indonesia finally issues long awaited regulations to protect migrant fishermen

Indonesia finally issues long-awaited regulations to protect migrant fishermen

Indonesia – has released a long-awaited order aimed at improving the safety of Indonesian deckhands operating on foreign commercial and fishing vessels. The move follows a pending lawsuit accusing the government of neglecting to implement…

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ensure independence of human rights commission

Philippines: Ensure Independence of Human Rights Commission

Philippines – Human Rights Watch recommended that Philippine President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should provide a transparent, inclusive process for selecting qualified and impartial human rights experts as commissioners for the national Commission on Human Rights…

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biden protests over gun violence & recognizes it as human rights issue

Biden Protests Over Gun Violence; Recognizes It As Human Rights Issue

United States – It is finally being said under the Biden administration that a ban on guns is the right thing to do, as shooting incidents in America have been seen increasing in the last…

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michigan farm producer pulled to court over pesticide exposure on migrant workers

Michigan Farm Producer Pulled To Court Over Pesticide Exposure On Migrant Workers

United States – Michigan migrant farmers have now filed a class action lawsuit against a producing company alleging exposure to pesticides. Three of them have confirmed dangerous and regular exposure while working at a Mastronardi Produce-USA greenhouse…

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what does depp heard trial verdict mean for male victims of domestic abuse

Another #MeToo: What does Depp-Heard trial verdict mean for male victims of domestic abuse?

Wednesday will be marked as an unprecedented day in history of American, as well as world’s court of law when a male victim won the case against his abuser in court, and even more he…

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international sex workers day

International Sex Workers Day 2022: Origin & Significance

Every year on June 2nd, International Sex Workers’ Day is commemorated to raise awareness of the challenges that sex workers confront and to safeguard their basic human rights. It is a day to honor sex…

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nepal acting oblivious to women centric crimes

Why Is Nepal Acting Oblivious To Women Centric Crimes?

Nepal – Rape happens unbated, but there aren’t laws in place to protect the rights of women. Nepal’s restrictive laws are now sparking a debate amongst activist groups and women supporters. Cases of rapes are…

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ICC must investigate use of landmines by Wagner Group in Libya war

ICC must investigate use of landmines by Wagner Group in Libya war: HRW

Libya – New York based global rights watchdog, Human Rights Watch has urged ICC (International Criminal Court) to initiate investigation into alleged use of landmines by Russian mercenary group Wagner Group in Libya war in…

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shocking facts about threats to human rights globally

5 Shocking Facts About Threats to Human Rights Globally

For activists, the world is becoming increasingly unsafe, and freedoms are being attacked all around the world. Autocratic governance is spreading like wildfire over the world, from Nicaragua to Afghanistan. As a result, defending human…

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lebanon's doctors and hospitals go on a 2 day strike

Lebanon’s doctors and hospitals go on a 2 day strike

Lebanon – Two medical professional organizations, the Syndicates of Doctors in Beirut and the North and the Syndicate of Private Hospital Owners, have called a strike, claiming that they can no longer bear Central Bank…

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