Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh received the 2026 Václav Havel Human Rights Prize for defending activists and fighting compulsory hijab laws. Her daughter accepted the award at the Council of Europe.
Tag: Human Rights
Council of Europe Opens UN Observer Office
The Council of Europe has launched its first permanent UN Observer Office in New York to deepen global cooperation, promote international law, and advance human rights, democracy, and democratic security.
UN Demands Sri Lanka Human Rights Reforms
A comprehensive UN human rights report urges Sri Lanka to enact sweeping institutional reforms, halt state surveillance, suspend repressive anti-terror laws, and establish accountability for historical and ongoing custodial abuses.
Amnesty Exposes India Protest Police Violence
Amnesty International’s new digital investigation exposes unlawful and deadly police force against peaceful CJP-led protesters in India, revealing ongoing police impunity and a complete lack of accountability for security personnel.
European Court of Human Rights Open for Public
The European Court of Human Rights launches a new initiative, opening its doors to the public in Strasbourg every month to strengthen understanding of its crucial role in defending rights.
India Added to CIVICUS Human Rights Watchlist
India joins the CIVICUS human rights watchlist as authorities intensify crackdowns on dissent. Rapidly deteriorating civic freedoms, misuse of anti-terror laws, and strict NGO funding restrictions mark Modi’s third term.
AI’s Paradox: Democracy vs. Technology Risks
The Council of Europe highlights AI as a transformative revolution, warning of risks like mass surveillance and disinformation while advocating for its potential to enhance public participation and democratic innovation.
Moldova Unveils National Safety Plan for Reporters at European Press Freedom Summit
Moldova Unveils National Safety Plan for Reporters at European Press Freedom Summit The project, titled “Youth facing discrimination—why journalists matter,” aims to educate young citizens on the links between journalist…