of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights expresses disappointment over Venezuela’s choice to halt the functioning of the agency.
OHCHR spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani expressed regret in a statement over the announcement and stated that the Office is actively engaging with authorities and other parties involved. “Our primary focus is and continues to be advocating for and safeguarding the human…
30 Individuals Face Charges in Cuba for Stealing Large Quantity of Chickens
HAVANA — Cuba has accused 30 individuals of stealing 133 tons of chicken and illegally reselling it on the street, in a significant theft during a period of food scarcity in the country, which is under communist rule. According to…
The situation in Haiti is worsening as gang violence continues to increase, causing a decline in human rights.
In January, the highest number of casualties in over two years occurred, with at least 806 individuals being killed, injured, or abducted. These incidents were not linked to violent gang conflicts. Moreover, approximately 300 individuals belonging to gangs were either…
Canada has delayed the implementation of a proposal that would have allowed euthanasia for individuals with mental illness.
vancouver, british columbia — The Canadian government has postponed the implementation of medically assisted death for individuals with mental illness. Individuals with mental health conditions were expected to have the option of utilizing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) starting on…
Brazil has initiated a widespread campaign to vaccinate against Dengue Fever.
The country of Brazil is preparing to implement a widespread vaccination effort to combat the spread of dengue fever, as the number of cases across the nation continues to rise. Recent data from the Health Ministry shows that Brazil has…
The United States Senate has voted against a proposal for increased border security that was tied to aid for Ukraine and Israel.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate was unsuccessful in moving forward with a bipartisan plan that aimed to strengthen immigration regulations at the U.S.-Mexico border. The proposal also included significant financial support for Ukraine and Israel’s military. Republican politicians have continuously…
The United States is obligated to protect the freedom of speech for judges regarding issues of race and gender discrimination, according to an expert on human rights.
Special Rapporteur Margaret Satterthwaite voiced serious concerns that a Supreme Court Justice in the state of North Carolina, Anita Earls, was investigated for comments made regarding the potential role that implicit biases based on race, gender, and political affiliation can play in the Court’s…
Experts on human rights condemn the “unacceptable” killing of a prisoner through suffocation with nitrogen gas in the United States.
Kenneth Eugene Smith, 58 years old, was put to death in Alabama on January 25th for a murder he committed in 1988. The experts released a statement condemning the use of Kenneth Smith as a test subject for a new…
Women from the Dominican Republic are advocating against child marriage and teenage pregnancy in light of recent abortion restrictions.
AZUA, Dominican Republic — On a bustling Saturday morning at Marcia Gonzalez’s place of worship, a bishop paid a visit. Typically, she would have been assisting with organizational tasks, but on this particular day, she was educating students on sexual…
The US expresses remorse over the first use of nitrogen suffocation as a method of execution by Turkey.
“I am profoundly sorry for the killing of Kenneth Eugene Smith in Alabama, despite significant concerns that this unproven method of suffocation may constitute torture, cruelty, or inhumane and degrading treatment,” stated Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for…