritania?
While applauding the adoption of a new anti-slavery law in Mauritania that doubles, from 10 to 20 years, the maximum…
No Nation Is Free of Human Rights Violations: Meenakshi Ganguly
In today’s complex world order replete with political and economic challenges, a vital subject like the human rights is increasingly…