Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

Newsletter
Published on: 13 Jan, 2021

Protests

New Zealand to Vote on Suspending Māori MPs Over Haka Protest

A parliamentary committee has ruled that the haka could have “intimidated” other lawmakers. It has recommended a one-week suspension for Maipi-Clarke, and 21-day bans for ..

Published on: 20 May, 2025

Libya’s Government Teeters as Protests Swell

A police officer was shot and killed on Friday while guarding the Prime Minister’s office. Earlier in the week, Tripoli was rocked by clashes on ..

Published on: 18 May, 2025

Political Turmoil in Peru as Crime Surge Escalates

Despite the implementation of crime-fighting policies, homicides have risen sharply, intensifying public frustration.

Published on: 15 May, 2025

Farmers’ Persistent Struggle in Punjab

This latest wave of protests comes with the painful memory of the farmers’ 2020 struggle still fresh. Back then, thousands of farmers camped at the ..

Published on: 30 December, 2024

Ongoing Protests in Mozambique Over Disputed Election Results

The situation has sparked international concern, with human rights organizations calling for an independent investigation into the claims of election fraud and excessive use of ..

Published on: 24 December, 2024

Protests Erupt as Ethnic Conflict Engulfs Manipur

Since 2023, a deadly ethnic conflict has claimed hundreds of lives and devastated thousands of homes in Manipur. The state’s more than three million residents ..

Published on: 22 December, 2024

Serbian Protests Demand Accountability Following Railway Disaster

Protestors, including those participating in street demonstrations and university blockades, are demanding the resignation of the prime minister and the mayor of Novi Sad over ..

Published on: 22 December, 2024

Amid Human Rights Concerns; Activists Demand End to UK Arms Exports to Israel

The coalition of activists, which includes groups like Stop the Arms Trade, Friends of Palestine, and other humanitarian organizations, is demanding that the UK government ..

Published on: 28 November, 2024

Nantes: Protesters Rally Against Gender-Based Violence on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

The rally in Avignon, like the one in Nantes, underscored the shared message of the day: that gender-based violence must be eradicated, and women must ..

Published on: 27 November, 2024

Voices for Humanity: Lebanese Diaspora in Paris Demands Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Conflict

As the demonstration unfolded, it became clear that the calls for a ceasefire were not just a plea for Lebanon, but for the entire region. ..

Published on: 24 November, 2024

Transport Workers Unite in Peru: A Call for National Protest Against Extortion

Business owners have voiced their own grievances, revealing that they too are victims of extortion schemes perpetrated by these criminal organizations.

Published on: 23 October, 2024

‘Housing is a right, not a business’

Under the slogan ‘Housing is a right, not a business’, Madrid residents march to demand lower housing rental prices and better living conditions.

Published on: 13 October, 2024