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Recent Increase in Human Rights Violations in Belarus
In recent years, the human rights situation in Belarus has deteriorated significantly, with an alarming increase in violations and repression
What has been happening in Iran with the compulsory veiling after the mass protests?
An image taken during the ‘Women, Life, Freedom’ protests shows red paint and “Iran” in a protester’s hand. Source: The
Unlawfully imprisoned journalist struggling with health conditions in prison
The image shows Ziya Ataman posing while holding his camera, a woman in the background. Source: Evrensel In 2016, after
An award-winning artist fired by the Guardian
Photo: Steve Bell’s cartoon: captured “Residents of Gaza, get out now”, showing Netanyahu cutting his exposed belly shape of Gaza
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
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.
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
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
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