Western World

Records obtained by Amnesty International and the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, after a five-year long lawsuit against the New York Police Department (NYPD) reveal concerning su...

Rising number of women stopped and searched by police in England and Wales

The number of women subjected to stop and search by the police has risen in England and Wales despite a fall in the use of the tactic towards men, figures show.

Emphasis on Strengthening Judicial and Human Rights Cooperation between the Two Countries

In a meeting between the ambassador of Switzerland in Tehran and the Vice President of the Judiciary for International Affairs and Secretary of the High Council for Human Rights, the strengthening of judicial and human rights cooperation between Iran...

Disabled teen shot by Idaho police dies after being removed from life support

An autistic, nonverbal teenage boy who was shot repeatedly by Idaho police from the other side of a chain link fence while he was holding a knife died Saturday after being removed from life support, his family said.

US to screen social media of immigrants, rights advocates raise concerns

The U.S. government said on Wednesday it will begin screening the social media of immigrants and visa applicants for what it called antisemitic activity, leading to swift condemnations from rights advocates, including some Jewish ones, who raised fre...

human rights commissioner of canada says guardianship law 'opaque,' lacks oversight

B.C.'s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender says she has found "systemic discrimination" in how health authorities detain vulnerable adults who are at risk of harm.

Human Rights or a Tool of Power? Double Standards and Violations of Human Rights

The UN human rights mechanisms, which should be a symbol of justice and a protector of the rights of all human beings, have tarnished their international credibility with their selective and political behavior.

Iran criticizes escalating prevalence of Islamophobia in West

An Iranian envoy in Geneva strongly criticizes the escalating prevalence of Islamophobia in Western nations.

NGOs’ Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Geneva

The interactive dialogue of NGOs with the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Ms. Heba Hagrass, was held on March 14 from 10 to 11 AM local time in Geneva organized by the other institutions. In this interactive discussi...

Holding a Specialized Roundtable on the Rights of Migrants and War-Affected Refugees Worldwide in Geneva

The specialized roundtable on “The Rights of International Migrants and War Refugees and the Responsibilities of Governments and Other Actors Toward Them Worldwide” was held on March 13, 2025 (Esfand 23, 1403) at the headquarters of the G...

Second student arrested in the U.S. over pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University

The United States arrests Palestinian student Leqaa Kordia over taking part in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University last year.