Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
Published on: 13 Jan, 2021

Human Rights, Values, and Culture.

Al Jazeera Centre for Public Liberties and Human Rights Hosts Expert Panel on Artificial Intelligence and Media Ethics in Doha

The event took place at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, as part of the annual international conference of Qatar’s National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), held on 27–28 ..

Published on: 28 May, 2025

EU Heightens Diplomatic Pressure on Israel Amid Gaza Crisis

In recent days, the Madrid+ Group convened in Spain to intensify diplomatic efforts aimed at compelling Israel to halt its military offensive in Gaza and ..

Published on: 28 May, 2025

Doha Hosts a Crucial AI and Human Rights Conference

The conference promises to be a vital forum for policymakers, technologists, human rights advocates, and media professionals to engage in robust dialogue aimed at ensuring ..

Published on: 27 May, 2025

Deal Imminent for Release of Elizabeth Tsurkov in Baghdad

Tsurkov is reportedly being held by the Shiite militia Kataib Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran, according to Israeli officials.

Published on: 25 May, 2025

Fifth Anniversary of George Floyd’s Death Marks Continued Tensions Over Derek Chauvin’s Sentence

MAGA influencers have been calling for Chauvin’s release. Former President Donald Trump has stated that he is unaware of any pardon under consideration. However, Governor ..

Published on: 25 May, 2025

Vietnam’s Rights Promises Under Scrutiny

During a meeting in Paris in October 2024, President Macron and Vietnamese President ToLam signed a France–Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The accompanying joint declaration reaffirmed ..

Published on: 22 May, 2025

A Referendum on Reform and Petro’s Last Stand

Mr. Petro, Colombia’s first leftist president, enters his final year in office facing mounting legislative resistance. His original labour reform bill, aimed at overhauling outdated ..

Published on: 14 May, 2025

Renewed Diplomacy and Lingering Crises – UN Addresses Yemen and Afghanistan

The statement will coincide with the United Nations Security Council’s monthly briefing on Yemen, where Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and a representative of the Office ..

Published on: 14 May, 2025

The State of the World’s Human Rights: April 2025

The report documents human rights concerns during 2024 in 150 countries, connecting global and regional issues and looking to the future.

Published on: 30 April, 2025

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Embarks on Pivotal Mission to Syria and Lebanon

This marks the first-ever visit by a UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to Syria, a country that has been at the center of a ..

Published on: 15 January, 2025

New Internet Regulations in Vietnam: A Threat to Online Freedom and Privacy

While the government defends the law as a necessary measure to ensure national security and prevent the spread of harmful content, human rights groups and ..

Published on: 25 December, 2024