Interview: Why, after Independence, Do We Still Hold onto Laws That Were Designed to Oppress Us?

International Day of Africa, May 25, 2026

Joint Letter to Australian Attorney-General Michelle Rowland

RE: Strengthening Australia’s Modern Slavery Laws

Russia Plans ‘Civic Death Law’ for Exiled Critics

Authorities Step up Repression

Türkiye: Court Removes Leadership of Main Opposition Party

Decision Deepens Erdoğan Government’s Assault on Civil, Political Rights

Mental Health Is Another Unfortunate ICE Casualty

Proposed Funding Lacks Crucial Oversight, Reforms

DR Congo: Renewed Repression, Impunity Top Rights Concerns

Visiting Human Rights Watch Head Presses Senior Officials to Change Course

Milestone UN Reports Advocate Moving Beyond GDP

New Indicators and Roadmap Suggest Incorporating Human Rights into Economic Metrics

Learning, Relearning and Sharing to Address Obstetric Violence

Maldives: Attacks on Media Escalate

Free Wrongfully Detained Journalists; Drop Baseless Charges Against News Outlets

EU/China: Joint public letter on human rights in China ahead of MEP visit

Liberia: School Fees Block Children’s Access to Education

Eliminate Registration Fees; Expand School Grants; Improve Education Quality

Detainee’s Death in Armenia Raises Serious Questions

Ensure Effective Investigation, Address Disability Rights Failures

South Africa: New Waves of Xenophobic Attacks

Stop Scapegoating Migrants; Ensure Protection Measures, Accountability

Gaza: Israel Curbs Aid, Kills Civilians During Ceasefire

Famine Risk Returns as Board of Peace Fails to Deliver