Belarus must not execute Viktar Serhil
Despite continuing pressure, Belarusian authorities continue to carry out executions.
Three activists face prison for peaceful rally
Three activists are facing prison time for calling for constitutional reform and criticising military rule.
Five activists arrested after illegal raid
Five activists were arrested during an illegal raid. The activists claim security forces committed multiple violations.
Ombudsman's life at risk over death threats
An Ecuadorian Ombudsman's life is at risk in retaliation for his human rights work. He and his family must be protected.
Student Fundraising Update: March 2020
A student fundraising update with news of an exciting matched funding opportunity.
Minor on trial over social media posts
A Yemeni teen-refugee in Jordan is being tried for “blasphemy” and “insulting religious feelings” for social media posts.
Journalist jailed and at risk of torture
A journalist is being held in pre-trial detention on false charges of "inciting religious discord" for his work.
Venezuela: Prisoner of conscience's life at great risk
A 60-year-old Venezuelan labour rights activist with hypertension is being denied medical treatment in prison.
Singer arrested for hurting religious sentiment
A popular Bangladeshi folk singer faces up to five years in prison for saying music is not forbidden by the Qu'ran.
Eighth update: Activist reports ill-treatment in prison
Iranian officials subjected human rights defender Narges Mohammadi to ill-treatment during her transfer to Zanjan Prison.