Russia seeks to rejoin UN Human Rights Council despite its war on Ukraine
Russia is formally seeking to rejoin the United Nations' Human Rights Council, nearly 18 months after it was suspended from the body following its invasion of Ukraine.
2023-09-28 08:29
'Truly a David and Goliath case': Six young people take 32 countries to court in unprecedented case
The European Court of Human Rights will hear an "unprecedented" lawsuit on Wednesday, brought by six young people against 32 European countries accusing them of failing to tackle the human-caused climate crisis.
2023-09-27 12:29
Climate change: Six young people take 32 countries to court
They claim governments' slow action on climate change violates their human rights.
2023-09-27 09:26
Taking off the hijab: 'My dream was to wear what I wanted'
Three Muslim women share their stories of removing their hijabs, despite facing fierce opposition.
2023-09-27 09:20
SCOTUS tells Alabama it meant what it said the first time
The Supreme Court delivered a brief but clear message to Alabama on Tuesday: When we said you defied the law, we meant it.
2023-09-27 01:29
Thailand: Leading activist Anon Nampa jailed over calls for royal reform
Anon Nampa is jailed four years for calling for a conversation on the role of Thailand's monarchy.
2023-09-26 16:51
Russia seeks to rejoin UN's human rights council
It was expelled from the United Nations council last year after its forces invaded Ukraine.
2023-09-26 12:57
Brazil's Supreme Court to vote on decriminalising abortion
Brazil's Supreme Court is to vote on decriminalising abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
2023-09-22 10:23
Bangladesh jails activists for 2003 report on security force killings
Adilur Rahman Khan and Nasiruddin Elan had the charges hanging over their heads for 10 years.
2023-09-15 12:57
G20: China says Delhi declaration sent a positive signal
Beijing said the statement showed that the G20 was working together to tackle global challenges.
2023-09-12 14:27
Voting rights activists sound alarms over private tool that could lead to canceling voter registrations
Voting rights groups are urging election officials to reject a new tool championed by some conservatives as a way to root out fraudulent voter registrations -- arguing that the private software depends on unreliable information and could be used to improperly disenfranchise legitimate voters.
2023-09-11 18:28
G20 summit: Biden says raised human rights with India's Modi in Delhi
The US president spoke at a press conference in Hanoi about his visit to India for the G20 summit.
2023-09-11 14:45