Human rights organizations are calling on Croatian President Zoran Milanovic to revoke Branimir Glavas's general's rank and other military decorations following his conviction for the wartime killings of Serb civilians.
International legal and human rights organizations have condemned Tunisian authorities for escalating attacks on the legal profession, judicial independence, and civil society.
Ghana's parliament has passed a controversial bill that criminalizes the promotion of LGBTQ activities. The legislation has drawn criticism from human rights organizations.
Israel has stated its intention to carry out an "emigration project" in Gaza, a plan that human rights organizations contend aims to implement ethnic cleansing in the strip.
Iranian authorities secretly executed two Kurdish activists and two Iraqi citizens, prompting human rights organizations to raise alarms over severe violations, as families were neither informed nor allowed final visits.
Amnesty International, the United Nations, and human rights organizations report a global increase in the use of sexual violence in armed conflicts, with particularly grave situations noted in Sudan and Ethiopia.
Two men were executed by hanging in Iran on Wednesday, authorities and human rights organizations announced. One was convicted of alleged cooperation with Israeli intelligence, while the second was accused of murdering a police officer.
Iranian authorities have executed Sassana Azadvarda, a 21-year-old karateka who was arrested during protests, amidst warnings from the UN and human rights organizations about a drastic increase in death penalties since the start of the war.
Human rights organizations in Lithuania are set to submit a petition with over 40,000 signatures to the Seimas (parliament), demanding stronger measures to combat sexual violence.
Human rights organizations, including Amnesty and HRW, have criticized the conviction of Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham, warning it could have a chilling effect on activism.
Indonesian human rights organizations have released a report detailing widespread abuses during the 2025 protests, including alleged sexual abuse against minor female protesters by law enforcement.
Iran's head of forensic medicine claims at least 3,375 people have died as a result of Israeli and American airstrikes, though human rights organizations report significantly higher figures.
Human rights organizations are raising concerns about Salvadoran migrants deported from the U.S. who routinely disappear into prisons upon their return to El Salvador, often remaining incommunicado for years.
Human rights organizations in Lithuania have officially appealed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, urging them to halt an initiative for a referendum to amend a constitutional article.
Human rights organizations have reported a dramatic increase in executions in Iran, with at least 1,639 people executed last year. This figure highlights growing concerns over the country's human rights record.
The Israeli army is reportedly using remote detonations to "erase" villages in southern Lebanon, an action condemned by human rights organizations as "domicide" and a war crime. New raids have reportedly killed at least 11 people.
Myanmar has appointed a new president amidst its ongoing civil war, as the country attempts to transition to civilian rule, though human rights organizations view this as a deceptive move.
Iran has reportedly executed two additional political prisoners, raising concerns among human rights organizations about the country's judicial practices.
The Knesset is advancing a controversial law, initiated by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, that would impose the death penalty on Palestinians, drawing increasing criticism from opponents and human rights organizations.
Human rights organizations are raising fears that arrests and national security laws are increasingly being used to stifle free speech and dissent in Pakistan, drawing international scrutiny to the country's civil liberties.
Hungarian human rights organizations have expressed concern regarding the appointment of Daria Boiarskaia, a former interpreter for Vladimir Putin, to a key role in an international mission monitoring the April 12 elections in Hungary.
International human rights organizations have condemned gender tests and related interventions, describing them as a 'catastrophic erosion of women's rights and safety.'
Senegal has passed a new law that significantly increases prison sentences for homosexuality, with fines ranging from 3,048 to 15,244 euros, sparking concerns among human rights organizations.
Germany carried out its first deportation of 20 criminals to Afghanistan via a charter flight without the involvement of third countries, drawing criticism from human rights organizations.
A review for 2025 indicates that Turkey's record on torture and ill-treatment continues to worsen, with human rights organizations documenting widespread allegations despite international commitments.
Human rights organizations have expressed alarm over an increase in political violence, urging a stop to the unrest ahead of next year's upcoming elections.
Freedom of expression and human rights organizations in Argentina are warning that a provision in President Milei's proposed lobby bill could weaken democratic participation and lead to "permanent state surveillance."
International press freedom and human rights organizations have called on Turkey to release journalist İsmail Arı ahead of his scheduled court hearing on June 5.
Residents, opposition parties, and human rights organizations in Ethiopia's Tigray region have expressed deep concern over reports of young people being forcibly conscripted for military service.
A 28-year-old woman, Asma Sarei, was executed in Iran after giving birth in prison, according to human rights organizations. She was reportedly hanged on May 20 in Ardabil.
An article published last week in The New York Times, reporting on alleged harassment and rapes committed by Israelis against Palestinians, has sparked a furious backlash and led Israel to threaten legal action against the newspaper. Human rights organizations have reported on such abuses for years.
The European Union has begun opening communication channels with the Taliban regime as part of an effort to increase deportations, a move that has drawn warnings from human rights organizations and left-wing parliamentary groups.
Tunisia has suspended several human rights organizations that played a significant role in shaping its democracy. The move has drawn criticism from Human Rights Watch.
Five human rights organizations have urged the immediate release of critically ill Kurdish prisoner Enver Yanık, citing obstruction of medical treatment by prison authorities and violations of international standards.
The Strasbourg Court has condemned Bulgaria in a case brought by the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee, citing a lack of minimal guarantees against arbitrary and illegal data processing by DANS for civil activists and human rights organizations.
Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have issued reports and statements detailing a wide array of human rights violations and concerns across numerous countries. These denunciations highlight issues ranging from systematic repression and disappearances to problematic legislation and specific cases of liberty violation.
Mozambique's opposition leader, Mondlane, claims that 55 of his supporters have been assassinated, with cases reported to the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Ministry of Interior, and known to human rights organizations.
