Author: Amy Asubonteng July 27, 2026 Not only does HRRC condemn all involved in the trafficking of Bangladeshi job seekers, but we also call for better education and awareness surrounding fraudulent labour migration schemes disguised to exploit others. In addition, HRRC supports the Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment’s plan to limit the recruitment of their citizens in this infamous scam compound. Computers and workstations seized by police during an online scam cra

Author: Faryal Fatima July 24, 2026 HRRC expresses concern that Portugal’s sweeping ban on face coverings may disproportionately affect Muslim women and restrict the rights to freedom of religion, expression, and personal autonomy. We encourage Portuguese authorities to ensure that any employed security measures are necessary, appropriate and in line with the country's constitutional and international human rights commitments. [Image credit: Amnesty International] The Portugu

Author: Winnie Wothaya Murigu July 24, 2026 Nakivale Settlement, Uganda [Image credit: Winnie Murigu] Introduction Amina (not her real name) studied for a degree in pedagogy in the Democratic Republic of Congo and worked as a teacher before fleeing due to the ongoing war. When she arrived in Uganda, an English-speaking country, her academic credentials, which were in French, could not be used, and there was no mechanism in the settlement to help her validate her skills. No pr

Author: Sarisha Harikrishna July 23, 2026 [Image credit: South China Morning Post] Historical Background A geisha is a traditional Japanese female entertainer trained in classical music, dance, and conversation, whose primary role is to host guests at banquets and teahouses with grace, wit, and artistic skill. ‘The very word geisha means artist, and to be a geisha is to be judged as a moving work of art.’ This poignant sentence was lifted from the film Memoirs of a Geisha, a

Author: Aamnah Fatima Khan July 22, 2026 HRRC strongly condemns the alleged enforced disappearance of Miraj Sheikh and the continued failure of Bangladeshi authorities to establish his whereabouts. We call for an immediate, independent investigation, full accountability for those responsible, and the restoration of effective safeguards against abuses by security forces. Bangladesh military and Rapid Action Battalion personnel stand guard outside the Supreme Court in Dhaka, Fe

Author: Aahana Negwaker July 22, 2026 HRRC condemns the human rights abuses committed by El Hishri across his involvement in the Mitiga prison. We also urges Libyan authorities to further cooperate and assist the court with the investigation in order to reach a decision as soon as possible. An exterior image of the International Criminal Court in Hague, Netherlands [Image credit: Wikimedia Commons] On July 14th, the International Criminal Court (ICC) reached a landmark decisi

Author: Ryan Kemp, JD July 22, 2026 [Image credit: Towfiqu barbhuiya/Unsplash] AI’s Influence in the Classroom It is no surprise that students have been using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for their schoolwork across all age groups, and that a majority of schools have a policy regarding the use of AI for students use. Chegg’s global study found that 80% of undergraduate students were using generative AI to support their studies. The Center for Democracy and Technology reporte

Author: Vera Rousseff July 21, 2026 HRRC opposes the European Union (EU)-Tunisia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and condemns the European Commission’s continued funding of abusive border control practices in Tunisia. We emphasize that the EU must establish immigration policies that respect international refugee and human rights law. EU flags at the European Commission Berlaymont building. [Guillaume Périgois/Unsplash] On July 16, 2026, a coalition of 46 humanitarian and hu

Authors: Lashaine Rakabopa and Nathalie Gullo July 21, 2026 [Image credit: Juan Eduardo Montalvo/Unsplash] Introduction While mental health is being increasingly acknowledged globally, it remains an often overlooked, “lesser” human rights issue and a highly sensitive topic, as many are uncomfortable discussing or acknowledging its reality and impact. According to the World Health Organization, mental health is “a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the

Author: Bashir Wako July 20, 2026 HRRC recognises that neglected tropical diseases are closely linked to poverty, discrimination and social exclusion, and that meaningful progress in protecting the right to health depends on addressing the structural inequalities that drive vulnerability and leave affected communities behind. We applaud the United Nations and its member states in adopting the resolution. [Image credit: mk_photoz/Pexels] The United Nations Human Rights Council

Author: Sheetal Frank July 17, 2026 HRRC strongly condemns the torture and ill-treatment of prisoners in Sri Lanka. We call on national authorities to conduct independent and impartial investigations into the deaths and abuse taking place in custody, including in prisons and detention facilities. We also call for the protection of prisoners during transfers from Negombo Prison to other prisons, ensuring they receive any required medical care, and for the Human Rights Commissi

Author: Christine Savino July 17, 2026 The Human Rights Research Center supports Chief Judge James Boasberg’s decision to temporarily suspend a Trump administration policy targeting noncitizen researchers, as we believe that the decision establishes important safeguards for free expression, independent research and the rights of noncitizens. Immigration powers should not be used to punish lawful research or advocacy merely because the government disagrees with the viewpoint e

Author: Laura Pettigrew July 17, 2026 A broom factory for the blind [Image credit: National Photo Company Collection, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons] The History and Current Status of Subminimum Wage in the United States In 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act was passed in the United States (U.S.). It banned child labor, set overtime pay, and established a minimum wage (Grossman, n.d.). It also established exceptions to the minimum wage. One possible exception is people

Author: Kate Minichiello July 16, 2026 A woman carries a baby near a residential house damaged after a Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, June 2, 2026 [Image credit: Evgeniy Maloletka/AP] Introduction The Russia-Ukraine war has taken a back-seat when it comes to dominating news headlines while the Iran war replaced it. The Russia-Ukraine war has now gone on longer than World War I and shows no signs of de-escalation, putting civilians at continued risk; however, Ukrainian citiz

Author: Aahana Nagwekar July 16, 2026 HRRC condemns the abuse and sexual harassment of Filipino women working in households across Saudi Arabia. HRRC also calls upon the Saudi Arabian government to address the exploitation of foreign nationals and migrant workers, and to take immediate action against the perpetrators to prevent this process from continuing. [Image Credit: DMYA] According to 19 different documented experiences of Filipino women working in Saudi Arabian homes