Uganda: Uganda Bans Prominent LGBTQ Rights Group

Last week, Uganda's National Bureau for Non-governmental Organizations banned Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), a prominent lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ)… Read more »

Africa: FIFA/Qatar - Commit to Compensate Abused Migrant Workers

Existing Compensation Mechanisms Critical Starting Point to Fix Longstanding Wrongs Read more »

Guinea: Government Dissolves Opposition Coalition

Blow to Democracy, Human Rights Read more »

Cameroon: Army Killings, Disappearances, in North-West Region

Investigate and Prosecute Abusive Security Forces Read more »

Nigeria: Insecurity Grips Nation's Capital

Attacks, Threats by Multiple Groups Raise Serious Concerns Read more »

Mali: Rights Reforms Crucial for Civilian Rule

Ensure Free Speech, Fair Trials During 2-Year Transition Read more »

Central African Republic: ICC Issues Warrant for Central African Republic Rebel Leader

Seleka Commander Noureddine Adam Wanted for War Crimes Read more »

Africa: Saving Lives in Time of War

The alternative to war constrained by the laws of armed conflict, or international humanitarian law, is what is known as total war--war fought without any effort to minimize harm… Read more »

Africa: Countries Should Remove Barriers That Keep Young Mothers Out of School

Many African governments have made important progress to advance and protect girls' right to education. But tens of thousands of adolescent girls across Africa still face barriers… Read more »

Kenya: Police Impunity Raises Election Risk

Authorities Yet to Investigate Killings by Security Forces Linked to 2017 Voting Read more »

Kenya: Concerns Over Possible Violence if Presidential Poll is Disputed

In the August 9 general election, Kenyans will vote for members of county assemblies, county governors, members of the national assembly and senate, and the successor to President… Read more »

Nigeria: What Lay Behind the Brutal Killing of a Nigerian in Italy?

Investigation Should Consider Racist Motivation Read more »

Libya: EU's Drone Is Another Threat to Migrants and Refugees

Frontex Aerial Surveillance Facilitates Return to Abuse in Libya Read more »

Morocco: Morocco's Hidden Repression

Shrinking Space for Dissent, Independent Journalism Read more »

South Sudan: Adoption of the Outcome of the UN Universal Periodic Review

Mr President, Read more »

Libya: UN Rights Body Should Renew Fact-Finding Mission

Item 10 - Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya - HRC50 Read more »

Morocco: Morocco - 'Playbook' to Mask Worsening Repression

Surveillance, Smear Campaigns, Intimidation, Prison After Unfair Trial Read more »

Morocco: Uyghur Activist At Risk of Extradition

Risk of Torture if Returned to China Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia's Constitutional Referendum

Tunisia's shuttered parliament. President Saeid suspended the body on July 25 as part of his seizure of extraordinary powers. July 26, 2021, Bardo, Tunis, Tunisia. © 2021… Read more »

Tunisia: Questions and Answers On the Draft Constitution

July 25 Referendum on a Text Weak in Rights Safeguards Read more »

Zambia: Woman Footballer Sex Tested Because FIFA Allows It

Barbra Banda's Fundamental Rights Violated Read more »

Africa: Submission to the Committee On the Rights of the Child Review of São Tomé and Príncipe

This submission relates to the review of São Tomé and Príncipe under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. This submission focuses on teenage pregnancy… Read more »

Mauritius: Submission to the Committee On the Rights of the Child Review of Mauritius

This submission relates to the review of Mauritius under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. This submission focuses on teenage pregnancy and child marriage and protecting… Read more »

Egypt: Joint Statement Regarding Statements On COP27 in Egypt

Egyptian authorities should ease their grip on civic space and uphold the rights to freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly to enable a successful climate summit,… Read more »

Angola: Former Angolan President Dos Santos Dies

A Legacy Marked by Abuses and Impunity Read more »