By Amnesty International
Coalition calls for upcoming FIFA presidential election to centre human rights The 2026 Men’s World Cup exposed a failure of FIFA’s leadership to implement its own human rights policies, with the pursuit of record revenues prioritised over fairness and equality, the Sport & Rights Alliance and Football Supporters Europe said in a joint report released […] The post Global: New report exposes human rights failures at 2026 Men’s World Cup appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Amnesty International
We, the undersigned, are regional and international human rights nongovernmental organizations as well as individuals expressing concerns over the developments at the National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRCI). The submitting organizations have varying degrees of direct work with the NHRCI. Most of us have been involved in advocacy to push for the NHRCI’s compliance […] The post India: Joint submission to GANHRI regarding review of the accreditation status of the National Human Rights Commission of India appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Amnesty International
In response to the Iranian authorities arbitrarily executing five people convicted in relation to the January 2026 protests in the space of a week, between 30 September and 5 October – Ali Hemmati Sistanian, Alireza Raisi, Alireza Sepahi, Majid Nikandish and Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi – following grossly unfair torture-tainted trials, Diana Eltahawy, Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International said: “The arbitrary executions of these five young men serves as another chilling reminder of how the Iranian authorities weaponize the death penalty to render the cost of…
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By Mong Palatino
"The project highlights not only the continued vitality of Chavacano as a language, but also the efforts of its speakers to create new literature and preserve the language through writing.”
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Police detain protesters during a demonstration demanding the resignation of India's chief election commissioner, in New Delhi, India, October 10, 2026. © 2026 AP Photo/Manish Swarup (New York) – Indian authorities are using abusive methods to crack down on thousands of peaceful protesters in New Delhi and other Indian cities, Human Rights Watch said today. The protests, led by the Gen Z Cockroach Janta Party, opposition parties, student organizations, and civil society groups, have demanded the resignation of the country’s top election official over alleged…
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Local residents of Perşembe Plateau and representatives of environmental organizations stage a protest against gold mining exploration in the area, July 19, 2026. © 2026 Private (Istanbul, October 13, 2026) – The authorities in Türkiye, the host of the upcoming 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), are arbitrarily arresting and prosecuting activists and others involved in environmental protests even as the summit nears, Human Rights Watch said today.“With Türkiye about to host the annual UN climate change summit, its environmental crackdown is…
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
The former treasurer and deputy Liberal leader said he’s still deciding whether to make a political comeback, which he’ll announce in the new year.
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By Victoria Fielding, Senior Lecturer, School of Communication, Media and Journalism, Adelaide University
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s intention to broadcast the live execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan has been met with global criticism and outrage. If it happens, this live broadcast would be the first US public execution since 1936, and its first execution by military firing squad since 1945.
My first thought on hearing about the broadcast was that I would never…
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By Jacqueline Boaks, Philosopher, Curtin Centre for Applied Ethics, Curtin University
We should pause and think about what we would want, if our deaths were being filmed and our dignity or privacy were at stake.
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By Yasmine Probst, Professor, School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences. Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of Wollongong
Olivia Wills, Associate Lecturer, Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Wollongong
Your muscles need fuel during exercise, and during sustained mental effort your brain needs energy, too. What you eat, and when, can affect how you feel and perform.
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