‘Stark rise’ in abuse and hate speech directed at LGBT+ people across Europe, report warns
Europe has seen a “stark rise” in abuse and hate speech directed at LGBT+ people…
Human Rights
UK Muslims complain to UN over Sri Lanka’s cremation policy
Muslim Council of Britain leads calls for an end to the ‘unjust and discriminatory’ mandatory…
Review of counter-extremism scheme boycotted over chair’s ‘Islamophobic’ comments
Human rights organisations have boycotted a review of the government’s flagship counter-extremism scheme after its…
Rights groups target sponsors like Airbnb for Beijing Games
In one corner are the 15 leading Olympic sponsors, many household names like Airbnb, Coca-Cola,…
It’s Time to Enact Japan’s Magnitsky Act
On January 27, a group met to discuss establishing a multiparty parliamentary group to enact…
Clubhouse app shows Chinese people’s willingness to talk taboos
Over the past few days, thousands of users from China flocked to the invitation-only audio…
Are the Uyghurs Safe in Turkey?
Many in the Uyghur diaspora feel they have a target on their back. Names in…
Pakistan to have mandatory Arabic Language in Schools
STUDYING Arabic language will soon become compulsory in every school in Pakistan from Grade 1…
Marine Le Pen: National Rally leader goes on trial for Islamic State tweets
French far-right politician Marine Le Pen has gone on trial for posting pictures of Islamic…
China-EU Investment Deal Sparks Backlash Over Rights Concerns
Civil society organizations and members of the European Parliament alike are objecting to the deal…