Human Rights, Values, and Culture.
UNESCO Weighs 30 New Sites for World Heritage Status Amid Global Threats
UNESCO has documented damage to 43 cultural heritage sites in Gaza, ranging from religious buildings to archaeological locations. Syria’s Palmyra, once a celebrated archaeological site…
Peru’s Amnesty Law Sparks Outcry from Human Rights Advocates
The new law provides a humanitarian amnesty to those over 70 who have been sentenced or served prison terms. A coalition of human rights organisations…
Pakistan and Iran Navigate a Turbulent Neighbourhood
The recent strikes on Iran have only deepened this imperative. For Pakistan, stability along its western frontier is critical—not only for internal security, but for…
Armenia Becomes Key Exit Point as Foreigners Flee Iran
Many other countries are also using Armenia as a transit route to evacuate their citizens from Iran.
Aid agencies speak to MPs on Gaza crisis
MPs will ask what the British government can do to help ease the crisis. As part of its inquiry, the Committee has heard a wide…
The Cradock Four Test South Africa’s Pursuit of Justice
Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sparrow Mkhonto and Sicelo Mhlauli were abducted and brutally murdered by apartheid police nearly 40 years ago. The first phase of…
Uniting for Peace and the Role of the General Assembly in Armed Conflict
In essence, the Uniting for Peace resolution serves as a vital backstop to the Security Council’s primary responsibility. It underscores the role of the General…
The Politics of Survival in a Burning World
The lecture, delivered in the hallowed halls of Oxford, was no gentle appeal to conscience.
The Courts Without Power in a State Without Law
The international community, particularly the ICC and the United Nations, can and should continue to engage—but responsibility ultimately lies with Libyan authorities. The law must…
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…
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…
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…
