Editor Selection
‘I couldn’t even scream’: survival and abuse inseparable for Kabul children
The Guardian -For 14-year-old Ahmed*, life as a kid on the streets of the Afghan capital has become synonymous with abuse. His voice calm and unwavering, Ahmed reels off stories of the assaults he has suffered […]
Friday 15 June 2018Nasrin Sotoudeh: Prominent Iranian human rights lawyer detained
Press release13 June 2018 – The Iranian authorities should immediately release human rights lawyer Ms. Nasrin Sotoudeh and cease all acts of harassment against her, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a […]
Thursday 14 June 2018Jailed Bahraini activist Nabeel Rajab named an honorary citizen of the city of Paris
The Council of Paris has unanimously awarded honorary citizenship to activist Nabeel Rajab, in recognition of his fight for freedom, democracy and human rights. Co-founder-president of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights, founding director of Gulf Center for HR.
Thursday 14 June 2018Panahi’s “3 Faces”: praises Abbas Kiarostami and Iranian women
Panahi’s “3 Faces”: praises Kiarostami & Iranian women. The three faces are those of three strong free-spirited actresses of different ages who represent the past, the present and the future of the country against tradition & superstitious beliefs. Three women who want to build their own destinies.
Wednesday 13 June 2018Whether Armenia, the Nazis or Isis – if you’re going to commit genocide, you can’t do it without the help of local people
Independent Robert Fisk / @indyvoices This is not something new – but it is something we too often forget How do you organise a successful genocide – in Turkish Armenia a century ago, in Nazi-occupied Europe in […]
Thursday 7 June 2018European Union and Afghanistan strengthen dialogue on Human Rights, Good Governance and Migration
EU Press release Kabul, 06/05/2018 The EU and Afghanistan have entered a new stage in their bilateral relations in the framework of the Cooperation Agreement on Partnership and Development (CAPD). Under this agreement both sides […]
Monday 21 May 2018Cannes film festival Market; its importance and Iranian cinema
40Braids special on Cannes Festival Shahla Rostami When we speak about Cannes film festival, we imagine “Red carpet”, stars, rumors around films and personalities, golden palm and other prizes. Yet one of the most important, […]
Monday 21 May 2018EU must call on government of Afghanistan to protect human rights amid conflict, insecurity
FIDH-Armansnahr/OPEN ASIA : The EU must use the upcoming human rights dialogue with Afghanistan to call on the government to address human rights violations, prioritize accountability, and strengthen the rule of law.
Thursday 3 May 2018Pressure to return? Afghan refugees protest at Indonesian detention centre
The Guardian Out of money and out of options, the families camped outside Indonesia’s Kalideres detention centre are feeling the pressure It has been 58 days. That’s how long Farid Attaie has been […]
Wednesday 2 May 2018
