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Keywords: Human Rights


Spain’s search for Franco-era victims revives painful memories and hope for closure

Across Spain, the few remaining children of those executed under Francisco Franco’s dictatorship are in a race against time. With more than 3,300 mass graves still scattered across the country, they hope to recover and identify the remains of their parents through DNA testing before their generation......

Irish football association calls on UEFA to ban Israel from European competitions

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has voted in favor of submitting a motion to UEFA calling for the exclusion of Israel from all European competitions, citing alleged violations of the organization’s statutes. The proposal, introduced by Dublin’s Bohemians Football Club, received......

Rabat hosts national forum on judicial protection for children and incarcerated mothers

Rabat is set to host a major national forum on October 21, 2025, dedicated to strengthening the judicial protection of children and women imprisoned with their children. The event, held at the Barceló Hotel from 9:30 a.m., gathers key institutional and civil society stakeholders to discuss reforms......

Morocco’s diplomacy praised for securing release of citizens detained in Israel

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has commended Morocco’s effective diplomatic efforts that ensured the release of two Moroccan nationals detained by Israeli authorities after participating in a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza. Aziz Ghali and Abdeladim Ben Draoui were among international......

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Maria Corina Machado, a leading figure in Venezuela’s opposition, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her steadfast commitment to democracy and human rights in the country. The Nobel Committee commended her persistent advocacy for political freedom amid Venezuela’s ongoing......

The UN examines human rights violations in Afghanistan

The United Nations Human Rights Council is set to decide on Monday whether to establish an independent mechanism to investigate the most serious crimes committed in Afghanistan, a move aimed at tackling “decades of impunity” in the country. The draft resolution, submitted by Denmark on......

Protests by “GenZ212” collective: AMDH denounces multiple arrests

The Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) condemned on Saturday, September 27, 2025, the arrest of several people following demonstrations organized by the collective known as “GenZ212.” According to AMDH, dozens of young protesters were detained during rallies calling for “reform......

Lebanese MPs call for more international complaints over Israeli attacks

Beirut – Lebanese lawmakers have urged the government to step up its efforts at the international level in response to repeated Israeli attacks, particularly in southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire reached in November 2024. The call came during a session of the parliamentary Human Rights Committee,......

Investing in youth and girls: A cornerstone for Morocco’s sustainable future

Morocco’s Human Rights Council (CNDH) launched a two-day scientific forum in Rabat on September 22, focused on the theme, “Youth Empowerment: Girls at the Heart of Inclusive and Sustainable Development.” The event brought together experts, officials, and young voices to explore strategies......