THAILAND: Rights groups tell U.N. torture is still rife
Rights groups in Thailand have informed the U.N. of continuing, routine use of torture in the country, ahead of a review of its compliance with an international law against torture.
Working conditions: new survey reveals deterioration and wide disparities in worker satisfaction
While just over half of European workers perceive working conditions in their country to be good (53%), a majority (57%) nevertheless think that their working conditions have deteriorated in the last 5 years, according to a Eurobarometer survey...
Yemen: End Child Marriage
Three young brides 11, 12, and 13, are married to three brothers during a combined...
Philippines: Obama Should Press Aquino on Killings
US President Barack Obama should use his visit to Manila on April 28-29, 2014, to press the Philippines government to fulfill pledges to improve respect for human rights and accountability for serious abuses, Human Rights Watch said.
Syria: UN agency denounces killing of Palestinian refugee children
A Palestinian child.
Israel: Stop Shooting at Gaza Civilians
The Israeli military should immediately stop shooting at Palestinian civilians inside Gaza. Israeli military forces have killed 4 and wounded more than 60 civilians near the perimeter fence with Gaza since the beginning of 2014, according to UN...
UN urges greater action to combat sexual violence in 21 conflict countries
Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict Zainab Bangura briefs the press.
Kenya: No Justice for 2013 Election Attacks
Map of Kenya showing Bungoma and Busia counties.
Thailand: ‘Red Shirt’ Activist Murdered
The Thai authorities should immediately investigate the murder of a prominent poet and “Red Shirt” political activist widely known for his opposition to Thailand’s law banning criticism of the monarchy, Human Rights Watch said.
Bangladesh: Rana Plaza Victims Urgently Need Assistance
Survivors of the Rana Plaza building collapse one year ago in Bangladesh are still suffering from their injuries and loss of income, Human Rights Watch said. International companies that sourced garments from five factories operating in the Rana Plaza...
