Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Human Rights

Guatemala: Failed Response to Sexual Violence Against Girls

Guatemala is failing to prevent and address systemic sexual violence, resulting in forced pregnancies among girls under 14.Girls who have experienced sexual...

A human rights perspective on Turkey’s drone exports

Turkey’s rapid rise as a major drone exporter has sparked debate over its human rights implications....

UK Encryption Order Threatens Global Privacy Rights

(London) – The United Kingdom government’s order to Apple to allow access to encrypted cloud data...

The Abuse of Facial Recognition Technology in the Hong Kong …

Overview Facial recognition technology has become a powerful tool in the last ten years, with uses ranging from improved security to personalized customer experiences....

Bangladesh: Uphold Impartiality in Law Enforcement

(New York) – The interim government in Bangladesh should ensure that security forces act with neutrality...

Philippines: Terrorism-Financing Charges Abused | Human Righ…

(Manila) – Philippine authorities are filing baseless terrorism-financing charges against civil society groups and activists, apparently...

US: New Jersey Indiscriminately Prosecutes Children as Adult…

A New Jersey law that allows prosecutors to unilaterally decide whether children are tried as...

Negotiations for UN Tax Treaty Present Historic Opportunity …

This week, United Nations member states began negotiating a first-ever treaty on international tax cooperation...

UN Needs Backup Plan to Keep Saving Lives

The United Nations leadership and its member countries need a backup plan to ensure lifesaving...

Blurring the Reality of Death and the Illusion of Life – UAB…

Griefbots are an emerging technological phenomenon designed to mimic deceased individuals’ speech, behaviors, and even personalities. These digital entities are often powered by...