Forced Displacement: A Developing World Crisis
Forced displacement is a crisis centered in developing countries, which host 89 percent of refugees and 99 percent of internally displaced persons, says a new World Bank report. At its root are the same 10 conflicts which have accounted for the...
Egypt: New Church Law Discriminates Against Christians
A long-awaited new law maintains restrictions over the construction and renovation of churches and discriminates against the Christian minority in Egypt. The law, passed by Egypt’s parliament on August 30, 2016, applies only to Christian houses of...
Number of South Sudan refugees passes one million – UN
As instability and violence persist in the world’s newest country, the number of South Sudanese seeking safety and shelter in neighbouring countries has crossed the one million mark, the United Nations refugee agency said on 16 September.
United States: Transgender Students at Risk
Many schools in the United States are putting the safety and health of transgender students at risk by barring them from bathrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities matching their gender identity, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on...
Remembering 9/11, finding hope
"You’re pregnant,” my doctor exclaimed with an encouraging smile across his face.
Death threats against journalists in Serbia must be investigated and their safety ensured, says OSCE representative
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović on 16 September called on Serbian authorities to fully investigate acts of intimidation and threats directed at several journalists.
Top European Court confirms crucial legal protections for WiFi hotspot operators
The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has on 15 September rightly confirmed that public WiFi hotspots do indeed benefit from the liability protections that have been essential to the growth of the European digital economy.
Russia: Failing to do Fair Share to Help Syrian Refugees
Russia’s contribution to meeting the needs of refugees displaced by the Syrian conflict has been negligible, while its military involvement in the conflict has been significant, Human Rights Watch said on Sep 13. Russia should use the upcoming summit...
More has to be done to deliver on European commitments for asylum seekers – UN refugee agency
A woman who is seeking asylum walks through the Cara reception center in Mineo, Sicily, on May 18, 2016....
At opening of Human Rights Council, UN official warns that rights violations “will not disappear” if access blocked for international observers
Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
