Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
13 Jan, 2021

Events

Genoa Port Halts Work in Solidarity Amid Gaza Crisis

These protests coincide with diplomatic shifts elsewhere: Canada, Britain, and France have each announced recognition of a Palestinian state, a move that has galvanized pro-Palestinian…

22 September, 2025

Palestinian Solidarity Protest Disrupts Vuelta Finale in Madrid

More than 1,000 police officers were deployed on Sunday as the 21-day race concluded in the Spanish capital. Spain’s Socialist Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, voiced…

15 September, 2025

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.

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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