Author: Bashir Wako June 10, 2026 HRRC maintains that when economic sanctions contribute to sustained shortages of essential goods and declining health outcomes, they risk undermining the protection of fundamental economic and social rights, particularly for vulnerable populations. [Image credit: JF Martin via Unsplash] Recent warnings from the United Nations (UN) drew attention to the humanitarian consequences of United States sanctions on Cuba. According to the UN High Com

Author: Ana MC Budeanu June 10, 2026 HRRC applauds the efforts of the European Court of Human Rights to protect fundamental rights of people with psychiatric disorders. Could Italy Stop the Systemic Psychiatric Neglect in Its Prisons? [Image credit: Unsplash] The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled against systemic psychiatric neglect in Italian prisons on June 4 in the cases Albertani vs. Italy and Andrea Ciotta vs. Italy. In the first case, Albertani vs. Italy, the

Author: Zeinab Abulhul, PhD June 9, 2026 [Image source: De an Sun at Unsplash] Introduction: A Question of Rights, Not Charity In the United States (U.S.) and across high-income countries, defined by the World Bank as nations with a gross national income per capita of $13,935 or more, the responsibility of caring for children and relatives with disabilities falls primarily on family members, the vast majority of whom are women. This consistent pattern stems from deeply roote

Author: Aamnah Fatima Khan June 9, 2026 HRRC strongly condemns this brutal acid attack on Dr Mahnoor and calls it a grave act of gender-based violence and workplace insecurity. HRRC urges the authorities to ensure justice, strengthen protection for female healthcare workers, and prevent such attacks in the future. Dr Mahnoor Nasir [Image credits: Amina Zubair] A female doctor at Quetta’s Civil Hospital, Dr Mahnoor Nasir, was severely injured in an acid attack on June 5 when

Author: Ana MC Budeanu June 8, 2026 HRRC is encouraged by the European Union efforts to establish clear rules on return procedures for illegal non-EU migrants. However, we emphasise that these policies must protect fundamental rights of all individuals affected. One of the Italian Centres - The Gjader Camp - in Albania [Image credit: Klodiana Millona] On June 1, a European Union (EU) trilateral agreement was reached between the European Commission (EC), the European Parliamen

Author: Ana MC Budeanu June 8, 2026 HRRC applauds the European Union efforts to establish rules on parenthood recognition which would help children’s rights. We emphasise that policies regarding parenthood recognition across the European Union’s borders should consider all those involved and respect international human rights treaties. Will the New Parenthood Help Children? [Image credit: Unsplash] There is a debate on parenthood and children’s cross border rights re-igniting

Author: Raisa Hamlin June 5, 2026 HRRC strongly condemns the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill and is deeply concerned by provisions that would criminalize LGBTQ+ identity, advocacy, and support. We urge Ghanaian authorities to reject legislation that infringes upon fundamental human rights, and to uphold the dignity, safety, and equal rights of LGBTQ+ people. People gather outside the Ghana High Commission to protest anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in March 2024 [Image cred

Author: Sheetal Frank June 5, 2026 HRRC strongly condemns any discrimination and exclusion of people with disabilities and barriers to employment. We call on the Egyptian authorities to implement measures to ensure inclusivity, fair pay and workplace accessibility for people with disabilities so they can also have the right to work and benefit from equal opportunities. We also urge the government to review the proposal for amendments to the 2018 disability law, ensuring that

Author: Amy Asubonteng June 4, 2026 HRRC supports the Connecticut administration and governor on the ratification of Senate Bill 5, “An Act Concerning Online Safety,” and calls for other states to implement their own AI legislation. As AI continues to impact human rights through issues of digital safety and protection, HRRC emphasizes the importance of legislative regulation to increase transparency and to limit the dangers of AI systems used in the corporate world. [Image cr

Author: Olivia Weninger June 4, 2026 [Image credit: Alamy] From the founding of our nation, capitalism has been held as an esteemed and innate value, often mentioned with equal importance to other ideals such as democracy and liberty. However, it is impossible for a structure to be truly democratic if it is also capitalistic. Capitalism reaps true benefits for only a small percentage of people while, by design, demanding continuous growth, efficiency, and market dominance to

Author: Ana MC Budeanu June 3, 2026 HRRC applauds the European Union’s and G7 efforts to establish strong protections for children in the digital space, especially considering child sexual abuse material. Further, we call for greater support for these protective measures to become the norm in safeguarding children and ensuring respect for their rights. Can children be protected in the digital space? [Photo credit: Robert Collins via Unsplash] The latest changes to the Europea

Author: Vera Rousseff June 4, 2026 *English version is also available below HRRC affirme que le centre de quarantaine proposé à Laikipia doit être ouvert à toute personne exposée au virus Ebola, non seulement aux citoyens américains. Tout le monde, y compris les habitants du Sud global, doit avoir accès aux infrastructures de lutte contre le virus Ebola. Nous demandons que le gouvernement américain collabore avec les gouvernements d’Afrique pour répondre effectivement aux fla

Author: Ana MC Budeanu June 3, 2026 HRRC endorses Poland’s efforts to acknowledge same-sex partnerships across its territory. Further, we call for greater support for this effort to become wide-spread and for same-sex partnerships to be considered a normal part of daily national administration and acceptance. Will Poland Support Same-Sex Partnerships? [Photo credit: Unsplash] Poland passed a law on May 29, 2026 that formally acknowledged same-sex partnerships for the first ti

Author: Ana MC Budeanu June 3, 2026 HRRC endorses the World Health Organization’s efforts to establish a rights-based approach to mental health services and abolish the use of coercion. Further, we call for greater support for people who have been subjected to coercive mental health services or interventions. Can Mental Health Services be offered without Coercion? [Image credit: Unsplash] The World Health Organization Europe (WHO/Europe) is holding a mental health convention

Author: Yanile Velarde Gallegos June 3, 2026 [Photo credit: Peruvian Public Prosecutor’s Office] Legal Framework and Gaps in Access to Therapeutic Abortion Access to legal, safe, and free abortion is a right that is not equitably guaranteed across all countries in the world. Despite the recommendations issued by international human rights organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO)[1], access may vary depending on each country’s legal framework, and even between