Editor Selection
What Is ‘Femonationalism’?
Academic Sara Farris, author of In the name of women’s rights: the rise of femonationalism talks about the ‘instrumentalisation’ of migrant women in Europe by right-wing nationalists & neoliberals exploiting and mobilising issues of gender equality, particularly in campaigns against Muslims.
Thursday 20 July 2017Adilur Rahman Khan; Prominent human rights defender detained ahead of death penalty conference
The Observatory has been informed with great concern about the arbitrary arrest in Kuala Lumpur of Mr. Adilur Rahman Khan, Secretary of the human rights non-governmental organisation Odhikar, also a member of OMCT General Assembly and FIDH Vice-President.
Thursday 20 July 2017Nabeel Rajab sentenced to two years in jail
New informationBHR 006 / 0812 / OBS 048.29Sentencing / Arbitrary detention /Judicial harassmentBahrainJuly 10, 2017 The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of FIDH and the World Organisation Against Torture […]
Wednesday 12 July 2017Afghanistan CAMPAIGN AGAINST NOT NAMING WOMEN’S NAMES LAUNCHED
Tajikistan and Central Asia’s Culture Wars
Virginity Test: Tajik Bride Takes Own Life, Groom Faces Jail
By: Farangis Najibullah & Orzu Karim Source: RFERL Rajabbi Khurshed took a fatal dose of vinegar 40 days after her wedding to Zafar Pirov. Rajabbi Khurshed had no say in most of the misfortunes that […]
Wednesday 12 July 2017Europe’s “Smart Borders” Would Automatically Monitor Individuals
Losing an Enemy – Obama, Iran and the Triumph of Diplomacy
“Losing an Enemy is a riveting account of the diplomacy behind Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran, an issue that will continue to be at the forefront of American foreign policy as we enter the Trump era.” —Francis Fukuyama
Tuesday 20 June 2017Reporters face 70 years in prison over anti-Trump march
Source: Aljazeera Newsby: Patrick Strickland@P_Strickland Reporters face 70 years in prison over anti-Trump march Two journalists are among more than 200 people facing felony charges after mass arrests at Inauguration Day rally. Even when heavily armed […]
Tuesday 20 June 2017