Thank you for your messages - we have passed these on to our research team in South Africa who will be using them this Wednesday at an anniversary event. We've now closed comments on the blog as we won't be able to send any new...

It seems that this month I can't open a newspaper, watch TV or overhear a conversation on my commute without there being a reference to Human Rights. I did wonder if this is just a heightened sensitivity as I approach the conclusion of...

China Human Rights Briefing April 4-10, 2013 Contents Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment & Punishment Diary Exposes Torture, Other Horrendous Abuses at Labor Camp for Women Arbitrary Detention Journal Editor...

Last week police stood by and watched as Helen Rumbali, a women's rights advocate and former school teacher accused of sorcery, was beheaded in front of her community in Papua New Guinea. Text PAPUA and your full name to 70505 to stop...

Update 30th May: Thank you to everyone who took the time to write all these wondeful birthday messages for Jacqueline. We are gathering all the messages and will pass them on to her. In the meantime, please continue to take action on...