Human Rights

More than 20 experts call for an end to excessive force, arbitrary detentions and internet shutdowns, urging an independent investigation into alleged rights violations.

The Court noted that the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) also encompasses the right to know, receive and share information and ideas.

From defending anti-apartheid activists in South Africa to serving as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Pillay has helped advance accountability for genocide and sexual violence.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government failed to secure parliamentary approval for two emergency housing decrees after Junts joined opposition parties in voting against the measures.

In Mexico, the state Human Rights Commission and activists are promoting legislation to protect human rights, defenders and journalists.

Tens of thousands marched on Saturday demanding stronger tenant protections and limits on evictions.

Families of the Ayotzinapa students marched through Mexico City demanding truth and justice over their unresolved disappearance.

Four years ago, the death of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini after her arrest by Iran’s morality police sparked months of anti-government protests.

The commission has sought reports from the authorities and directed free and uninterrupted water supply through government tankers to the society residents in the interim period.

Human Rights Council of Balochistan report documented 598 killings in 2025, representing an approximately 25% increase from the previous year.

The PIL further seeks directions to Meta Platforms Inc and X Corp to frame appropriate policies and user guidelines for their platforms.

Iranian photojournalist Yalda Moaiery was earlier sentenced to eight years in prison for covering the nationwide 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement.

Critics pointed to the Supreme Court of India's 2021 ruling, which upheld a woman's reproductive autonomy and the right to a safe abortion as a fundamental right.