Civilian deaths in armed conflicts surged by 40 percent globally in 2024, according to new data from the UN Human Rights Office published Wednesday. The figures highlight a deteriorating global ...

The UN Human Rights Office on Wednesday called for the urgent de-escalation of violence following Israel's strikes on Iran, warning that continued attacks risk severe civilian harm and potential ...

The US Supreme Court issued an opinion on Wednesday upholding a 2023 Tennessee law restricting minors' access to gender affirming care in the state. The 2023 Tennessee law, called SB1, prohibits ...

Tunisian authorities have intensified their crackdown on peaceful dissent and opposition voices, targeting marginalized communities and activists under vague legal provisions, Amnesty International ...

Former French Prime Minister François Fillon received a suspended sentence of four years in prison on Tuesday for the embezzlement of public funds, according to local media. The appeals court ...

Human Rights Watch (HRW) criticized a recent decline in the rule of law and independence of the judiciary in Türkiye on Monday. HRW expressed concerns that the effectiveness of Türkiye's ...

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Monday condemned Philippine authorities for refusing to allow its ...