Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
Published on: 13 Jan, 2021

Events

US/ Workers Push Back Against Billionaire Power

While protest movements around Labour Day are not new, the scope and coordination of this year’s actions mark a notable escalation.

Published on: 1 September, 2025

Palestine Solidarity Rally Draws Diverse Coalition to Detroit

At a pivotal moment in Gaza, the conference aims to strategize and mobilize existing networks for the next phase of activism. Discussions will feature global ..

Published on: 31 August, 2025

A Chilly Summit in the Arctic

The talks, launched by the Trump administration earlier this year, have drawn sharp criticism from human-rights advocates, who warn that the fate of thousands of ..

Published on: 13 August, 2025

Belgium Grounds the Normalisation

The dispute pits aviation workers’ political conscience against commercial imperatives—and places pressure on Brussels Airlines as it navigates the complex intersection of business, public sentiment, ..

Published on: 13 August, 2025

Dutch parliament probes Gaza policy amid mounting tensions

The government summons Israel’s ambassador to express its condemnation, imposes travel bans on two Israeli cabinet ministers, and vows to push for EU-wide trade sanctions ..

Published on: 7 August, 2025

Reflecting on the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Despite the catastrophic human toll and lasting suffering of survivors, nuclear arsenals have grown in size and power, and reliance on these weapons in military ..

Published on: 5 August, 2025

UN Meeting Highlights Growing International Support for Two-State Solution Amid Gaza Crisis

Human Rights Watch and other international organizations welcome the meeting as a positive step but stress the importance of translating diplomatic consensus into concrete actions ..

Published on: 30 July, 2025

Venezuela’s Repression One Year After Contested Election

Human Rights Watch urges stronger foreign pressure, support for civil society, and leveraging international forums to push for genuine human rights progress.       ..

Published on: 28 July, 2025

UN to Host Ministerial-Level Palestine Peace Conference as France Pledges Recognition of Palestinian Statehood

The United States has announced it will not attend the conference, reflecting ongoing divisions among key international actors on the Palestinian issue.

Published on: 28 July, 2025

UN Security Council Convenes Amid Growing Humanitarian Emergency in Gaza

Delegates called on Israel to lift restrictions not only on food but also on vital supplies like fuel and water. Many accused Israel of violating ..

Published on: 17 July, 2025

UN Raises Alarm Over Rising Deaths Near Gaza Aid Distribution Sites

The majority of deaths occurred around sites managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which is supported by both the United States and Israel.

Published on: 16 July, 2025