human rights

Human Rights

Here are 10 things you need to know about Human Rights Day

Disrespect for basic human rights continues to be widespread across all parts of the globe.

Dec 10, 2016

United Nations

Human Rights

Which are the most corrupt countries in the world?

No area is free of corruption, but some countries are worse than others.

Dec 9, 2016

By Lydia Smith

North Korea

Human Rights

UAE teen Kehkashan Basu wins International Children's Peace Prize for environmental activism

The 16-year-old is leading a global fight against climate degradation.

Dec 2, 2016

By Lydia Smith

Climate Change

Human Rights

HRW urges African states to defend ICC's core principles and protect victims of worst crimes

ICC members may offer concessions "in a misguided effort" to deter others from leaving ICC.

Nov 16, 2016

By Elsa Buchanan

Politics

Duterte says he can get along with Trump because he has not 'meddled' in human rights issues

The Philippine president also said he has faith in the president-elect's plans against illegal immigrants.

Nov 16, 2016

By Ananya Roy

Donald Trump Barack Obama

Politics

Duterte considered resigning over disregard for rule of law and country's slow justice system

The Philippine president said he has started the groundwork for possible suspension of habeas corpus.

Nov 15, 2016

By Ananya Roy

Philippines

Politics

Rodrigo Duterte says he will scrap human rights 'bulls**t' to hunt down Isis

Duterte said south-east Asia could become destination of choice for Isis fighters fleeing Middle East.

Nov 14, 2016

By Callum Paton

Isis Islamic State

Cases of child abuse and people trafficking are common in West Africa.

Human Rights

Campaigners call for new UN role to fight trafficking of people in conflict

According to Freedom Fund, an international initiative to fight slavery, the UN's response to trafficking has been fragmented.

Nov 14, 2016

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Human Rights

Cameroon: French billionaire who organises elephant safaris implicated in abuse of Pygmy tribes

Pygmy tribes claim they are tortured and threatened with death if they return to their land.

Nov 3, 2016

By Mark Piggott

Human Rights

Making art from sexual assault: 'Rape happens - we need to make it something we can discuss'

One rape survivor is transforming the way we talk about sexual violence through the medium of art.

Oct 26, 2016

By Lydia Smith

Innovation

New Artificial Intelligence 'judge' can predict the outcome of human rights trials

The researchers' algorithm correctly predicted the outcome of hundreds of cases with 79% accuracy.

Oct 24, 2016

By Hyacinth Mascarenhas

Artificial Intelligence

Human Rights

'I was cut with a sharp razor blade and no anaesthetic' – FGM survivor recounts her ordeal

IBTimes UK interviews Nigerian journalist on how female genital mutilation impacted on her life.

Oct 21, 2016

By Ludovica Iaccino

Nigeria

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seen in The Hague, the Netherlands

Human Rights

South Africa to quit International Criminal Court due to 'incompatibility'

Country claimed in 2015 it wanted to leave ICC following criticism for refusing to arrest Sudan's President.

Oct 21, 2016

By Ludovica Iaccino

South Africa Sudan

Human Rights

Iraqi civilians escaping Isis-controlled Mosul face revenge attacks, Amnesty International warns

Amnesty International's new report details abuses suffered by Sunni Arabs fleeing Isis-controlled areas.

Oct 18, 2016

By Sofia Lotto Persio

Isis Iraq

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom

Human Rights

Maldives leaves Commonwealth amid row over democratic reforms

Maldives government accuses Commonwealth of not recognising progress in the archipelago.

Oct 13, 2016

By Mark Piggott

Politics

Donald Trump as President would pose a danger to the world - United Nations

UNHCR head Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein cites Trump's comments on minorities and torture.

Oct 12, 2016

By Mark Piggott

United Nations

Human Rights

Nowhere to go: Calais' refugee children urge Britain and France not to forget them as Jungle demolition looms

Child refugees, some as young as eight, are easy prey for traffickers and criminals.

Oct 12, 2016

By Elsa Buchanan

Afghanistan

Society

Multinational companies must take responsibility for LGBT inclusion in the global workplace

Getting LGBT equality right is good for business, but it will not happen by itself.

Oct 10, 2016

By Sarah Foster

Crime

Mexico: Pastor accused of raping 8-year-old girl ordered to buy her father beer as compensation

Human rights groups have reacted angrily after 55-year-old man arrested on a charge of aggravated rape.

Oct 8, 2016

By William Watkinson

Mexico

Society

Soldiers should not operate outside of human rights law

Government claims to be doing troops a favour, but it's simply sweeping MoD's mass failings under the carpet.

Oct 5, 2016

By Martha Spurrier

Afghanistan