Human rights
India has been classified as a "high risk" country in the Global Torture Index, a recent report by the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) has revealed. The report highlights frequent incidents of severe beatings, forced confessions, and custodial deaths, particularly targeting marginalised communities, due to India's
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The United Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to tackling violence against women and girls, both domestically and internationally, at the UN Human Rights Council 59. The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN, Simon Manley, delivered the statement, highlighting both positive developments and areas for improvement in the country'
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U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Jeanne Shaheen led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in reintroducing the Global Respect Act, a legislation aimed at imposing sanctions on foreign actors responsible for human rights violations against LGBTQ+ individuals abroad. The bill has been endorsed by various human rights organizations, including the
Youth
Kenya is embroiled in a cycle of violence, with protests against corruption, misgovernance, and police brutality sparking further police brutality, leading to more protests. The demonstrations, which began with a peaceful commemoration of the violent suppression of anti-tax protests a year ago, turned violent as protesters clashed with police who
Youth
In a somber turn of events, hundreds of Glaswegians rallied in the city's streets to denounce knife crime, particularly the tragic deaths of young individuals, including Kory McCrimmon, Amen Teklay, and Kayden Moy. These senseless killings have left families and communities devastated, and the city is grappling with
Youth
A nationwide campaign has been launched to keep Scottish children safe over the summer holidays, following the tragic killing of 16-year-old Kayden Moy. The Fearless campaign, run by community safety charity Crimestoppers, focuses on tackling summer-related youth crime such as gang-related violence and off-road biking. The initiative includes social media
Human rights
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk has sounded the alarm on the escalating conflict in Sudan's North Darfur and Kordofan regions. Türk warned of the disastrous consequences of ongoing hostilities, citing reports of civilian casualties, sexual violence, abductions, and looting. The RSF's recent attack on El
Youth
Law enforcement agencies across Europe have collaborated to arrest several individuals suspected of recruiting minors to carry out contract killings in Denmark and Sweden. The arrests were made possible through a coordinated effort led by Denmark's National Special Crime Unit, with the support of the Swedish Police and
Activists
UK holidaymakers are facing the possibility of saying goodbye to beloved Majorcan retreats as hotels express concerns over the ongoing anti-tourism demonstrations in the region. The protests, which have been happening in Palma for several years, have taken on a broader scope, incorporating issues such as housing, language, and the
Human rights
Volker Tèrk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has sounded the alarm on the dire consequences of ongoing hostilities in North Darfur and Kordofan regions in Sudan, where civilians are facing severe protection concerns due to reported casualties, sexual violence, abductions, and looting. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has launched
Human rights
Recent revelations from the Netherlands show that Dutch police used violence 36,000 times in 2024, a staggering number that sheds light on the complexities and controversies surrounding police use of force worldwide. Amidst rising public outcry over police brutality in Kenya, it is clear that this challenge is not
Human rights
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, the United Nations has expressed horror at the repeated instances of deadly violence at food distribution points, where hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in recent weeks while attempting to access desperately needed aid. The UN human rights office has called on the
