Rights groups denounce Bicol peasants’ abduction after military ops

LEGAZPI CITY – Progressive groups blamed the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the abduction of peasants in Sorsogon and Masbate province in two separate incidents on April 17 after a series of military operations. In Sorsogon province, the …

EAFJD criticizes resumption of EU-Azerbaijan talks amid rights abuses

April 26, 2025 - 14:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) issued a statement in response to Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, the new head of EU diplomacy, over the resumption of negotiations between …

'She's loved beyond measure.' Mary Lou McDonald opens up on relationship with sister and transgender rights

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald advocated for the protection of everyone's rights, including those of transgender individuals, during her appearance on The Late Late Show on Friday night. On the show, Ms McDonald discussed her relationship with …

The UK’s social security system falls way below international human rights standards: new report

The right to social security is enshrined in several international agreements on human rights. But the UK’s system – even before the disability benefits cuts announced earlier this year – falls way below these standards. For a new report published today, …

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald talks trans rights and a united Ireland on Late Late Show

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald joined host Patrick Kielty on the Late Late Show last night (April 25) to discuss a wide variety of hard-hitting topics, such as last year's election, why she will not make a bid for the Presidency, how likely a  …

“Vaccine Epidemic” sparks debate on human rights, health and corporate influence

The book "Vaccine Epidemic" argues that the current vaccine system is flawed, driven by corporate greed, biased science and government coercion, threatening individual rights and health. The authors assert that vaccination decisions should be a …

Sacred thread row: BJP claims discrimination,moves National Human Rights Commission

Detention of Kyrgyz teacher in Turkey: Ombudsman asks to ensure teacher’s rights

13:40, 26 April 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia BENGARD 13:40, 26 April 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Anastasia BENGARD The Ombudsperson of Kyrgyzstan, Jamilya Jamanbaeva, sent an official letter to her Turkish counterpart, Mehmet …

World News | UN Human Rights Expert Condemns Brutal Treatment of Baloch Leaders in Pakistani Custody

Geneva [Switzerland], April 25 (ANI): Mary Lawlor, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, has strongly condemned the brutal treatment of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders by Pakistani security forces while they were in custody. In a post on X …

Due Process Rights Being Violated

Our Constitution guarantees due process to every person, whether a citizen or not. This means we all have the right to a hearing before a judge if suspected of breaking the law. But our president, himself a convicted felon, doesn’t care about such things. …