A new bill in Ghana threatens to impose new penalties for #LGBTQ+ identity and advocacy. If implemented, this bill would have serious consequences for civil liberties, #healthcare access, and economic stability. 🔗 Read Raisa Hamlin's news brief: buff.ly/fFjbMC5 📸 Photo: Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty

In #Egypt, people with disabilities continue to face discrimination and systematic barriers to employment. The Egyptian government is not meeting its legal obligations to protect #disabilityrights. 🔗 Read Sheetal Frank's news brief: buff.ly/KWtqrYF 📸 Photo Credit: Mohamed Abd El Eghany / Reuters

In the #UnitedStates, Connecticut's recently passed SB 5 joins several other states in attempting to protect consumers, minors, and employees who may use or be impacted by #AI. 🔗 buff.ly/dVVpHMO #HRRC #HumanRights #Transparency #OnlineSafety #DataPrivacy 📸 Photo: Markus Winkler via Pexels

On #WorldEnvironmentDay we answer the call to combat climate change. Alternative energy sources and forest protection result in less #fossilfuels and flooding. What will you do today to affect #climatechange? #HRRC #HumanRights #NowForClimate #UNEP #UN #ClimateCrisis

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#Capitalism’s need for constant growth suppresses wages, endangers workers, exploits ecosystems, and distorts #Democracy. Read more: www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/the-hum... [Image credit: Alamy]

#Children remain some of the most innocent victims in conflicts. In 2024, over 41,730 violations against children occurred worldwide, an increase of 25% from 2023. The #UN and #HRRC acknowledge and condemn the #abuse suffered by children around the world. #HumanRights #ChildRights

Breaking #News: The #EU has completely prohibited the use of #AI for generating and manipulating #child #sexualabuse material. 🔗https://buff.ly/AX0eNLX #HRRC #HumanRights #EU #ArtificialIntelligence #Digital #Privacy 📸 Photo credit: Robert Collins on Unsplash

Breaking #News: On June 1st, hundreds of people gathered in central #Kenya to protest the creation of an #Ebola #quarantine center. 🔗https://buff.ly/9vsIMJH #HRRC #HumanRights #UnitedStates #Outbreak #WHO #Healthcare 📸 Photo credit: Gani Nurhaki

Breaking #News: #Poland recently passed a bill acknowledging same-sex partnerships. 🔗https://buff.ly/3PzeyTs #HRRC #HumanRights #Poland #PrideMonth #LGBTQ+ 📸 Photo credit: Maico Pereira on Unsplash

Coercion in #mentalhealth care is still common across Europe, yet rights-based approaches remain far from the norm. #WHOEurope convened a conference to change that. #HRRC #HumanRights #WHOEurope Read more in Ana MC Budeanu's #news brief. 🔗 buff.ly/3J0FQy5

“La Casa del Padre” in #Peru has gained public attention and restarted debates over #abortion rights. 🔗https://buff.ly/t8C5sxo #HRRC #HumanRights #ReproductiveRights #SexualViolence #Children #Adolescents

Breaking #News: There is a rise in #politicalviolence in the U.S. and recent controversies show how quickly violent rhetoric can be normalized. 🔗 buff.ly/2M1BYHe #HRRC #HumanRights #Democracy #FreeSpeech #PublicSafety

#PrisonLabor in the United States remains a human rights concern. 🔗 buff.ly/GxV7J21 #HRRC #HumanRights #LaborRights #FairWages #CriminalJustice #PrisonReform

Breaking #News: HRRC endorses the Barnahus Model as a child-friendly, rights-based approach that protects children from #violence. 🔗 www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/the-eur... #HRRC #HumanRights #EU #ChildRights #EndViolence #ChildProtection

#Russia has banned 9 #LGBTQ+ support groups under the "extremist" label, cutting off vital aid to vulnerable communities. #UN officials have condemned the ruling, but the fight is far from over. #HRRC #HumanRights #LGBTQ #Equality buff.ly/13cO5Re

#RuthLópez, a #HumanRights lawyer, remains imprisoned in #ElSalvador without trial since May 2025 for exposing corruption and defending #deportees. Read more: www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/calls-g... #HRRC #News

✨Global Glimmer✨ On November 1, 2026, #Lebanon will officially become a state party to the Mine Ban Treaty. As a country severely impacted by #landmines and other explosive devices after multiple conflicts spanning several decades, this a crucial step. #HRRC #HumanRights #GlobalGlimmer #MineAction

