Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
13 Jan, 2021

Human Rights, Values, and Culture.

Russia’s Digital Iron Curtain, A Crackdown on Free Expression

The collaboration and solidarity of global partners are essential in upholding fundamental human rights principles in the face of growing threats to online freedom and…

12 March, 2026

Cyberbullying in an Age of AI

These technological advancements facilitate swift and devastating forms of harassment, including the creation of targeted deepfake content that can lead to public humiliation and emotional…

11 March, 2026

Children Caught in the Crossfire of Technological Exploitation

The report highlights a trend of reinforced international collaboration and victim-centered strategies, yet it underscores the pressing obstacles that accompany advancements in digital technology. These…

10 March, 2026

Ensure Women’s Inclusion in All Aspects of Foreign Policy

“International Women’s Day presents a significant opportunity for the Australian government to reflect on gender equality, both domestically and internationally,” remarked Daniela Gavshon, the Australia…

9 March, 2026

 CSW70 and International Women’s Day

António Guterres used the podium to quantify a stubborn inequality: women retain, on average, only 64 per cent of the legal rights that men enjoy…

9 March, 2026

The Global Crackdown on Women’s Rights

As authoritarianism spreads, the connection between women’s rights and democracy becomes increasingly clear. Protecting women’s autonomy is not only a matter of justice but a…

8 March, 2026

A Beacon of Hope for Afghan Women

Women journalists face severe restrictions, including a ban on interviewing men and the constant threat of retaliation. Anan notes, “To continue broadcasting, we decided not…

8 March, 2026

Rights of Women Under Human Rights

Amnesty’s Razaw Salihy urged Iraqi authorities to ensure “prompt, effective, thorough, independent and impartial” investigations that bring perpetrators to justice through fair trials that preclude…

5 March, 2026

 Justice Undone, Women Left Behind

There are precedents for progress. UN Women highlights family law reforms since the 1970s that opened economic opportunities for more than 600 million women, demonstrating…

5 March, 2026

Laws of War, Human Rights Watch Demands Scrutiny of All Strikes

HRW emphasised protection of civilians, scrutiny of weapon use such as cluster munitions and landmines, and immediate steps to release arbitrarily detained protesters in Iran…

1 March, 2026

The Gaza Children’s Charter, Small Hands, Stark Demands for Safety and Play

Humanitarian operators continue emergency relief, with hot meals, digital cash transfers, and stepped‑up water trucking after leaks caused a shutdown of a key line two…

25 February, 2026

Whistleblowers Under Attack, South Africa’s Promises Must Become Protection

President Ramaphosa renewed a pledge to table a Whistleblower Protection Bill in parliament, but interim protections remain inadequate and attacks continue.

24 February, 2026