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Instead of silencing those who demand action, authorities in Delhi should be doing everything possible to protect people from toxic air.
#ProtectTheProtest
#ProtectTheProtest
November 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Instead of silencing those who demand action, authorities in Delhi should be doing everything possible to protect people from toxic air.
#ProtectTheProtest
#ProtectTheProtest
We are alarmed by reports that amidst internet and electricity blackouts, security forces have used excessive force to suppress and disperse ongoing post-election protests, resulting in the deaths and injuries of protesters.
November 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We are alarmed by reports that amidst internet and electricity blackouts, security forces have used excessive force to suppress and disperse ongoing post-election protests, resulting in the deaths and injuries of protesters.
Protests erupt in Brazil after the deadliest police raid in Rio de Janeiro history.
Death and bloodshed must not be treated as public policy. Public security should guarantee
rights, NOT violate them.
Death and bloodshed must not be treated as public policy. Public security should guarantee
rights, NOT violate them.
October 31, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Protests erupt in Brazil after the deadliest police raid in Rio de Janeiro history.
Death and bloodshed must not be treated as public policy. Public security should guarantee
rights, NOT violate them.
Death and bloodshed must not be treated as public policy. Public security should guarantee
rights, NOT violate them.
The President of Latvia must veto Latvia’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention to protect women and girls from gender-based and domestic violence.
October 31, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The President of Latvia must veto Latvia’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention to protect women and girls from gender-based and domestic violence.
The adoption of this law in France is a historic step forward. It is a long-awaited victory for victims of rape and the culmination of years of tireless campaigning by activists, feminist organizations and survivors of sexual violence.
October 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The adoption of this law in France is a historic step forward. It is a long-awaited victory for victims of rape and the culmination of years of tireless campaigning by activists, feminist organizations and survivors of sexual violence.
UNnatural disasters caused by fossil fuels put our human rights at risk. People around the world, often those who have contributed least to climate change, are being killed or losing their homes to hurricanes, fires and floods.
October 28, 2025 at 10:16 AM
UNnatural disasters caused by fossil fuels put our human rights at risk. People around the world, often those who have contributed least to climate change, are being killed or losing their homes to hurricanes, fires and floods.
Authorities must respect, protect and facilitate people’s right of peaceful assembly.
There must be a prompt, independent and impartial investigation into the deaths.
#ProtectTheProtest
There must be a prompt, independent and impartial investigation into the deaths.
#ProtectTheProtest
October 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Authorities must respect, protect and facilitate people’s right of peaceful assembly.
There must be a prompt, independent and impartial investigation into the deaths.
#ProtectTheProtest
There must be a prompt, independent and impartial investigation into the deaths.
#ProtectTheProtest
This is another stark reminder of how Russia’s strikes devastate civilian life in Ukraine.
October 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This is another stark reminder of how Russia’s strikes devastate civilian life in Ukraine.
This is a win for women's rights in Japan, easing access to essential reproductive healthcare. Over 90 countries now have the morning after pill available without the need for prescription 🎉
October 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This is a win for women's rights in Japan, easing access to essential reproductive healthcare. Over 90 countries now have the morning after pill available without the need for prescription 🎉
More than 1,000 people have been executed in Iran so far this year - the highest since 1989.
UN member states must urgently speak up and demand that the Iranian authorities immediately halt all executions.
UN member states must urgently speak up and demand that the Iranian authorities immediately halt all executions.
October 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
More than 1,000 people have been executed in Iran so far this year - the highest since 1989.
UN member states must urgently speak up and demand that the Iranian authorities immediately halt all executions.
UN member states must urgently speak up and demand that the Iranian authorities immediately halt all executions.
The Taliban have made life for Afghan women and girls intolerable. They have erased them from almost all spheres of life and systematically stripped away their rights and dignity. This latest ban is a further attempt to silence the voices of women.
September 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Taliban have made life for Afghan women and girls intolerable. They have erased them from almost all spheres of life and systematically stripped away their rights and dignity. This latest ban is a further attempt to silence the voices of women.
There is no more time for excuses: as the evidence of Israel’s genocide continues to mount the international community cannot claim they didn’t know.
September 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
There is no more time for excuses: as the evidence of Israel’s genocide continues to mount the international community cannot claim they didn’t know.
2.38 million Palestinian children are living in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Join us and get a name to share at letchildrenlive. com 📣
That child’s name is now your responsibility – lift it up, share it, and use your voice.