Over 1 billion people globally live with a #mentalhealth disorder, anxiety being the most common. 4 in 5 countries have a #policy on paper, but only 50% are actually implementing them in full compliance with #humanrights. www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/mental-... #HRRC #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Tunisia's #crackdown on NGOs and #humanrights organizations continues to escalate, with serious impacting the ability for civil society organizations to provide services to citizens. Learn more in Sheetal Frank's news brief: buff.ly/oCp264U Photo credit: Chedly Ben Ibrahim/Nurphoto Via AP #HRRC

May 29th is International Day of UN Peacekeepers. For 78 years, peacekeepers have been deployed to conflict and post-conflict areas around the world to protect civilians and help build a sustainable peace. #HRRC #InvestInPeace #unitednations #peacekeepers #peacebuilding #conflict

The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on state responsibility to address #climatechange, backing an International Court of Justice advisory opinion. Read Christine Savino's news brief: buff.ly/pSLmTOH Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons #HRRC #humanrights #environment #unitednations

#CMS proposes rule to cap excessive #Medicaid payments. Reforms set to ensure taxpayer dollars go to patient care, not wasteful financing schemes. Read more in Amy Asubonteng's latest news brief: buff.ly/sK87S3z Image credit: www.kaboompics.com via Pexels #HRRC #HumanRights #Medicare #Healthcare

HRRC's monthly news letter drops today. Sign up to stay updated on our latest news and publications and learn more about our team: www.humanrightsresearch.org/newsletter #HRRC #humanrights #nonprofit #newsletter

HRRC is looking for volunteer contributors! If you're interested in supporting our mission to educate through facts, advocate through research findings, and take action to implement change, check out our website to learn more. www.humanrightsresearch.org/contributors #HRRC #humanrights #volunteer

#EU AI Act bans emotional surveillance, subliminal manipulation, and exploitative #AI systems. #HRRC supports these measures to protect mental health and freedom of thought. Read more: #HumanRights #AI #CognitiveLiberty #DigitalRights #News

Breaking #News: #Turkish #police stormed the headquarters of the CHP, #Türkiye’s main opposition party, in response to #protests of the Turkish court’s removal of the party’s leader, Özgür Özel. 🔗https://buff.ly/rCGXaq8 #HRRC #HumanRights #FreeSpeech #FreeAssembly #PoliticalFreedom

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs in the #UnitedStates are integral to #childdevelopment, especially under the CRC. 🔗https://buff.ly/B9QZHa7 #HRRC #HumanRights #UnitedStates #Education #K-12

Breaking #News: Recent surge of #xenophobic violence in #SouthAfrica with fatal outcomes. This has also impacted access to #healthcare and #education in various cities. 🔗https://buff.ly/uQR9PXz #HRRC #HumanRights #Immigrants

Breaking #News: #Indonesia is revising its #humanrights and copyright laws to address digital technologies, privacy, environmental rights, and #AI 🔗 www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/the-fut... #HRRC #DigitalRights #CopyrightLaw

African cities need inclusive, community-led solutions that build resilience for lasting #sustainabledevelopment. 🔗 buff.ly/HuglijS #HRRC #HumanRights #ClimateResilience #UrbanDevelopment #WasteManagement #ClimateAction #GreenCities #AfricanDevelopment

Breaking #News: In #Afghanistan, Decree No.18 on spousal separation raises urgent concerns around child marriage, consent, and girls’ rights. 🔗 buff.ly/HuglijS #HRRC #HumanRights #ChildRights #EndChildMarriage #ProtectGirls #GenderEquality #ChildProtection

In 1945, 750 million people lived under colonial rule. Today, under 2 million live in the 17 remaining territories. While the historic wave of #decolonization remains one of the UN's greatest achievements, the push for global #selfdetermination continues. #HRRC #HumanRights #Solidarity #Colonialism

Today is Missing Children’s Day. When a child goes missing, every second counts. HRRC applauds the continued efforts to locate missing children and support their families in the process. #HRRC #HumanRights #MissingChildrensDay #Children #Justice

