International Consortium of Investigative Journalists

Human rights court calls on governments to crack down on weapons trafficking

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights said that governments have a duty to more closely monitor firearms manufacturers and ...
Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)Opinion

WOLA: U.S. and Cuban governments should center their actions on responding to the Cuban people’s needs and protecting their rights

Cuba has been experiencing a deep humanitarian crisis for many years, with a profound impact on the Cuban people. The Cuban ...
The Punch

AGF, CSOs differ over human rights defenders protection bill

Nigeria's Attorney General opposes the new Human Rights Defenders Protection Bill, citing legal overlap, sparking a clash ...
The Nation Newspaper

UN, EU pledge support for improved human rights protection in Nigeria

The United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU) have pledged their support for efforts aimed at strengthening human rights protection in the country. They commended the effort of the National ...
The Nation Newspaper

16 days of activism: NHRC, others demand protection of human rights

As part of activities to mark this year’s 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the National Human Rights Commission and the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) have called for the ...
Business Day

Justice Minister opposes human rights protection bill

Lateef Fagbemi, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, has opposed a proposed Rights Defenders ...
Daily Sun

HRW, rights groups call on govt to strengthen human rights

The organisations further recommended policy reforms and legislative measures to strengthen rights protections.
Oman Observer

Seminar highlights human rights protection in digital space, AI

MUSCAT: The Oman Human Rights Committee held a seminar on Monday titled 'Protecting Human Rights in the Digital Space and ...