Stories about Human Rights
Nigeria ranks lowest among Sub-Saharan African countries in women’s representation in parliament
Nigeria ranks lowest among Sub-Saharan African countries in terms of women’s representation in politics. Some of the barriers include an unfavorable political system, social and cultural barriers, and gender-based violence.
In Russia, people with diabetes face an unending financial burden
For many in Russia's interior regions, many of whom are barely making ends meet, managing diabetes can be an expensive and stressful process.
Scores of Nepalis tricked into joining the Russian army
A Nepali cook falsely recruited in the Russian Army started seeking a way to escape when he saw his name on a roster of soldiers being sent to the frontlines.
Torture, abuse, and degredation are rampant in Azerbaijani prisons
In Azerbaijani prisons, torture and ill-treatment are common. But for queer inmates, the persecution is much worse. The existing legislation offers no legal remedies.
Smog chokes Pakistan's Punjab province as AQI soars to 1,900 in Lahore and 2,000 in Multan
With smog intensity escalating in Lahore at the end of October, affecting its 13 million residents, the Punjab government imposed a “green lockdown” and set up a “smog war room.”
Villagers vow to return to ghostown in ruins in Oaxaca, Mexico
"In the past, we went to work in the United States to support our families, but now we can't go because we are worried about what might happen to our families."
What changes will arise from the Brazilian Supreme Court's ruling on personal marijuana use
In June, the highest court in the country approved the decriminalization of marijuana possession for personal use, marking a significant step, while also raising questions.
From Egypt to Libya, migrant deaths in the Mediterranean are either ignored or normalized
As migrant deaths in the Mediterranean go unreported, local organizations often handle recovery alone, reflecting the region's silent crisis and a system that fails those fleeing hardships.
Impunity continues to threaten the work of journalists across Southeast Asia
"While there is inherent risk in journalism and media work, attacks against journalists cannot be normalized."
Greece's struggle for workers’ rights: Firefighters championed as heroes in summer, repressed in autumn
In Greece, annual wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe due to the worsening climate crisis. However, when firefighters protested for better stronger labor protections, Greek police violently lashed out.
Bukele boasts of his government's successes amid allegations of an attack on press freedom
Bukele's government promotes economic achievements amid international criticism of measures that restrict the freedom of the press in the country.
Trumpet call: How a second Trump term will affect US ties with India and Nepal
In South Asia, Trump's reelection will alter Washington's approach to China and India, with Nepal's impact hinging on the evolution of U.S. relations with its two large neighbours.
Brazil: What is next after the conviction of Marielle Franco's killers?
Pleas for justice continue even after the jury's decision. The men who committed the crime were convicted, but now people demand answers about those who ordered the killing.
In Jamaica, a ‘Beryl’ous period without piped water
"It was a juggling act — using my kerosine lantern in the bathroom, using as little water as possible, and managing my menstrual hygiene while the storm threatened my home."
A divided Moldova: Why the diaspora had to rescue President Maia Sandu's victory, and what's next?
The second Moldova lives mainly in Moldova's emptying villages and small towns, often lacking basic utilities like centralized water and sewage systems.
Activists sound alarm over rising forced disappearance cases in the Philippines
"No marker…no name carved in stone yet we remember those who have disappeared. They will forever live in our defiance."
‘Water the seeds’ of democracy against political violence in Brazil: Marielle Franco's legacy
" ... [A]bout eight out of 10 Black women in the 2020 elections in Brazil experienced virtual violence; six out of 10 experienced moral and psychological violence, and five out of 10 suffered from institutional violence."
Uncertain fate for Thailand’s amnesty bill amid royal defamation controversy
According to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, since the 2006 coup, at least 5,027 people have been prosecuted for exercising their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
Tales of my shoes: A reminder of the two hellish years of the Tigray war we endured in Ethiopia
"Between 2020 and 2022, about 600,000 Tigrayans died as a result of senseless and reckless actions‚ and 2.5 million were internally displaced by the fighting."
Why Iranian human rights groups remain silent as the Israel–Iran conflict escalates
The silence haunts Iranian human rights organizations regarding this looming conflict and raises critical questions about their priorities, independence, and future direction.
Why child and forced marriages persist in Central Asia
Comprehensive data and readily available data can guide the development of policies, targeted interventions, funding, and impact assessments.
