Keywords: Human Rights


South Africa reports continued violence against women in 2026

South Africa continues to face serious challenges linked to violence against women, with new figures highlighting the scale of killings, attempted murders and sexual offences recorded during 2026. According to figures cited by the South African Human Rights Commission, around 569 women were killed between......

Turkey Releases 106 LGBTQ Protesters as Authorities Order Further Detentions

  Turkish authorities have released 106 people detained during a protest in Istanbul, while courts in several cities have ordered dozens of other activists and members of the LGBTQ community to remain in custody following a nationwide crackdown. The 106 protesters were detained on Tuesday outside......

UN report warns of reprisals against people cooperating with the organization

The United Nations has warned that people and organizations engaging with its human rights mechanisms continue to face intimidation, harassment and reprisals, calling for stronger protection and accountability for those targeted. A new report by the UN Secretary-General documents cases involving human......

Turkey intensifies LGBT crackdown as activists and rights groups protest

Turkey’s widening crackdown on LGBT+ activists has triggered a new wave of arrests and street protests, intensifying criticism from opposition parties and international human rights organizations. The campaign, launched by Turkish authorities on Sunday, continued on Tuesday in Istanbul and Ankara,......

Morocco and UN rights chief discuss reform of international human rights mechanisms

Morocco’s Interministerial Delegate for Human Rights, Mohamed El Habib Belkouch, held talks with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk in Geneva on Monday, focusing on efforts to strengthen and reform international human rights mechanisms. The meeting took place on......

Morocco highlighted among UN examples of mediation and public participation

Morocco has been highlighted in a United Nations report examining the role of national human rights institutions in mediation, coordination and public participation as tools for advancing development. The reference to Morocco comes in the annual report of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development,......

UN urges urgent action over unprecedented risks posed by advanced AI

The United Nations has called for urgent international action to address the growing risks posed by increasingly advanced artificial intelligence, warning that the rapid development of autonomous systems could have consequences extending far beyond the technology sector. UN High Commissioner for Human......

Turkey: A Major Operation Against LGBT+ Activists and Venues in the Name of Family

Turkish authorities have launched a significant series of operations against activists, organizations, and establishments linked to the LGBT+ community. Conducted in 15 provinces, these interventions have resulted in dozens of arrests and new restrictions targeting accounts and websites. The government......

Turkey: A Major Operation Against LGBT+ Activists and Venues in the Name of Family

Turkish authorities have launched a significant series of operations against activists, organizations, and establishments linked to the LGBT+ community. Conducted in 15 provinces, these interventions have resulted in dozens of arrests and new restrictions targeting accounts and websites. The government......