‘Law is the only weapon I have’: a Ukrainian lawyer’s campaign to rescue the children stolen by Russia

Though once so despairing she thought of giving up the law for art, Kateryna Rashevska is still pushing for the return of thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by the invaders.

Morocco accused of ‘horrific’ abuse of detained gen Z protesters

As country prepares to host Africa Cup of Nations, families and rights groups tell of police brutality, with hundreds still held.

‘We will continue’: The Palestinian rights groups sanctioned by Trump

Two of Palestine’s most prominent rights defenders speak out on US sanctions and their determination to carry on their work.

Chile elects far-right José Antonio Kast as next president

Chile has elected the far-right wing José Antonio Kast to be its next president, after an election campaign that was dominated by themes of security, immigration and crime.

Rights group accuses RSF of systematic sexual violence in Sudan’s civil war

Report finds paramilitary group responsible for vast majority of attacks as conflict devastates civilian population.

Amnesty International calls on world leaders to halt forced returns of refugees to Afghanistan

Amnesty International called on world leaders Tuesday to immediately end the forced returns of refugees and asylum seekers to Afghanistan, citing serious human rights concerns. The statement urged world leaders to abide by their obligations under international human rights law.

Austrian parliament passes headscarf ban for schoolgirls under 14

Austria’s lower house of parliament on Thursday passed a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14. Rights groups consider the move as discriminatory in the context of growing anti-immigration sentiment in the country.

How Nuremberg inspired the Trial of the Juntas to become ‘an example for the world’

80 years after the Nazi trials and 40 years since the Argentine dictatorship was first condemned, we look at the lessons both historic cases left.

Jimmy Carr ‘loved’ Saudi Arabia comedy gig despite human rights criticism

Comedian Jimmy Carr has defended his controversial performance at a Saudi Arabian gig, asserting that Western perceptions of the Middle East need to evolve.

Minister’s UN human rights ambition rings hollow for activists

Chairing the United Nations Human Rights Council would help Indonesia to initiate new international conventions linking human rights with issues such as corruption, the environment and electoral rights, said Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai.