Who is Ousman Sonko, the former Gambian politician on trial in Geneva? | Human Rights News
The trial of Ousman Sonko, a former interior minister of The Gambia (not to be confused with Senegalese politician, Ousmane Sonko) began Monday in a…
Wayne LaPierre turned NRA into ‘Wayne’s World’, lawyer says at gun rights group corruption trial
Wayne LaPierre ran the National Rifle Association (NRA) as "Wayne's World" for decades, a lawyer for New York state said at the start of the…
Far-right mass killer Breivik sues Norway for human rights abuse | Prison News
The fanatic is suing the state in a bid to force it to end his isolation in prison. A lawsuit launched by far-right fanatic and…
Putin’s attack dogs target ‘almost naked’ pop stars in Russia’s new culture war – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. As New Year dawned in Moscow, some of Russia’s top celebrities will have woken…
Biden’s top priority for a second term: restoring abortion rights
Biden has been poised to run on what has been described as the strongest abortion rights platform of any general election candidate as he and…
Sinn Féin walks immigration tightrope toward power in Ireland – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. DUBLIN – For Sinn Féin chief Mary Lou McDonald to become Ireland’s next prime…
Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel in response to killing of Hamas leader – POLITICO
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah fired dozens of rockets at Israel on Saturday in retaliation for the targeted killing of a Hamas leader in Beirut this…
Florida abortion rights amendment gets enough signatures to make ballot
1 of 2 | Abortion rights supporters rally at Orlando City Hall before heading out on a march through downtown in 2022. File Photo by…
How Israel will fight Gaza genocide accusations in The Hague – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Jamie Dettmer is opinion editor at POLITICO Europe. Back in November, Israeli Prime Minister…
What will the world do on LGBTQ+ rights in 2024?
There were huge milestones and setbacks for LGBTQ+ rights around the world during 2023. Same-sex marriage was legalised in nations including Slovenia and Andorra, gay…
Ukraine says Russian hackers penetrated major telecoms network for months – POLITICO
Russian hackers were inside Ukrainian telecoms giant Kyivstar's system from at least May last year in a cyberattack which crippled its services in December, Ukraine's…
For feminists, silence on Gaza is no longer an option | Women’s Rights
Like many around the world, I am emotionally drained. I spend most of my waking hours scanning the news, reading about one tragedy after the…
Macron makes enemies defending rape-accused star – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. PARIS — The storm sparked by Emmanuel Macron’s defense of film star Gérard Depardieu…
I teach in secret, defying the Taliban ban and fighting despair | Women’s Rights
I have sent the link and I am waiting for my students to join the Zoom session. I am teaching them English. I receive a…
2024 brings new laws on gender, abortion, firearms, immigrant rights
Several new laws will take effect on Monday covering issues such as gender-affirming care, firearm ownership, abortion access and immigrant rights. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI…
Ethiopia: Prioritize victims amidst legacy of rights abuses
The UN human rights office on Thursday urged the Ethiopian Government to ensure that ongoing efforts addressing a legacy of rights abuses, rooted in years…
UN rights chief warns of ‘dehumanization’ of Palestinians amid West Bank violence as Gaza crisis deepens
Bulldozers in refugee camps, detainees stripped naked and spat at, farmers robbed of their harvest: against the backdrop of the war in Gaza the situation…
Workers protest in Indonesia after blast at Chinese-funded nickel plant | Workers’ Rights News
Hundreds demand improved healthcare and safety standards after 18 people were killed at a nickel processing plant. Hundreds of Indonesian workers have protested for better…
The first nail-biter election of 2024: Taiwan – POLITICO
TAIPEI — 2024 will be a bumper year of elections around the world, but one of the first votes on the calendar will also be…
Boxing Day derbies: Welsh teams aim for festive bragging rights
Josh Adams, Lloyd Fairbrother, Gareth Davies and Adam Beard will be in action for their regions on 26 DecemberAs people recover from their Christmas Day…