Poland Reforms Threaten Independence of Judiciary: UN Expert
The adoption of two laws in Poland threatens the independence of the judiciary, a UN human rights expert has warned. “I regret that the Polish President signed into law on…
Myanmar Refuses Access to UN Human Rights Expert
The Government of Myanmar has informed UN Special Rapporteur Yanghee Lee that all access to the country has been denied and cooperation withdrawn for the duration of her tenure. Ms.…
Slavery Case: Labour Rights Abusers Run Scot-Free in Delhi
Slavery Case: Labour Rights Abusers Run Scot-Free in Delhi Today, the rights of thousands of poor workers are being violated in Delhi’s cooperative group housing societies which are mostly controlled…
World Gets Ready to Celebrate Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day falls on 10 December every year, the day when, back in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, itself…
Attacks on Human Rights Defenders Increasing in India: Amnesty
People who promote and defend human rights continue to face an onslaught of harassment, intimidation, unjust prosecution and unlawful detention. It was revealed Tuesday by Amnesty International in its report,…
Myanmar Violence: UN Human Rights Chief Calls for Criminal Investigation
The UN human rights chief on Tuesday condemned “widespread, systematic and shockingly brutal” attacks against the Rohingya of Myanmar, as well as decades of discrimination and persecution. Zeid Ra’ad Al…