Australia Appoints First Anti-Slavery Commissioner to Combat Modern Slavery Australia has appointed its first Anti-Slavery Commissioner as part of the country’s efforts to tackle modern slavery. This pivotal appointment marks a major step toward combatting the increasing issue of human trafficking, forced labor, and other forms of exploitation. The new Anti-Slavery Commissioner will oversee the…
Switzerland’s Burqa Ban Law to Take Effect in 2025 Switzerland is set to implement a law that will ban the full-face veil, commonly known as the burqa, from 2025. The decision, passed by a referendum in 2021, has sparked a heated debate across the country and beyond, with supporters hailing it as a step toward…
Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia Awarded the 2024 Sakharov Prize Introduction to the Sakharov Prize The European Parliament has awarded the prestigious 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Venezuelan opposition leaders Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. This honor is bestowed annually to individuals or groups who have made significant…
NHRC Concludes National Conference Advocating for Older Persons’ Rights Overview of the Conference The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recently concluded a significant national conference focused on advocating for the rights of older persons. This conference, held in New Delhi, aimed to address the various challenges faced by the elderly population in India. With the…
Nihon Hidankyo Organization Honored with the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize The Nihon Hidankyo Organization, a prominent Japanese group advocating for the rights and support of atomic bomb survivors, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. This esteemed recognition highlights the organization’s relentless efforts in raising awareness about the humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons and…
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): Safeguarding Human Rights in India The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is a statutory body established on October 12, 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA) of 1993. Its primary objective is to protect and promote human rights, which include civil, political, economic, social, and cultural…
Successful Conclusion of Two-Day Human Rights Training Programme Overview of the Training Programme The recent two-day Human Rights Training Programme, held on [date], concluded successfully with a focus on enhancing awareness and understanding of human rights issues among participants. Organized by [organizing body], this programme aimed to equip attendees with essential knowledge and practical skills…
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances 2024 On August 30, 2024, the global community observed the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. This significant day sheds light on the plight of individuals who have been forcibly disappeared, and advocates for their rights and justice. The observance of this day is crucial…
European Commission Excludes Tanzania from Conservation Grant Overview of the Decision The European Commission (EC) has recently excluded Tanzania from its NaturAfrica conservation grant, a move that holds significant implications for conservation efforts within East Africa. This decision, primarily driven by documented human rights violations, focuses on the forced eviction of Maasai communities from the…
EU Adopts Groundbreaking Legislation Combatting Violence Against Women The European Union (EU) has recently made a significant stride in the fight against gender-based violence by adopting groundbreaking legislation aimed at combating violence against women. This legislative move comes in response to the alarming rates of violence experienced by women across the EU member states. The…