Arab Barghouti, son of Marwan Barghouti, is calling on human rights organizations to intensify their efforts to address and stop the abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israel.
Human rights organizations report a significant increase in executions in Iran, stating that the regime uses the death penalty to instill fear and suppress protests, and have presented new figures with an appeal.
Human rights organizations are asking a court in The Hague to compel Dutch prosecutors to bring criminal charges against Booking.com for its alleged involvement in Israeli settlement rentals.
Dozens of US and international human rights organizations are protesting the Trump administration’s plan to establish a camp at Guantánamo Bay for Cuban migrants fleeing any humanitarian crisis on the island.
Human rights organizations report that a fourth individual has been executed in Iran for their alleged involvement in a secret military operation, with another execution potentially scheduled in the coming days.
International press and human rights organizations have called on the European Union to revise its visa policies for Turkish journalists, arguing that the current system restricts press freedom and isolates reporters.
Thousands of people participated in a procession through Buenos Aires to commemorate the victims of the Videla regime, during which an estimated 30,000 individuals disappeared, according to human rights organizations.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has altered the Constitution to endorse life imprisonment, while his government criticized a report by international legal experts warning of crimes against humanity and lashed out at human rights organizations.
Seven international human rights organizations have urged UN member states to support a Tax Treaty aimed at global economic equality and the fulfillment of human rights, emphasizing it as a mechanism to fight global inequality.
China is set to approve a new law aimed at promoting national unity, which the government deems essential for social cohesion and economic development, though human rights organizations express concerns.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and 17 other press freedom and human rights organizations have urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to uphold constitutional and international obligations regarding media freedom in Pakistan.
Human rights organizations have issued a warning that Ethiopia is on the brink of a new conflict, raising alarms about the deteriorating security situation.
Human rights organizations report that Iran is using the ongoing conflict with Israel as a pretext to increase the number of executions within the country. These groups allege that the war provides cover for a crackdown on dissent and other offenses.
Over 100 human rights organizations are strongly protesting the use of AI-powered age recognition technology for minor asylum seekers, highlighting concerns that trauma from flight can profoundly alter a child's facial appearance.
The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has defended its involvement in anti-robbery raids, responding to growing concerns from human rights organizations regarding their role in civilian law enforcement.
Ten human rights organizations in Germany have criticized the country's 'rapid militarization,' stating that security interests are increasingly being prioritized over fundamental rights, as detailed in their '2026 Fundamental Rights Report.'
Ghana's New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged the international diplomatic community and human rights organizations to address emerging challenges to democratic governance and political prosecutions in the country.
Families and human rights organizations are demanding the safe return of Pakistani crew members who remain in captivity after being seized by Somali pirates. Concerns are growing over their prolonged detention.
Tens of thousands of individuals from over 130 countries have reportedly joined the Russian army to fight against Ukraine, with human rights organizations suggesting that some recruitment involves human trafficking.
Human rights organizations allege that Russia has established a global recruitment network, targeting tens of thousands of vulnerable migrants from over 130 countries to fight in its ongoing war against Ukraine.
Human rights organizations have expressed concerns that the upcoming World Cup, if held under a Trump administration, would become a 'bonanza of sportswashing,' raising questions about protests and policing.
Over 120 human rights organizations, led by Amnesty International and the ACLU, have issued a travel advisory for the United States ahead of the upcoming World Cup. The advisory highlights concerns regarding human rights issues in the U.S. for potential visitors.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reportedly issued hundreds of death sentences, prompting warnings from human rights organizations about the significant increase in capital punishment.
Several human rights organizations have called on the European Union to intervene regarding Lithuania's proposed family referendum, expressing concerns about its implications.
Iran has reportedly carried out over 1,600 executions in 2025, marking a significant increase and the highest level recorded, according to international human rights organizations.
Saudi Arabia has carried out the execution of seven people in one day, raising concerns among human rights organizations regarding the kingdom's use of capital punishment.
Human rights organizations Promo-LEX and EPLN have filed a complaint with the UN Human Rights Council regarding the case of Moldovan citizen Alexandr Dimov, who was sentenced to 20 years in Transnistria.
The Israeli parliament is considering a controversial bill to introduce the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorism, a proposal pushed by the far-right that has drawn condemnation from the UN, EU, and human rights organizations.
Reports from Reuters, citing Palestinians and human rights organizations, indicate that acts of violence, including arson, beatings, and theft, have become "almost daily" in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, with attacks intensifying recently after an Israeli death.
Hungarian human rights organizations have expressed concern regarding the appointment of Daria Boyarskaya, a former translator for Vladimir Putin, to a key position within the OSCE mission tasked with monitoring the upcoming elections in Hungary.
Hungarian government decrees aimed at protecting 'local identity' have been deemed discriminatory by the government office and must be repealed, a decision welcomed by human rights organizations who believe the entire settlement-regulating law should be removed from the legal system.
Senegal's government has approved a more stringent anti-gay law, a move that has prompted significant concerns from various human rights organizations.
Following the death of a student at the Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Senegal, human rights organizations are demanding justice and accountability.
Colombia's ELN guerrilla group has announced a unilateral ceasefire from March 7 to 10, coinciding with the Colombian elections. Human rights organizations report that the group has been responsible for nearly 100,000 displacements in the past year.
According to human rights organizations, the law passed by Parliament excludes hundreds of cases of people unjustly convicted for defending their social rights or for criticizing those in power. Prisoners are also protesting against their detention conditions.
Human rights organizations are issuing warnings that Ethiopia is on the verge of renewed large-scale conflict, urging urgent international intervention.