Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
13 Jan, 2021

Events

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…

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…

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…

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.      …

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.

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…

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.

16 July, 2025

Protests and Parliamentary Scrutiny Mark UK’s Stance on Palestine and Global Security

Unconfirmed reports say that Cooper issues a formal written statement on Monday proposing the ban. The measure requires debate and approval by both the House…

23 June, 2025

Macron opposes military action as G7 backs Ukraine without US

Leaders of the Group of Seven, minus US President Donald Trump, pledged increased support for Ukraine, after Washington blocked a joint statement urging greater pressure…

18 June, 2025

Summit on Two-State Solution Delayed Amid Middle East Tensions

Reuters reported that several countries that had planned to attend were warned off by the United States.

17 June, 2025

Prospects for Israeli Palestinian Peace

Website: https://carnegieendowment.org/events?lang=en

17 June, 2025

UN General Assembly Set to Vote on Spain-Led Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

The seven-page resolution, titled “Protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations,” contains 21 operative paragraphs and calls for an immediate ceasefire. Notably, paragraph…

10 June, 2025