Refugee resettlement worldwide hit a twenty year low due to the pandemic. Find out why the UN says this has to change by the end of the year. (3:30 min read)
Category: Rights
Current events related to political, civil, social and economic rights and human rights defenders worldwide
#EndSARS Protesters: Nigerian Police Kill Ten
EndSARS activists are demanding the end of a goon unit in Nigeria’s police force. Government-sponsored thugs killed ten peaceful protesters. Find out more. (4:45 min read)
Back to School in the Pandemic Period
It’s time for parents to prepare their children to go back to school. Find out why getting back to class this year feels very different across the globe. (5:30 min read)
Attacks Against Journalists: America’s Free Press?
Attacks against journalists were the subject of an open letter from Reporters Sans Frontiers. Find out why their statement singled out the United States. (5:00 min read)
Hong Kong Crackdown Draws International Condemnation
The Hong Kong crackdown drew the attention of world leaders yesterday. Find out the story behind the people of Hong Kong’s latest brush with colonialism. (5:30 min read time)
Chinese Canadian Activists Harassed by Communist China
Chinese Canadian activists are the subject of a new report. Find out how it plans to protect them from Chinese government intimidation and harassment.(5:00 min read)
Infodemic: “Dangerous Outbreak of Misinformation”
The "Infodemic" means all the pandemic-based rumours and lies spreading on the internet. Find out how to prevent these conspiracy theories from spreading. (5:45 min read)
COVID-19 Outbreak Exposes Communist China’s Lies
The COVID-19 outbreak is not only a public health issue. It's also about human rights. Find out how the pandemic exposed Communist China's brutal regime. (7:00 min read)
COVID-19 Human Rights Issues Come to Light
COVID-19 human rights obligations have taken a back seat to protecting public health. Find out why this is starting to change globally. (7:00 min read)
Human Rights Call to Action from UN Chief
The Human Rights Council heard UN chief Antonio Guterres launch a seven point call to action this week. Find out how Guterres plans to get things done. (5:00 min read)