Venezuelan activist Tarazona has been released from a notorious prison along with eight other detainees, human rights groups say this marks a significant moment in the country’s ongoing political struggles, experts highlight the release amid domestic and international pressure, stay tuned for live updates, reactions from political analysts, and insights into the implications for Venezuela’s human rights situation and government accountability.


Venezuela Activist Tarazona Released From Notorious Jail With 8 Others

The UN Human Rights Council held a special session and voted to extend mandates to scrutinise Iran’s violent crackdown on protests, expanding the fact-finding mission’s work for two more years and the special rapporteur’s monitoring for another year. The resolution condemns abuses and urges Iranian authorities to end brutal repression and protect human rights. Support and opposition among member states highlight global divisions over accountability.

UNHRC Votes to Scrutinise Iran’s Repression, Extends Human Rights Probe Mandate

President Kais Saied launched a harsh crackdown on political freedoms after he staged a power grab in 2021.

Opposition Jailed: Tunisia hands top political figures prison sentences stretching up to 45 years

Saudi Arabia’s execution rate has surged dramatically, with 264 foreign nationals killed for non-violent drug offences since 2024. Human rights groups say the crackdown is unprecedented, sparking global outrage and urgent calls for international intervention. Here’s what the new data reveals and why executions are rising again.

264 Foreigners Executed in Saudi Arabia for Non-Violent Drug Crimes Since 2024

A new UNHCR report reveals that floods, storms, droughts, and rising heat have displaced 250 million people in just ten years — 70,000 every single day. From Rohingya camps to flooded Brazil, climate change is driving hunger, conflict, and forced migration. The UN warns that without urgent climate finance, millions more could be uprooted by 2050.

Climatic Events Trigger 'Human Rights' Crisis

A Tunisian court sentenced 56-year-old Saber Chouchane to death over Facebook posts critical of President Kais Saied, sparking outrage from rights groups.

56 year-old daily labour in Tunisia sentenced to death over Facebook criticism of President Kais Saied

Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid considered 'medium risk' for human rights, says FIFA

Swiss-Indian billionaire appeals to UN after daughter detained In Uganda

Relatives of the 43 students abducted nine years ago marched through Mexico City, chanting each number to honor the missing youths and demand justice. This emotional protest is part of their ongoing fight for answers in one of Mexico’s most notorious human rights cases. Watch as they continue their quest for truth and accountability.

Mexico Protest: Protestors Throw Firecrackers At Government Building

Taliban bought Iranian jammers to block news channels critical of regime's terrible ways

US official meets Dalai Lama to discuss Chinese 'human rights abuses inside Tibet'

UN report slams Canada’s human rights record, says Ottawa fails to protect vulnerable workers

UN report praises Indian business practices for sustainability, human rights compliance

The Vatican will renew a controversial agreement with China despite concerns from senior Catholics and campaigners that it forces the Church to remain silent on human rights abuses. Watch in for more details!

Vatican renews 2018 China pact despite human rights concerns

Vatican renews a controversial pact with China

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged not to give Israel the benefit of a “double standard” amid a controversy with Jerusalem about potential sanctions on an Israeli military unit. Watch in for more details!

No double standard when it comes to human rights and Israel, says Antony Blinken

Climate inaction by Switzerland violated human rights, rules European Court in case filed by 2,000 women

EU imports from Xinjiang have gone up over 200%. Poland, Belgium and the Netherlands are among the biggest buyers from Xinjiang, with most of these countries importing Lithium-ion battries, tomato paste. What happened to Europe's sermons on human rights? What happened to calling out China for genocide?

Gravitas: EU imports from Xinjiang rise 200%, a classic case of European hypocrisy?

UN slams Iran's protest crackdown as 'crimes against humanity'

France has taken a big step towards ensuring women's freedom to choose. France has enshrined abortion in its constitution with historic support of 780 votes to 72. The move was driven by concern that snowballed in France as the U.S. started rolling back abortion rights two years ago.

Gravitas | My Body My Right: France makes abortion a constitutional right

France's Senate adopted a bill to enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in the constitution, clearing a key hurdle for legislation promised by President Emmanuel Macron in response to a rollback in abortion rights in the United States.

France to make abortion a constitutional right

French citizens will soon have access to abortion as constitutional right. The French Senate has voted overwhelmingly to enshrine the right to abortion in the Constitution.

Historic feat for abortion rights in France, bill to receive approval soon

UK PM Rishi Sunak has rowed back on a £1,000 bet with the broadcaster Piers Morgan on whether deportation flights to Rwanda would take off before the general election, saying he was “not a betting person”.

UK's controversial Rwanda legislation: UK Home Office asserts Rwanda is a safe haven

China underwent scrutiny of its human rights record at a U.N. meeting on Tuesday, with mostly Western countries calling for protections for Xinjiang Uyghurs and greater freedom in Hong Kong which Beijing dismissed as guidance based on lies.

China's human rights record condemned at UN, slammed for treatment Uyghurs

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