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…]

In a shocking revelation, North Korean soldiers allegedly deployed to Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine have cast a grim spotlight on human rights abuses, sparking international condemnation. The claims surfaced on Monday, 14 January 2025, through a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), which detailed the exploitation of North Korean labourers[Read More…]

In a world rife with cultural diversity and evolving legal systems, one might expect significant differences in how societies value the human body and its parts. Recent research suggests a strong, cross-cultural consensus on the value of various body parts. This may mean our views on bodily worth are deeply[Read More…]

In a nation where homosexuality is criminalised and societal prejudice runs deep, one lawyer stands resolute, risking personal safety to champion the rights of the LGBT community. Alice Nkom, an 80-year-old Cameroonian attorney, has dedicated over two decades to defending individuals persecuted for their sexual orientation, challenging both legal statutes[Read More…]

In a surprise, 73-year-old ex-Disney analyst, Deborah Violante, has dropped her lawsuit against the company for age discrimination and retaliation. The lawsuit, filed in July 2024, alleged that Violante was unjustly terminated due to her age and a medical disability. Violante, who dedicated 18 years to Disney, claimed she faced[Read More…]