China Uyghur activist Ilham Tohti wins 2019 Sakharov Prize The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the fight for human rights across the globe. 24/10/2019
Fashion Lululemon responds to allegations of abuse in garment factory The Canadian activewear brand claims it intends to "fully investigate the matter", as reactions explode on Twitter. 17/10/2019
The Cube Iranian women at football: a cause for celebration or all just a show? Social and international news coverage was awash with women’s faces daubed in green and red face paint and proudly holding Iranian flags aloft. 11/10/2019
View The Bulgarian government wants to end scrutiny of its human rights abuses. We can't let them ǀ View I have notified the relevant authorities at the United Nations about what is taking place in Bulgaria. Activities of this type directed against human rights defenders have no place in a rule of law state, let alone an EU state. 03/10/2019
France Euronews answers: The Council of Europe turns 70, but what does it do? Not to be confused with the European Council or the Council of the European Union, the Council of Europe's role is to uphold human rights and the rule of law on the continent. 01/10/2019
brussels bureau The Brief: Human rights organisation puts pressure on EU Amnesty International accuses the EU of practicing double standards when it comes to the countries they are publicly critical of. 26/09/2019
no comment Clashes on the streets of Quito over pro-abortion law There were scenes of anger on the streets of Quito on Tuesday as pro-abortion protesters clashed with police after Ecuadorian lawmakers voted down a motion that would have eased abortion laws in rape cases. 18/09/2019
The Cube Belgrade Pride: We're 'not giving up' on LGBT rights Marching under the slogan 'I’m not giving up’ on LGBT rights, Sunday evening saw thousands take part in Belgrade’s eighth Pride Parade. 16/09/2019
brussels bureau 'We are seeing a push back on human rights' LGBTQ and women's rights are particularly targeted in the current proliferation of hate speech and backsliding on human rights in the world. This is acknowledged by the EU Special Representative for Human Rights, appointed in March, that explained his priorities to MEPs. 16/09/2019
View Putting Facial Recognition Technology in the dock: How the use of FRT is impacting UK law ǀ View In the first legal challenge of its kind anywhere in the world, the Court ruled that the South Wales Police use of live facial recognition technology (‘FRT’), which has been trialled since 2017 was lawful even though no specific FRT law was or is in existence. 10/09/2019
Good Morning Europe UK inequality: How the 'gig economy' is reshaping workers' rights Policymakers are trying to grapple with how flexible work arrangements contribute to social injustice 23/08/2019
View We need an EU Commissioner for Children to protect the European dream ǀ View Children are our most prized asset, yet around the world they still face poverty, trafficking, exploitation, bullying and discrimination even though the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is the most widely ratified of any of the human rights treaties. 22/07/2019
brussels bureau Brussels unveils new measures to fight rule of law backsliding Over the past two years, the EU has threatened legal steps against Romania and launched Article 7 procedures — dubbed the "nuclear option" — against Poland and Hungary over reforms to their judiciary systems. 18/07/2019
Good Morning Europe Will the murder of Natalia Estemirova now be properly investigated? Thirteen human rights organisations have joined together to call for investigation into a the murder of a prominent Chechen human rights activist. 15/07/2019
world news Journalists protest against alleged police violence in Hong Kong 10,000 people also marched in the border town of Sha Tin calling for genuinely democratic voting in the former British colony. A handful called for an independent Hong Kong. 14/07/2019
View The EU must press for an end to repression in Central Asia at its Kyrgyzstan summit ǀ View On her potentially last foreign trip, Federica Mogherini will present the EU’s new Central Asia strategy at a summit with Central Asia leaders in Kyrgyzstan. But she should convey several things in Bishkek, most notably the abuse and repression of citizens that is ongoing in the region. 05/07/2019
Venezuela UN human rights chief in Venezuela to meet with Maduro and Guaido The trip comes ahead of a three week United Nations Human Rights Council session where it's expected that criticism will be heaped on President Nicolas Maduro. 22/06/2019
Belarus European Games: Can Belarus emerge from a poor human rights record? Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko claimed the European Games would have a positive impact on the image of his country, but can Belarus emerge from under the spectre of a bad human rights record? 22/06/2019
China Remembering Tiananmen, 30 years on Rights groups and witnesses say the number of those killed in the violence could run into the thousands. Chinese authorities have never released a full death toll and have banned any public commemoration. 04/06/2019
View Why we should feel hopeful after the EU elections ǀ View Despite all the challenges facing our newly elected MEPs, I am hopeful that a freer, fairer Europe is in reach. In last week’s elections, Europeans came out and voted in greater numbers than at any time in the last 20 years, and many campaigns were driven by young people who made their voices heard. 04/06/2019
United Kingdom No expectations? Expert compares UK welfare policy to age of Dickens In a scathing UN report on poverty in the UK, the UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights said one-fifth of the UK's population was living in poverty. 22/05/2019
Ideas What’s the difference between fairtrade, ethical and handmade? People are confused by the marketing terms that are commonly used to describe these products. 12/05/2019
Russia Unmasked Russian 'StalinGulag' blogger: I won't be silenced by Kremlin StalinGulag blogger Alexander Gorbunov: I won't be silenced by Russian police 06/05/2019
View Turkey – the world’s largest prison for journalists ǀ View It is outrageous to think that journalists like Erdem are being held in prisons just for doing their jobs. It is shocking to know that many have been convicted in show trials using fabricated evidence and trumped up charges. 06/05/2019
China Hong Kong protests against proposed new extradition laws Hong Kong protests against proposed new extradition laws 28/04/2019
no comment Indigenous peoples gather to defend their lands in Brazil Thousands of indigenous protesters gathered at the Esplanade of Ministries of Brasilia to defend the land and the cultural rights of indigenous peoples who are threatened by the government of Jair Bolsonaro. 25/04/2019
