Al Abbas Shrine Discusses Joint Cooperation with Office of United Nations in Geneva

The Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) holy shrine discusses ways of joint cooperation with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights at the United…

China Uyghur Muslim under repression, incarcerated, charged with terrorism

One in 25 people sentenced to prison on terrorism-related charges in Konasheher, Xinjiang province, where Communist party represses Muslim minority.

Coalition of UK CSOs urge government to halt anti-boycott legislation

The 46 UK-based groups said in a statement that they oppose plans by the government to table an “anti-boycott” bill, saying it presents a "threat to freedom of expression, and the ability of…

Saudi judges arrested for 'high treason,' say rights groups

At least nine judges have been arrested, including three from Saudi Arabia's highest court, in what rights groups say resembles previous purges against MBS's opponents.

Egypt: Investigate police officers, not detainees, for leaked torture videos

It is both shameful and surreal that the Egyptian authorities’ response to this video was to punish the victims and some of their friends instead of immediately investigating those caught on…

Princess says Interpol warrant 'politically targets' her and partner

Sheikha Moneera Fahad Al Sabah and blogger Mesaed al-Mesaileem say they face torture and possible death if extradited.

Trend Of Mob Violence, ‘Vigilante Justice’ Rampant Among Pakistani Youth

“In the ghastly murder of the Sri Lankan national [Priyantha Kumara] in Sialkot, 120 out the 130 suspects were between 18 and 20 years of age,” the Human Rights Secretary said.

Pharmaceutical companies’ failure on equal vaccine access, a human rights catastrophe in 2021

While high income countries hoarded vaccines, callously choking supply to poorer parts of the world, pharma companies played a pivotal role in this unfolding human rights catastrophe – leaving…

I don’t have to choose between my hijab and going to school, but my sisters aren’t so lucky

As a 14-year-old Australian, I urge you to stand in solidarity with me against policymakers in France and India, where they are oppressing Muslim women.

Pope Francis: 'Forgiveness is a human right'

Pope Francis appears on the Italian television programme “Che tempo che fa” for a conversation with host Fabio Fazio. Asked how he manages to bear the weight of so many stories of suffering and…

Iran envoy calls for ensuring Afghans' human rights

Protection of human rights of all Afghans, including women and girls, their participation in the peace and security process as well as their legitimate aspirations must be ensured.

UN sounds alarm over hate crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia

Glorification of war crimes, convicted war criminals triggering anxiety, tensions in communities, says UN rights office.

Arbitrary Arrest to Muffle Israel Normalization Opponents

An independent nongovernmental organization advocating human rights in Saudi Arabia said the Riyadh regime is making use of arbitrary arrest to silence vociferous opponents of normalization of…

Israeli settlers attack Palestinian homes in occupied West Bank

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said that from January to November, Jewish settlers carried out 427 attacks in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

UN High Commissioner says human rights situation in occupied territories has become disastrous

Bachelet criticized Israel’s decision to designate six Palestinian human rights and civil society organizations as “terrorist” and “unlawful.”

Palestine: Killing of young Palestinian by Israeli security condemned

The office urged the “international community to immediately act to stop Israel’s crimes, provide protection to the Palestinian people, end the occupation.

Rights group says no due process for the Israeli outlawed six Palestinian organizations

The Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel said the decisions are marred by critical due process flaws and shortcomings, falling short of international standards.

Hissein Brahim Taha: Protection of Human Rights will be one of my Major Priorities

The Secretary General declared that protection of human rights within and outside the OIC would remain one of his major priorities.

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"Human rights", the text authored by Ayatullah Taskhiri

Human Rights is something that must be practiced rather than preached as many laws have been drafted and too many hills presented, but they remained merely "ink on paper", covered with dust,…