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Poland: Decision to retry activist prosecuted for aiding an abortion should be shown 'compassion'

Justyna Wydrzyńska on trial for supporting a victim of domestic violence Poland has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe ‘Justyna should have never been put on trial in the first place...

Saudi Arabia: Authorities 'must immediately reveal' whereabouts of woman unjustly convicted for social media posts about women's rights

Fitness instructor, Manahel al-Otaibi was sentenced to 11 years in prison in January 2024 Manahel’s family have not heard from her in last two months and fear for her safety ‘She told us about the...

Uganda: Authorities must immediately free trio detained under 'no legal basis' and in violation of human rights law

Kizza Besigye, Haji Obeid Lutale and Eron Kiiza’s detention is a violation of international human rights law Serious concerns over the deterioration of former presidential candidate’s Kizza Besigye’s...

London: Shell must clean up its ‘toxic mess’ in Niger Delta

Day one of Ogale and Bille communities vs Shell trial Photos of protest outside Royal Court of Justice available via link below ‘Shell must take responsibility for the poisoning they have caused both...

UK/China: ‘Red lines, not red carpet’ needed as Lammy hosts top China diplomat in London

‘This is an opportunity to show that the UK will not allow China to buy its silence over human rights concerns’ - Felix Jakens Ahead of the highly anticipated visit from China's Foreign Minister Wang...

UK: over 60% of people agree it should not be a crime for sex workers to work together - new poll

61% of adults believe it should not be a crime for two or more sex workers to work together Over half believe consensual sex work should be fully decriminalised “Full decriminalisation is the only...

London: Activists stage ‘Ecocide Babe’ stunt outside courts as Shell trial begins

Photo op: Activist to hold a ‘baby’ that has simulated crude oil congealed around its mouth highlighting the public health impact of environmental devastation caused by Shell in Nigeria Location &...

Haiti: Children suffering gang recruitment, attacks and sexual violence amid escalating crisis - New Report

Multiple gangs responsible for human rights abuses against children Extreme violence and intimidation rife in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas ‘The lives of far too many children in Haiti are...

Saudi Arabia: Leeds student jailed in Saudi for tweeting in support women's rights released

Salma al-Shehab, a Leeds University PhD student and mother of two was arrested in January 2021 ‘For more than four years she has been subjected to one gross injustice after another’ - Dana Ahmed...

Sudan: Civilians at imminent risk of ‘deadly reprisals’ as forces escalate fighting in Khartoum

Target lists reported to be circulating with activists, human rights and medical workers’ names on them All parties must stop attacking civilians and civilian areas ‘Leadership of both sides must...