A Look at the Special Session of the Human Rights Council on Iran
The 39th Special Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council was held on 23 January 2026 to examine the human rights situation related to the protests and unrest in Iran. Convened at the initial request of five European states, the session ultimately resulted in the adoption of a resolution extending the mandate of the […]
ISRAEL’S AGGRESSION AGAINST IRAN
In the midst of Israel’s aggression against Iran, a lot of people have forgotten the underlying cause of the animosity between Israel and Iran — Iran’s opposition to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land. From 1979 itself when a new government emerged in Tehran, as a result of an immensely popular revolution, the leader of the […]
In the name of humanity, the barbarism in Gaza must stop
Over the last eighteen months the world has witnessed undiluted militarised cruelty targeting the entire population and the supportive natural habitat of Gaza – with not so much as an ounce of mercy or compassion, let alone justice, or sensitivity to issues of ecological viability.No one has been spared in this onslaught: not civilians, not […]
Francesca Albanese: “The Law Must Speak the Truth, Not Protect Power”
On January 20, 2025, the respected legal platform Opinio Juris published a candid and significant interview with Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Conducted in the form of a podcast, the conversation offers a rare and penetrating examination of the internal contradictions of […]
100 Human Rights Harms in Trump’s First 100 Days
On April 30, 2025, Human Rights Watch published a report titled “100 Human Rights Harms in 100 Days” to mark the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second presidency. The report scrutinizes executive policies and orders that have undermined human rights in areas such as healthcare, environmental protection, immigration, free speech, and international relations. While […]
Hungary’s ICC Withdrawal and Human Rights Reactions
In April 2025, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced the country’s intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and simultaneously invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is under ICC prosecution, to visit Hungary without fear of arrest. This move triggered widespread reactions from international organizations and human rights activists.Amnesty International condemned Hungary’s […]
Neurotechnology and Its Impact on Human Rights
IntroductionNeurotechnology represents a new frontier of innovation that communicates with the human brain and nervous system. Capable of understanding or altering our thoughts, emotions, and movements, it acts as a key to unlocking the complexities of the human mind. Yet, this remarkable capability brings profound challenges for human rights. When a device can access the […]
A Look at the Resolution on the Human Rights Situation in the Occupied Palestinian…
Resolution A/HRC/58/L.30/Rev.1 was presented and adopted during the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, held from February 24 to April 4, 2025. It was submitted on April 1, 2025, by Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Eritrea, and Pakistan (representing the Organization of Islamic Cooperation members, except Albania). During the voting, only four countries—Czech Republic, Ethiopia, Germany, […]
A general overview of the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council
The 58th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council was held from Monday, February 24 to April 4, 2025, in Geneva. This session, considered the council’s main annual meeting, began with a High-Level Segment, during which approximately 70 senior officials from various countries and organizations delivered speeches. These speeches focused on global human […]