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THE RIGHTS OF MUSLIM WOMEN ARE UNDER ATTACK IN EUROPE
Europe has been having a long-lasting battle with trying to minimise discrimination based on one’s religion. However, the implementations of
Controversy Arises as Stockholm Court Segregates Damages from Lundin Oil Trial
In a landmark trial gripping the attention of Sweden, two former executives from a prominent Swedish oil company, Lundin Oil,
The Increasing Threat to Journalists and Human Rights in Azerbaijan
In recent years, Azerbaijan has experienced a troubling increase in journalist arrests and human rights violations. This crackdown on independent
China’s Human Rights Violations in Uyghur and Other Muslim Regions
China has been widely condemned for gross human rights violations in Uyghur and other Muslim regions, particularly in Xinjiang province.
French Judges Issue Arrest Warrants for Assad and Associates Over Chemical Attacks
French criminal investigative judges have issued arrest warrants for Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad and three associates in connection with the
Journalist Tolga Sardan’s Arrest: A Challenge to Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression in Turkey
In Turkiye, T24 writer and experienced journalist Tolga Şardan was arrested on November 1, within the scope of the investigation
Challenges to Turkey’s Council of Europe Membership: Defending Human Rights and the Rule of Law
As Rights Defenders, we have deep concern regarding recent developments that question Turkey’s continued membership in the Council of Europe.
Silencing the Golden Orange: The Antalya Film Festival Controversy and the Battle for Artistic Freedom
Antalya, a municipality in southern Turkey, made headlines recently when it decided to cancel the long-standing Antalya Golden Orange Film
Urgent Appeal for the Release of Can Atalay
Urgent Appeal for the Release of Can Atalay, Elected Lawmaker, in Compliance with Constitutional Rights Can Atalay, an elected lawmaker
Human Rights Violations Suffered by Oleg Orlov
Oleg Orlov, a prominent Russian human rights defender and co-chairman of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization Memorial, has faced numerous
The UK Government’s Controversial Plan to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
Introduction: The United Kingdom government has faced significant criticism for its plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda as part
In Defense of Freedom of Expression: The Aida Ćorović Case
On October 3, 2023, Serbian activist Aida Ćorović faced a conviction and a fine for a protest incident that occurred