✨Global Glimmer✨ For the first time in the country’s history, #Poland has officially registered a same-sex marriage. While still illegal under domestic Polish law, this legal breakthrough is a massive step forward for #humanrights and recognition. #HRRC #GlobalGlimmer #LGBTQ #LGBTQRights #News

Breaking #news: #Romania passes law criminalizing #femicide, marking a major milestone in the #EU’s ongoing fight against #genderbasedviolence. The law sets a critical precedent for member states lagging behind on women's safety. buff.ly/ocDHqr3 #HRRC #HumanRights #ViolenceAgainstWomen #WomensRights

Breaking #news: The #EU is moving toward a 2027 Recommendation to ban #conversiontherapy. HRRC calls for regular policy reviews and justice and support for survivors. www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/banning... #HRRC #HumanRights #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #LGBTQIARights #LGBTQRights #Discrimination

Drought and isolation have led to severe food insecurity across North Korea. Government policies make it difficult to cope with harsh weather conditions or to receive humanitarian aid. Read Sheetal Frank's news brief: buff.ly/EFA78cp #HRRC #humanrights #NorthKorea #foodinsecurity #hungercrisis

May is #HaitianHeritageMonth, a time for the Haitian diaspora to celebrate their culture and history. It is also an opportunity to highlight the ongoing human rights crisis in Haiti. Read more in Peter Clarkin's news brief: buff.ly/4dsIrv5 [Image: Jacqueline Macou/Pixabay] #HRRC #humanrights

#US judge blocks #Sanctions against #UN #Palestine expert, citing #FreeSpeech rights. #HRRC condemns retaliation against #HumanRights advocacy. Read more: www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/us-judg... #Israel #Gaza #News

#Afghanistan is facing near record levels of #Malnutrition. #StraitOfHormuz closure worsened the situation. Read more: www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/afghani... #HRRC #HumanRights #WFP #News [Image credit: Farid Ershad via Unsplash]

Breaking #News: Final arguments were heard in #HongKong’s national security case involving two former Tiananmen vigil organizers charged with subversion under #Beijing’s national security law. 🔗https://buff.ly/dAWfTSd #HRRC #HumanRights #HongKong #China #FreeSpeech #FreeAssembly

Breaking #News: Three Kuki-Zo Baptist church leaders were killed in an ambush in Kangpokpi district of #Manipur, #India, amidst ongoing #conflict in the region. 🔗https://buff.ly/mRN92fe #HRRC #HumanRights #EthnicConflict #ReligiousViolence

Almost half of the children in #Gaza are suicidal. Continued violence affects long-term #mentalhealth. More in our latest publication: buff.ly/lOvz1Xg #HRRC #HumanRights #Children #ChildRights #WarCrimes #Healthcare #Israel #Palestine

The #HRW reports that #M23Rebels and the Rwandan soldiers conducted 52 #Executions, and several #Abductions in Eastern #DRC, with 12 still missing. #HRRC condemns #Rwanda for assisting the rebels. Read more: buff.ly/2oU5E9Z #HumanRights #HumanRightWatch #Uvira #SexualViolence #News

Breaking #News: #Afghanistan is facing a #malnutrition crisis that has left millions of women and children at immediate risk of #starvation and long-term health consequences. 🔗https://buff.ly/DYAIefK #HRRC #HumanRights #Afghanistan #BasicRights #Healthcare

Breaking #News: A girls’ boarding school in #Indonesia has been shut down after mass #sexualabuse allegations against its founder. 🔗 buff.ly/4qvoGvJ #HRRC #HumanRights #Accountability #InstitutionalAbuse #StopAbuse #ChildAbuse

New #Report: A huge share of the web is built in a way that blocks people with #disabilities. 🔗 buff.ly/ckR9DGE #HRRC #HumanRights #DisabilityRights #DigitalInclusion #Inclusion #UX #AccessibleTech

🎙️ We are thrilled to introduce our new #podcast, #TalkRightsToMe, where we translate heavy academic research into everyday conversations about #humanrights, policy, and global advocacy. Check us out! www.youtube.com/@TalkRightst... open.spotify.com/episode/2sED... #HRRC #Asylum #AsylumLaw

✨ Global Glimmer ✨ Mongolia passed the region's first-ever law for protecting human rights defenders! It also has abolished the death penalty and is a dedicated nuclear-weapons-free zone. #HRRC #HumanRights #GlobalGlimmer #News #PositiveNews #GoodNews #Mongolia