Britain is shaking things up with its biggest asylum policy changes in recent times. The government is taking a page from Denmark's book, a country known for its strict immigration rules. The new plan includes cutting support for some asylum seekers, like housing and weekly money, if they can work but don't or if they break the law. The goal? To make Britain less ap...
South Africa is set to make a bold statement at the upcoming G20 summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country will symbolically hand over the presidency to an "empty chair. " This gesture is a response to the absence of U. S. leadership at the event. The U. S. has decided not to send any officials due to claims of human rights abuses in South Africa. ...
Over 250 Venezuelans, sent to El Salvador from the US, faced terrible treatment. They were beaten, starved, and even sexually assaulted. This happened in a big detention center called Cecot. The conditions there were very bad. The prisoners were kept in secret, given little food, and treated badly. The US government under Trump knew about these problems. They sent t...
A U. S. congresswoman has raised serious concerns about the conditions at a massive migrant detention camp in Texas. The camp, located on a military base in El Paso, has been criticized for providing poor-quality water, spoiled food, and insufficient medical care to detainees. The congresswoman, a Democrat from Texas, described the situation as "dangerous and inhuman...
The U. S. military has recently conducted two more strikes in the Pacific, targeting boats they claim were involved in drug trafficking. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that six individuals were killed in these strikes, bringing the total number of deaths from such operations to 76. The strikes took place on Sunday in international waters, with each boat al...
In the bustling city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a heartbreaking scene unfolds. Children, born to unwed mothers, are living on the streets, invisible to society. These children, often the result of relationships between Kenyan women and other immigrants, face a grim reality. Their mothers, who came to Saudi Arabia seeking better opportunities, are now trapped. They cann...
In a brief chat during a recent meeting, U. S. President Donald Trump brought up the case of Jimmy Lai, a media tycoon from Hong Kong who's currently behind bars. Lai, now 77, is facing serious charges related to national security. Trump didn't ask for a specific deal to free Lai, but he did express concerns about Lai's health and well-being. The talk lasted less tha...
Louise Brink Géczy, a respected educator from Harford County, passed away on October 27 at the age of 79. Her influence extended far beyond the classroom, touching the lives of many students and colleagues. She was known for her dedication to teaching and her commitment to human rights. Born in Ohio, Louise began her teaching journey in Florida, where she met her hu...
Torture prevention has been a hot topic since the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture was created in 2002. This agreement aimed to stop torture and mistreatment through surprise visits. Over the years, many guides and reports have been published to help with this mission. These include practical guides on national preventive mechanisms, books question...
In May 2025, a significant step was taken to support survivors of human rights abuses. The International Accountability Platform for Belarus (IAPB) released a practice note titled "A Survivor-Centred Approach to Documentation for Criminal Accountability. " This guide is a big deal because it focuses on the needs, safety, and rights of survivors while documenting huma...