Human rights
Kyanna Hansen, a 20-year-old Aboriginal woman from Western Australia, has been a passionate advocate for human rights since her high school days. Despite struggling with racism and feeling intimidated by teachers, Hansen, who is now in her second year of studying law at Murdoch University, attributes her argumentative streak to
Human rights
Internationally recognized lawyer Geoffrey Robertson has released a statement condemning the prolonged detention of Samvel Karapetyan, asserting that it "blatantly violates fundamental human rights and freedoms." Robertson argues that Karapetyan's initial remarks, in response to a public question, framed the attack on the Church as an
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Fighting forces from Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary have reportedly gone on a killing spree after capturing the city of El Fashir, the last significant part of the western Darfur region outside RSF control. Videos, satellite imagery, and testimonies from the ground have documented the atrocities committed
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The South African Communist Party has welcomed the advisory opinion delivered by the International Court of Justice, reaffirming the Palestinian people's right to an independent and sovereign statehood and self-determination. The ICJ's ruling comes as a response to the apartheid Israeli regime's ongoing occupation
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As the UK Prime Minister meets with President Erdogan in Turkey to finalise a deal to sell 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, Amnesty International is voicing concerns over the country's human rights record. The human rights group is urging the Prime Minister to carefully consider the implications of the
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President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's proposed legislation to ban female genital mutilation, child marriage, and other traditional practices has ignited a fierce debate on Capitol Hill, pitting cultural preservationists against human rights advocates. The President argues that the bill is necessary to protect the dignity, rights, and health of
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The Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) has expressed grave concern over the intensifying conflict in El Fasher, North Darfur, where fighting between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has led to widespread civilian casualties, deliberate targeting of populated areas, and summary executions. Over the
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As the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to escalate, the UN Human Rights Office has received alarming reports of widespread atrocities, including summary executions, in the besieged city of El Fasher, North Darfur. The situation is described as "extremely precarious&
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Independent UN human rights investigators have accused Russian forces of repeatedly attacking Ukrainian civilians with drones, causing deaths, injuries, and widespread destruction. The attacks, which span over 300 kilometers along the Dnipro River, have been strategically coordinated to drive Ukrainians out of their homes. The investigators' report highlights the
Human rights
The United Nations Human Rights Office has released a statement expressing grave concern over reports of summary executions, civilian deaths, and other serious violations committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. The RSF, led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has taken control of large parts of the besieged
Ethnic identity
Xenophobia, a form of racism that highlights perceived differences between people, has become a significant concern worldwide. This phenomenon is often accompanied by a fear of losing national, ethnic, or racial identity, and it can manifest as a divisive connotation in different parts of the world, including Myanmar, India, Pakistan,
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Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, delivered a powerful message at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton on Friday. Her defense of international law and promotion of human rights for Palestinians resonated deeply with the audience, who were urged to
