rights

Kenya’s Court of Appeal Reverses High Court Decision on Abortion Rights

Landmark Kenyan Court Ruling Reshapes Abortion Jurisprudence, Declares Abortion Not a Fundamental Right Kisumu, Kenya – In a significant development…

3 months ago

Duterte to Face Trial on Human Rights Charges

Judges at the International Criminal Court have confirmed charges of crimes against humanity against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. The…

3 months ago

RGNUL Conference Explores Human Rights in a Globalized World

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, hosted an International Conference on “Expanding Horizons of Human Rights, Fundamental…

3 months ago

France Denies Entry to Palestinian Human Rights Advocate

French authorities have denied visa access to Shawan Jabarin, General Director of Al-Haq, a prominent Palestinian human rights defender. This…

3 months ago

CSW Session Highlights Ongoing Global Rights Concerns

The United Nations’ annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) concluded in New York this month amidst growing strain…

4 months ago

Remembering Joseph Francis Human Rights Advocate

Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) held an event to honor Joseph Francis, a recently deceased human rights activist. Francis was…

5 months ago

Family Files Civil Rights Case After Jersey City Police Fatality

Andrew Washington was fatally shot by Jersey City police officers in August 2023 during what his family says was a…

5 months ago

Supreme Court Considers Voting Rights Act Implications

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case concerning the Voting Rights Act, with indications suggesting a potential…

5 months ago

Supreme Court Decisions Raise Civil Rights Concerns

Supreme Court Actions Impacting Civil Rights The Supreme Court is enacting changes that critics say are undermining Section 1983, a…

5 months ago

Indonesia advances human rights due diligence for social justice

Indonesia is aligning with global norms for social justice and development, particularly in light of this year’s World Social Justice…

5 months ago