Reported rape of a young girl in the Central African Republic
“Our UNICEF colleagues in the Central African Republic met with the young girl reportedly raped by a UN police officer. While respecting the integrity of the investigation into the incident, it is clear that this child has endured a most brutal ordeal...
UN mission condemns ISIL attacks in Sirte, urges Libyans to unite against terrorism
The streets of Sirte were the most heavily damaged after a nine-month war in 2011.
UN human rights office warns Burundi crisis ‘spiralling out of control’
People demonstrate in Bujumbura against a decision by Burundi’s ruling party to nominate...
"A European Response to Migration: Showing solidarity and sharing responsibility"
There is no simple, nor single, answer to the challenges posed by migration. And nor can any Member State effectively address migration alone. It is clear that we need this new, more European approach.
Sri Lanka: Ensure Safe, Secure, Free Polls
Polling officers carrying ballot boxes walk with a police officer as they prepare to go to...
Europe’s Refugee Crisis – Has UK Forgotten the Past?
Isaac Levine arrived in the UK from Lithuania as a 17-year-old in 1894. Manfred Gorlin left his home in Nazi-controlled Danzig (now in Poland) and arrived in 1939. As the grandchildren of Jews who found refuge from persecution in the UK, we watch the...
Somalia: AU Forces Linked to Wedding Killings
African Union (AU) forces in Somalia (AMISOM) should impartially investigate the killing by alleged Ugandan army troops of six men at a wedding on July 31, 2015, in the Somali port town of Merka. The investigation should be carried out with maximum...
Australia can learn from Dutch courage on marriage equality
Next week, a marriage equality bill is likely to be introduced in the Australian Parliament. It will no doubt produce the same kind of intense discussions and soul searching as in the 18 other countries that have passed these laws.
Brazil: Approve Critical Justice Reform
A judge holds a custody hearing for a detainee in São Paulo on May...
Bangladesh: Stop Promoting Self-Censorship
Bangladesh authorities should unequivocally declare their commitment to free speech instead of proposing self-censorship, Human Rights Watch said on August 12. The killing of secular blogger Niladri Chakrabarti on August 7, 2015, is a harrowing...
