Human Rights

World Bank: Uphold Rights to End Poverty, Economic Exclusion
Renewed fighting worsens Darfur crisis

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A decade of conflict.

OSCE media freedom representative condemns attack against Greek journalist, urges swift investigation
OSCE/ODIHR promotes measures to increase women’s political participation in Kyrgyzstan

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In a video message, Roza Otunbayeva, the former President of Kyrgyzstan, addressed participants of a OSCE/ODIHR roundtable discussion...

UN says $81 million urgently needed for food relief to 3.5 million Syrians

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Delivering food to people like these kids in Syria is getting harder and more dangerous every day.

Burundi: New Law Would Muzzle Journalists
Mali: UN reaffirms support for African military force after deadly terrorist attack

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A displaced Malian woman prepares dinner for her family in the capital, Bamako.

Saudi Arabia: Huge Obstacles for First Woman Lawyer
In East Africa, heavy rains test emergency preparedness

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Flooded

Concern Grows About Human Rights in Egypt

Among the many reasons why Egyptians rose up against their government more than two years ago were widespread allegations of police brutality and human rights violations.

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