That child’s name is now your responsibility – lift it up, share it, and use your voice.
September 12, 2025 at 10:08 AM
2.38 million Palestinian children are living in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Join us and get a name to share at letchildrenlive. com 📣
That child’s name is now your responsibility – lift it up, share it, and use your voice.
That child’s name is now your responsibility – lift it up, share it, and use your voice.
Our human rights are not protected if our leaders fail to tackle and end the epidemic of gun violence and gun deaths.
September 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Our human rights are not protected if our leaders fail to tackle and end the epidemic of gun violence and gun deaths.
The proposed bill on same-sex partnerships was flawed, but in rejecting it the Hong Kong authorities have shown an alarming disdain for LGBTI rights. This bill would have provided the bare minimum of protection for same-sex couples – but notably, only those who registered their partnership overseas.
September 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The proposed bill on same-sex partnerships was flawed, but in rejecting it the Hong Kong authorities have shown an alarming disdain for LGBTI rights. This bill would have provided the bare minimum of protection for same-sex couples – but notably, only those who registered their partnership overseas.
Sabrina Carpenter used protest signs in her VMA performance to show her support for trans rights and we are here for it! 💃
Trans rights are human rights!
Trans rights are human rights!
September 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Sabrina Carpenter used protest signs in her VMA performance to show her support for trans rights and we are here for it! 💃
Trans rights are human rights!
Trans rights are human rights!
Russia must immediately stop its campaign of indiscriminate attacks. Targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure is a war crime.
Truth, justice and reparations for victims of Russian aggression ✊
Truth, justice and reparations for victims of Russian aggression ✊
September 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Russia must immediately stop its campaign of indiscriminate attacks. Targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure is a war crime.
Truth, justice and reparations for victims of Russian aggression ✊
Truth, justice and reparations for victims of Russian aggression ✊
Good news 🎉 After a long legal fight, a stretch of Lake Huron beach has been returned to Saugeen First Nation, recognizing treaty rights dating back to 1854.
September 4, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Good news 🎉 After a long legal fight, a stretch of Lake Huron beach has been returned to Saugeen First Nation, recognizing treaty rights dating back to 1854.
Indonesian authorities must respect, protect and facilitate people’s right of peaceful assembly and ensure an independent and impartial investigation into these deaths.
September 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Indonesian authorities must respect, protect and facilitate people’s right of peaceful assembly and ensure an independent and impartial investigation into these deaths.
Your voice matters. You have the right to say what you think, share information and demand a better world. You also have the right to agree or disagree with those in power, and to express these opinions in peaceful protests.
Today, and every day, we must #ProtectTheProtest ✊
Today, and every day, we must #ProtectTheProtest ✊
August 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Your voice matters. You have the right to say what you think, share information and demand a better world. You also have the right to agree or disagree with those in power, and to express these opinions in peaceful protests.
Today, and every day, we must #ProtectTheProtest ✊
Today, and every day, we must #ProtectTheProtest ✊
This public flogging is a disturbing act of state-sanctioned discrimination and cruelty in Aceh, Indonesia.
Aceh’s regional autonomy must not come at the expense of human rights. Intimate relationships between consenting adults should never be criminalized.
Aceh’s regional autonomy must not come at the expense of human rights. Intimate relationships between consenting adults should never be criminalized.
August 26, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This public flogging is a disturbing act of state-sanctioned discrimination and cruelty in Aceh, Indonesia.
Aceh’s regional autonomy must not come at the expense of human rights. Intimate relationships between consenting adults should never be criminalized.
Aceh’s regional autonomy must not come at the expense of human rights. Intimate relationships between consenting adults should never be criminalized.
A reminder on World Humanitarian Day.
August 19, 2025 at 10:13 AM
A reminder on World Humanitarian Day.
We have documented human rights violations from past deployments of military forces for law enforcement in the U.S. and we will keep fighting for human rights, no matter what this administration throws our way.
August 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We have documented human rights violations from past deployments of military forces for law enforcement in the U.S. and we will keep fighting for human rights, no matter what this administration throws our way.
Chinese authorities must respect, protect and facilitate people’s right of peaceful assembly and not use unnecessary or excessive force against protesters.
#ProtectTheProtest ✊
#ProtectTheProtest ✊
August 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Chinese authorities must respect, protect and facilitate people’s right of peaceful assembly and not use unnecessary or excessive force against protesters.
#ProtectTheProtest ✊
#ProtectTheProtest ✊