human rights

Amnesty International criticizes Trump’s sanctions against ICC

Amnesty International says US President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing economic sanctions against the International Criminal Court is reckless and vindictive. The order imposes asset freezes and travel bans against ICC staff who were involved in efforts to investigate or prosecute US citizens and certain allies, including Israel. Amnesty International says institutions like the ICC are needed more than ever, to advance human rights protections, prevent future […]

February 7, 2025 30

World

Protests in India over deportees being shackled on US repatriation flight

Opposition parties in India are holding nationwide demonstrations to protest the 'inhuman treatment' of illegal migrants on a repatriation flight from the US. New Delhi had denied that the deportees, sent back for trying to illegally cross the US border, were mistreated. Neha Poonia has more.

February 7, 2025 41

World

Guterres warns Donald Trump against ethnic cleansing in Gaza

Antonio Guterres has warned against any form of "ethnic cleansing" in Gaza. The United Nations Secretary General was responding to US President Donald Trump's comments that the US take ownership of the Gaza strip and resettle Palestinians living there. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

February 6, 2025 44

World

Trump Gaza takeover plan met with skepticism & criticism

Donald Trump's plan for a US takeover of Gaza is facing international criticism. The president said on Tuesday Palestinians should be removed from the Gaza Strip - an idea that violates international law. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

February 6, 2025 29

Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: Activist Rinaani Musutua on Poverty and Accountability in Namibia

In a recent interview, Rinaani Musutua, a prominent activist, opened up about the persistent issues of poverty and the lack of accountability within Namibia's leadership. Reflecting on the promises made at independence, Musutua highlighted that citizens were promised prosperity, equality, and an end to poverty, yet, decades later, many still face significant challenges. She emphasized that despite the country’s progress in certain areas, poverty remains widespread, and those who […]

January 29, 2025 24

World

UN Chief warns leaders to learn lessons from the Holocaust

United Nations chief António Guterres has warned world leaders to learn from the atrocities of the Holocaust - and turn words into action. He was speaking at the UN headquarters in New York to mark Holocaust Memorial Day - 15 months after a deadly attack in Israel. Sally Patterson reports.

January 28, 2025 39

South Africa

S.A Civic Organization Accuses Government of Inhumane Treatment of Trapped Stilfontein Miners

The South African National Civics Organisation in North West has accused the government of subjecting trapped Stilfontein miners to inhumane conditions. SANCO spokesperson, Mzukisi Jam, criticised the state for championing global human rights while neglecting domestic issues. Speaking to the media at a Mining Affected Communities United in Action briefing, Jam said the deaths were avoidable and emphasised miners' right to life:

January 14, 2025 21

Namibia

Dianne Hubbard Discusses Key LGBT+ Rights Cases in Namibia

Dianne Hubbard, a consultant at the Institute for Public Policy Research, recently spoke about the significant legal developments impacting gender and LGBT+ rights in Namibia. She highlighted two pivotal court rulings that challenge laws criminalizing same-sex relations and those preventing the recognition of foreign same-sex marriages. These cases represent a crucial moment for LGBT+ rights in the country.

December 16, 2024 33

World

UN Special Rapporteurs call for sanctions against Israel

Four independent human rights experts have called on the international community to sanction Israel's conduct of hostilities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The four Special UN Rapporteurs have consistently spoken out about the war in Gaza and what they call Israel's impunity. Our correspondent is Jody Jacobs reporting from the United Nations in New York.

December 13, 2024 30