Human rights

UN rights official says Gaza detainees humiliated, dressed in diapers

Ajith Sunghay said: "We're not exactly sure why they were put in diapers and sent out but they were clearly visibly shocked and even shaken when I met them."

By REUTERS
19/01/2024

How Russian officials and collaborators spirit away Ukraine's children

The ICC's chief prosecutor said Russia transferred "at least hundreds" of children from orphanages and care homes in occupied regions of Ukraine.

By REUTERS
11/01/2024

UAE trying 84 dissidents on terrorism charges, including human rights activists

The 84 were all previously arrested and imprisoned in a case commonly known as the UAE 94.

Pakistan’s senate human rights committee votes against public hanging for rapists

This resolution turns the tide in the country by igniting a new chapter in the dialogue on justice and crime prevention.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
03/01/2024

October 7 massacre: World is making excuses for terrorism - opinion

Look no further than an institution that was given $18 billion last year by the US to serve as the front-line defender of human dignity and human rights: the United Nations.

By ABRAHAM COOPER , DEBORAH SOFFEN
28/12/2023

ACRI demands IDF explain use of AI targeting system

The IDF uses an AI system crafted to identify potential targets for military attacks.

Hamas violated human rights, why are countries not condemning them? - opinion

On October 7, Hamas broke into Israeli citizens’ homes and abused, murdered, and kidnapped babies, children, women, and men. They did not once think about human rights.

By LIAT BELL SOMMER
12/12/2023

Climate activists unite for release of Gaza hostages on Human Rights Day

On the 75th International Human Rights Day, climate change representatives from 25 organizations united to advocate for human rights and social justice for those held captive in Gaza.

Secular groups warn: 'The war must not be used to push religion in army bases'

They say that allowing groups such as the Noam Party into bases violates the rights of gay soldiers, due to its homophobic nature.

The UN vote, taking place in the main gallery of the Queens Museum

Marking the anniversary of UN Partition Plan - editorial

Looking back on the anniversary of the UN's approval of the Partition Plan on November 29, 1947, during Israel's war against Hamas.

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