Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
13 Jan, 2021

Human Rights, Values, and Culture.

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.

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…

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…

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 His original labour reform bill, aimed at overhauling outdated…

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…

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.

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…

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…

25 December, 2024

Mexico’s Landmark Reform to Protect Drivers

This reform is not only a victory for the workers directly involved but also sends a powerful message about the future of labor rights in…

23 December, 2024

Unveiling Complicity: British Palestinians Demand Action on Gaza  

The press conference will feature speakers from Gaza and Britain, offering an exclusive look behind the Israeli-imposed media blackout in the northern strip.

12 December, 2024

Gender Based Violence in Kenya

Nairobi Women’s Hospital says its gender-based violence recovery centres are reporting 4000 cases a month.

10 December, 2024