How to Improve the Human Rights Situation in North Korea
A United Nations (UN) rights expert has appealed to governments and civil society organizations to put people squarely at the centre of their approaches to improve the human rights situation…
Russia Urges António Guterres to Protect Human Rights
The President of Russia Vladimir Putin met Thursday with Secretary-General-designate of the United Nations António Guterres at the Kremlin. “Russia, as one of the founders of the United Nations, has…
Gambia Abuses Human Rights by Detaining Journalists: UN
The United Nations (UN) human rights agency said Tuesday it is concerned that two weeks after their detention, two Gambian journalists continue to be held incommunicado, with no access to…
New Legislation May Derail Israeli–Palestinian Peace Process
A new piece of Israeli legislation would enable the confiscation of privately owned Palestinian land and if passed, would deal yet another severe blow to hopes of lasting peace in…
Attack on Democracy Continues in Turkey After Coup Attempt
When elected politicians try to subvert the democratic principles, coups are carried out by disciplined soldiers to bring democracy back on track. ~ Rakesh Raman The United Nations Special Rapporteur…
Michael Flynn Won’t Reject Trump’s Waterboarding Call: Rights Group
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn for National Security Advisor demonstrates a deeply disturbing disregard for human rights principles and the laws of war, Human Rights…