Tag: human rights
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Navi Pillay: S.Africa’s global rights activist and Nobel winner
International Court of Justice judge and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Singapore supports 243 human rights recommendations, including stronger migrant worker protections
The country supported about 71 per cent of the recommendations it received, but did not back changes to domestic worker laws, the death penalty or free speech legislation.
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Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh wins the 2026 Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize
The Council of Europe awarded human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh with the Vaclav Havel human rights prize. She is a prominent advocate for the rights of women, children and political prisoners.
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European Court of Human Rights orders Turkey to free Osman Kavala
Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.
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India: Human rights film finds viewers after streamer ban
Pulled from a streaming platform, “Satluj” is finding new audiences through Sikh temples and community screenings. The film tells the story of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra and disappeared people in Punjab.
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EU imposes sanctions on Russians over human rights and cybercrime
July 13 : The European Union on Monday broadened sanctions against Russia to include individuals and entities responsible for cybercrime and human rights violations, naming popular social media app VKontakte among them.• VKontakte and its daughter company Communication Platform LLC were added to the list fo
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Human rights expert Philippe Sands wins German Peace Prize
From advocating for the law of ecocide to representing Palestinian rights, the descendant of Holocaust survivors tirelessly fights against genocide and crimes against humanity.
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Australia’s coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
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At least 58 states and territories contaminated by landmines, UN says
At least 945 people were killed and 4,325 injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war in 2024 alone, the UN said, citing the Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor. #EuropeNews
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Pride Month 2026: Which European celebrities support LGBTQIA+ rights?
Pride Month, celebrated every June, shines a spotlight on LGBTQIA+ people, their achievements, and the challenges they continue to face. While support for the community often becomes more visible during this time of year, many public figures advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights year-round.
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