In a stark appeal highlighting the dire conditions within United Arab Emirates (UAE) prisons, British businessman Ryan Cornelius, 70, has urged the UK Foreign Office for protection after prison officials attempted to coerce him into signing a document asserting that his human rights were being respected. Cornelius, a father of[Read More…]

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office on January 20, 2025, his administration is poised to implement Project 2025, a comprehensive conservative agenda with significant implications for reproductive rights and civil liberties across the United States. Project 2025, developed by The Heritage Foundation, outlines a series of policy shifts[Read More…]

In a significant development, a United Nations official has commended the Philippines for its recent strides in advancing human rights, particularly in the realm of anti-corruption efforts. Daniele Marchesi, Country Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), lauded these achievements during the 5th State Conference on[Read More…]

As President Donald Trump embarks on his second term, Amnesty International has issued a stark warning, urging the administration to uphold human rights in all policies and actions. Paul O’Brien, Executive Director of Amnesty International USA, expressed deep concern over President Trump’s previous term and campaign rhetoric, highlighting threats to[Read More…]

Eight civil rights organizations gathered on January 20, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy of equality and justice. The event, held at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, aimed to reaffirm King’s message of unity while addressing a surge in divisive rhetoric and hate crimes[Read More…]

In a troubling case highlighting human rights concerns in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), British businessman Ryan Cornelius, 70, has been imprisoned in Dubai since 2008 over an alleged £370 million fraud. Initially sentenced to 10 years, his imprisonment has been extended until 2038. Cornelius recently appealed to the UK[Read More…]

In a poignant reminder of unfulfilled political pledges, the Biden administration, like its predecessors, has failed to close the controversial Guantanamo Bay detention facility, despite promises to do so. Established in 2002 in the aftermath of 9/11, the prison has become a symbol of human rights abuses, indefinite detention, and[Read More…]

As Belarus continues its international isolation, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski has become a prominent symbol of the ongoing human rights crisis gripping the Eastern European nation.  Speaking through his lawyers, Bialiatski, currently serving a decade-long sentence in a Belarusian prison, issued a stark warning about the state of[Read More…]

In a case that has drawn international attention, Egyptian human rights activist Mohamed El-Baqer was released on bail Sunday, after facing terrorism-related charges. The release, which took place in Cairo, follows years of legal battles and mounting criticism of Egypt’s human rights record. Supporters say the charges are baseless and[Read More…]