Keywords: Human Rights


Global executions reach highest level since 1981, with Iran leading the figures

The number of executions worldwide reached its highest level since 1981 in 2025, according to a new report by Amnesty International, highlighting a significant rise driven mainly by Iran and continued high levels of executions in China. The report estimates that at least 2,707 executions were carried......

Spanish broadcaster calls for peace and justice for Palestine during Eurovision 2026

Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE issued a statement calling for peace and justice for Palestine during the opening of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, in a symbolic protest linked to the ongoing conflict in the region. The broadcaster chose not to participate in this year’s competition,......

CNDH engages youth in debate on death penalty abolition in Morocco

A national gathering in Rabat has brought together young participants, officials and human rights representatives to examine the future of the death penalty in Morocco. The meeting focused on increasing youth involvement in public debate on justice reform and human rights at a time when the country maintains......

North Korea condemns UK sanctions on children’s camp

North Korea strongly criticised the United Kingdom after London imposed sanctions on the Songdowon International Children’s Camp, a facility accused of involvement in activities linked to Ukrainian children transferred from territories occupied by Russia. The dispute adds further tension to the......

Australian court strengthens protections for transgender rights in landmark app discrimination case

An Australian federal court has upheld a landmark ruling in favor of a transgender woman, reinforcing legal protections against discrimination based on gender identity. The case involved the social networking platform Giggle for Girls, which had excluded transgender woman Roxanne Tickle from accessing......

Rights groups call on Poland to suspend cooperation on U.S. deportation flights to Ukraine

Poland is facing renewed pressure from human rights organizations over its alleged role in facilitating the transit of deportation flights carrying Ukrainian nationals from the United States to Ukraine. International rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights First, have urged Warsaw......

Hungary urged to revise anti-LGBTQ laws after EU court ruling

Hungary’s incoming government will need to amend legislation restricting LGBTQ rights following a ruling by the European Union’s top court, according to the country’s justice minister nominee. Marta Gorog said that Hungary must align its laws with European legal standards after the......

Philippine senate places former drug war enforcer under protection amid arrest speculation

The Senate of the Philippines placed Senator Ronald dela Rosa under protective custody following the arrival of law enforcement agents at the Senate building amid reports of a possible arrest warrant linked to the country’s controversial anti-drug campaign. Ronald dela Rosa served as chief of......

Venezuela to exhume body of political prisoner months after death in custody

Venezuelan authorities have announced the exhumation of the body of political prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero Navas nearly a year after his reported death in custody, a case that has intensified concerns over detention conditions and human rights in the country. According to official statements, Quero......