Author: Jasmyn J. Tang, MPH July 2, 2026 [Image credit: Pixabay] Brief Summary Medical school admissions assess a multitude of skills and aptitudes required for successful matriculation. However, concerns about the diversity of the student body and racial/ethnic admissions violations led to legal precedents that significantly decreased the number of matriculants from underrepresented groups in medicine within the United States. University medical school investigations are ong

Author: Aahana Nagwekar July 1, 2026 HRRC condemns the recent arrests and raids in Turkiye, as they constitute a suppression of civil liberties. HRRC also urges Turkish authorities to take accountability and lift the restrictions on basic freedoms such as speech and expression. A group of protesters in Turkiye. June 15, 2026 [Image Credit: Devrimci Parti Ankara İl Örgütü/X, WSWS] Turkish authorities have gone to extreme lengths to crack down on civil liberties across the coun

Author: Irem Cakmak, LLM July 1, 2026 Women holding a sign that says “Reverse the decision, enforce the Convention.” [Image credit: Emir Eğricesu on Unsplash] Effective from July 1, 2021, Turkiye officially withdrew from the Istanbul Convention. The Convention was drafted by the Council of Europe, following a domestic violence case of gender-based violence and femicide within Turkiye itself. Turkiye became the first signatory and the first withdrawal from the convention. The

Author: Mathilde Guenin June 30, 2026 View the interactive report on Tableau. Since 2019, the total number of displaced people has risen from 49.1 million in 2019 to 83.4 million in 2024, driven by both conflict and disasters. Conflict remains the dominant driver, with conflict-related internal displacement rising from 44.6 million (2019) to 73.5 million (2024), accounting for approximately 90% of all internally displaced people. Conflict-Related Displacement and Aid For bot

Author: Sheetal Frank June 29, 2026 HRRC calls on the Gulf states to implement occupational health measures for migrant workers, prioritising their needs and safety by providing necessities such as cool water, rest areas, and medical assistance. We also call on governments to adopt up-to-date heat protection measures so that temperatures can be monitored accurately and assessed accordingly to determine when to stop midday work based on humidity and heat rather than on schedul

Author: Tasreba Chowdhury June 26, 2026 HRCC commends the actions of this group of Australians. We encourage a thorough investigation to ensure justice for those affected by climate harm. We also urge the Australian government to take accountability for its actions, to decrease exports of fossil fuels, to develop and utilize more renewable energy sources, as well as to protect those vulnerable to the harmful impacts of climate change. [Image credit: Mitchell Luo on Unsplash]

Author: Amy Asubonteng June 26, 2026 HRRC supports both the press release and the call to action given by the Federal Trade Commission. As high prices limit accessibility to quality healthcare products, divesting drugs becomes a necessary way to counteract the chances of driving up prices for uniquely provided drugs. [Image credit: Towfiqu barbhuiya via Pexels] The Federal Trade Commission, a bipartisan governmental agency made to protect American consumers, released news o

Author: Vera Rousseff June 25, 2026 *English version is also available below HRRC appelle les gouvernements à renforcer leur coopération politique et à accroître les financements humanitaires afin de mieux répondre aux crises alimentaires à travers le monde, en particulier dans les pays confrontés aux niveaux de faim les plus élevés. Dans d’autres pays, il est essentiel d’agir rapidement avant que les crises actuelles ne s’aggravent davantage. Le symbole de l’Organisation des

Author: Christine Savino June 25, 2026 HRRC condemns the prolonged detention of immigrants without meaningful judicial review. Immigration detention may be formally civil rather than criminal, but its consequences are carceral: people are separated from families, communities, legal support, employment, and medical care while their removal cases proceed. Basic due process requires that the government justify prolonged deprivation of liberty before a neutral decision-maker. US

Author: Jayna L. Brisibe June 25, 2026 Artisanal miners at the Mutoshi Concession, DRC [Image credit: Dorothée Baumann-Pauly/swissinfo.ch] Cobalt is a valuable mineral that many people have never heard of, yet most of us rely on it daily. It is a key component in lithium-ion batteries found in electric vehicles, cell phones, and computers, essentially powering much of modern life. Despite this widespread dependence, we remain largely disconnected from the realities of its ext

Author: Erina Bazán López June 24, 2026 HRRC urges all political actors in India to stop exploiting religious identity for electoral gain, reject dehumanizing narratives unsupported by historical evidence, and uphold the dignity and fundamental rights of the Bengali Muslim community, whose labor has defined the Bengal delta for centuries. Border Guard Bangladesh personnel stand guard in the Sadipur border area in Benapole, Jessore district, Bangladesh, June 3, 2026. © 2026 Ka

Author: Calvin Mouw, PhD June 24, 2026 Demonstrators in Bucharest in December 2025 hold signs that read “All for Justice.” [Image credit: Cristi Ștefănescu/DW] Human rights and public corruption are inextricably linked; not surprisingly, countries with public corruption problems also have human rights limitations. They share analytical foundations dominated by institutional or “rules of the game” approaches—pass the right laws, and everything will improve. This approach creat

Author: Aahana Nagwekar June 23, 2026 HRRC urges for humanitarian aid to be immediately reinstated in Myanmar. The death of hundreds of civilians as well as the risk of many more is a severe threat to safety within the region and must be prevented at all costs. Lives of innocent civilians should not be overlooked and must be treated with the urgency and severity it deserves. An aid worker with UNHCR hands a blanket to a young child, in Myanmar on May 13, 2008. [Image Credit:

Author: Mahika Datta June 23, 2026 Black smoke rises from an attack near Sudan’s capital as fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces erupts in Sudan’s capital. The Sudanese military blames the RSF for a communications blackout that cut off millions of civilians. [Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images/CNN] Introduction The ongoing conflict in Sudan has evolved into one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Since the conflict erupted in April 2

Author: Aamnah Fatima Khan June 23, 2026 HRRC strongly condemns the Cambodian Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the conviction of opposition figure Rong Chhun and maintain a five-year ban on his political rights. This ruling represents a serious attack on democratic freedoms, political participation, and freedom of expression in Cambodia. Chhun gestures to his supporters after the Supreme Court’s ruling [Image Credit: AP Photo/Heng Sinith] On June 19, 2026, the Supreme Court