Human Rights Watch sounds alarm over China’s new draft ‘ethnic unity’ law

Chinese lawmakers are reviewing a new law that tells parents to teach their children to love the Communist Party and criminalises any activity deemed to be damaging “ethnic unity”.

At Saudi Comedy Fest, American Free Speech Becomes the Punchline

American comics used Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival to skewer a debate raging at home. Critics said the event was part of Saudi efforts to draw attention away from a political crackdown.

The Pending Task of Solving Disappearances in Mexico

More than 125,000 people have gone missing in the country. President Sheinbaum has called the problem “a national priority.”

Dozens killed in Myanmar after armed paraglider attack: Reports

Amnesty International says the military launched a paraglider attack on a nighttime civilian gathering.

Egypt authorities condemned over detention of journalist Ismail Iskandarani

Egyptian authorities have detained prominent independent journalist and researcher Ismail Iskandarani over Facebook posts critical of government policies, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Wednesday.

Germany rejects EU’s ‘Chat Control’ law, likely killing it

Signal and Tuta Mail have vowed to leave the European market if the law passes.

In Spain, what once seemed impossible is now widespread: the young are turning to the far right

Migration is barely mentioned – instead, failed policies on housing, wages and employment are driving young voters into the arms of Vox.

Activists warn Trump’s Caribbean boat strikes risk regional war

Human rights groups urge Congress to block unauthorised force as fears of wider Caribbean conflict and chaos grow.

Transgender woman asked by Niagara police officer for ‘deadname’ files Ontario human rights complaint

Niagara Regional Police Service asked Ontario tribunal to dismiss Sabrina Hill’s case.

Panel Explores Catholic Social Teaching and Human Rights in Africa

Notre Dame Law School recently hosted a panel event titled, “How Does Catholic Social Teaching Animate Human Rights in Africa,” examining the intersection of Catholic social teaching, African culture, and human rights.