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Ukraine: shooting of protesters and reports of vigilante groups 'deeply disturbing'

‘This senseless loss of human life is deeply disturbing’ - John Dalhuisen

Nepal: Hundreds of thousands of women suffering uterine prolapse

Widespread and systemic gender discrimination in Nepal has led to hundreds of thousands of women suffering from ‘uterine prolapse’ a reproductive health condition that leaves them in gr

One year on from Taoiseach apology NI Magdalene survivors still waiting to hear from Ministers

One year on from Taoiseach Enda Kenny's apology to Magdalene survivors in the Republic of Ireland, women in Northern Ireland are still waiting to hear from Ministers if there will be an inquiry int

Ukraine protests: police should stop 'fanning the flames'

‘The dramatic escalation in violence in the last 24 hours is deeply alarming’ - John Dalhuisen

UK: High court decision to uphold use of terrorism legislation against David Miranda 'chilling'

The High Court of England and Wales struck a blow against freedom of expression today when it ruled that the nine-hour detention of David Miranda, partner of the former Guardian journalist

Somali Refugees Forced Back Into Conflict By Targeted Kenyan Violence

Widespread intimidation and extreme violence are forcing Somali refugees out of Kenya, according to an Amnesty International report issued today.

Bahrain: outspoken activist Zainab Al Khawaja faces re-arrest tomorrow

‘The Bahraini authorities must not place Zainab Al Khawaja behind bars yet again’ - Said Boumedouha

Russia: Sochi arrest of Pussy Riot and other activists condemned

‘In Putin’s Russia, the authorities have turned the Olympic rings … into handcuffs to shackle freedom of expression’ - John Dalhuisen

Northern Ireland clerical abuse body being undermined by Church

“Only a proper State-instituted inquiry will tell us the extent of the abuse and help bring to account those responsible.”

North Korea: UN Security Council must act on crimes against humanity

“ The gravity and nature of human rights violations are off the scale.”