World News EU's rights agency warns of 'lost generation' of young refugees Europe is at risk of creating a "lost generation" of young refugees, who aren't properly integrated into their host countries, the EU's Agency for Fundamental Rights warns. 19/11/2019
World News 'UK should give passports to Hongkongers,' says Hong Kong politician "It's Britain's moral and political responsibility because these are British citizens, but they are British Nationals Overseas," Emily Lau told Euronews. 18/11/2019
Germany First trial over Syrian state-sponsored torture looms in Germany Human rights activists applauded as Germany charged two alleged former Syrian secret service officers with participating in crimes against humanity, 29/10/2019
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
Living 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
Europe Decoded 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
Bulgaria Euroviews. 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
Europe News 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
Europe Decoded 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
Europe News '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
United Kingdom Euroviews. 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
World 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
World News Euroviews. 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
Europe News 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
World 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
Kyrgyzstan Euroviews. 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