Ojukwu: Torture An Egregious Breach Of Human Rights
According to Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), torture is a heinous affront…
Poland Ordered To Pay Woman For Denying Her Abortion
The European Court of Human Rights has ordered the government of Poland to pay a woman 16,000 euros (more than…
Mahsa Amini: Over 200 Killed In Iranian Protests
No fewer than 200 people have been confirmed dead so far in Iran ever since a nationwide protest broke out…
Wangari Maathai: An African Science Shero You Should Know
Described by the United Nations as the ‘Woman of trees’, Wangari Maathai, was an environmentalist, human rights activist, and first…
Blinken Raises ‘Serious Concerns’ On Human Rights In Rwanda
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has revealed that he raised ‘serious concerns’ over human rights in Rwanda during yesterday’s…
Malaysia Moves To Abolish Mandatory Death Penalty
Malaysia’s government on Friday revealed that it has agreed to abolish the mandatory death penalty, with campaigners welcoming the move…
Author Charged With Cyber Stalking Ugandan President
A popular Ugandan author and activist identified as Norman Tumuhimbise and a female journalist have been charged with cyber-stalking the…
Breaking: Saudi Arabia Abolishes Flogging
Saudi Arabia has abolished flogging as a punishment, the state human rights commission said Saturday, hailing a “major step forward”…
CSO Calls For Speedy Passage Of Electoral Reforms Bill
The Conscience for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR) has called on the National Assembly to hasten the passage of…