Women still struggling in labour market in Asia Pacific, says OECD
African Rights Groups Back Habre Court
Former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre is escorted by military officers after being heard by judge in Dakar,...
In Kenya, UN chief kicks off global media campaign to end female genital mutilation
At age one, Fatima was subjected to female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in her...
Iraq: ISIS Executed Hundreds of Prison Inmates
A wounded survivor of the mass killing of Badoush Prison inmates by ISIS on June 10, 2014.
India: No Justice for 1984 Anti-Sikh Bloodshed
Successive Indian governments’ failure to prosecute those most responsible for killings and other abuses during the 1984 anti-Sikh violence highlights India’s weak efforts to combat communal violence. The new Indian government should seek police...
Tanzania: Child Marriage Harms Girls
Tigisi (not her real name), now 12, was forced to marry at age 9, but now attends a...
UN reaffirms importance of women's empowerment for global peace, security
The Security Council held an open debate on women, peace and security, with a focus on the theme, “...
Texas Voter ID Law Discourages Some Voters
The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld the Texas voter identification law, which requires voters to show an approved form of picture ID in order to vote at a poll. Those who are already registered and who are qualified to vote by mail can still cast...
Citing ‘surge’ in executions, UN expert voices deep concern about right to life in Iran
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran Ahmed Shaheed briefs the press.
Bahrain: Free Activists Facing Free-Speech Charges
Bahrain authorities should drop all criminal charges against two prominent human rights activists, and immediately release them, Human Rights Watch and the Gulf Center for Human Rights said. The charges clearly violate their right to free expression....
