human rights

IDF Delegation to Philippines to Depart on Wednesday

IDF delegation to the Philippines has treated more than 2,500 patients and helped repair damaged infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia, Russia and China Elected to UNHRC

Irony: Countries with questionable human rights records win seats on none other than the UN Human Rights Council.

Two Killed as Saudi Government Cracks Down on Illegal Workers

Clashes between immigrants, police come a week after the end of an amnesty on illegal immigrants; one million deported in the past 3 months.

Saudi Arabia: Shocking Video Highlights Abuse of Migrant Workers

Footage of violent attack against migrant worker by his employer goes viral, offering a disturbing insight into abuse faced by many.

HRW Praises Israeli Decision to Attend UN Rights Review

Human Rights Watch praises Israeli submission to UN Human Rights Council review, but calls for further concessions.

'No Woman No Drive'

Arab artist and social activist finds a creative way to oppose - and ridicule - Saudi Arabian ban on women drivers.

Rights Group Slams Saudi Arabia's 'Hot Air' Over Human Rights

Amnesty International report accuses Saudi government of failing to live up to any of its human rights commitments.

Iran, Syria to Seek Seats on UN Human Rights Council

Some of the most oppressive regimes, possibly including Iran and Syria, are vying to serve on United Nations' Human Rights Council.

Israel to Re-Engage with UN 'Human Rights' Body

Israel has indicated that it is ready to re-engage with UN Human Rights Council, which is notorious for blatant bias against Jewish state.

Assad's Government Tortured Citizens, Says HRW

Syrians were arbitrarily detained and tortured by government forces in security buildings in northern Syria, says Human Rights Watch.

'The UN Has Inverted Right and Wrong', Says Expert

It's time to re-think the United Nations, which turns Israel into a villain, says human rights scholar Anne Bayefsky.

Rights Group Urges Kuwait to Drop 'Offending Emir' Charges

Human Rights Watch on Tuesday urges Kuwait to drop charges against individuals accused of offending the emir.

Hamas Cracks Down on 'Inappropriate' Haircuts in Gaza

Hamas security forces in Gaza have been rounding up young men and forcing them to get haircuts on grounds of inappropriate hairstyles.

US Secy of State Kerry to Visit Turkey Following Israel Apology

US Secy of State John Kerry is set to visit Turkey on Sunday in the wake of an apology to Ankara by Israel over the Mavi Marmara incident.

UN Holds Minute of Silence Honoring Chavez

U.N. Watch has criticized the chief UN human rights body for holding a minute of silence for late Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez.

Israel Allows Turkish Food Trucks into Gaza

A spokesman for COGAT announced that Israel had approved the transfer of three trucks of food supplied by the Turkish government into Gaza.

Russia Evacuates Citizens from Syria, Sends Humanitarian Aid

Russia has sent two aircrafts loaded with humanitarian aid to Syria to evacuate its citizens who are now ready to leave.

Israel Boycotts Review at UN Human Rights Council

Israel boycotts a UNHRC review of its rights situation, after cutting off ties with the body due to ongoing bias.

Britain Lists Israel as ‘Country of Concern’ on Rights Report

The British Foreign Office included the state of Israel in its report on human rights violators, alongside Iran.

US Urges Israel to Partake in UN Human Rights Review

US urges Israel to partake in UN review of human rights situation despite state’s decision to cut ties with council due to blatant bias.

UN: Syrians Face Starvation From Civil War

Syrians will starve this year and probably for years to come without international assistance, the United Nations warned Wednesday.

Group: Human Rights Watch Again Lying About Israel

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is once again leveling false charges against Israel, said watchdog NGO Monitor

Human Rights Violators to Join UN Rights Council; US May Lose

Human rights groups warn that many countries up for seats on UN Human Rights Council are unfit under UN membership criteria.

No Humanitarian Aid on Estelle Ship, Says IDF

The IDF has confirmed that there was no humanitarian aid on the Estelle, the boat which sought to break Israel’s naval blockade on Gaza.

South Sudanese Judicial System to be Revamped

South Sudan's Chief Justice Chan Reech: mobile courts to deal with a “backlog of cases in its justice system.”

Aid Agencies: Worldwide Appeal for Syria's Displaced Citizens

International aid agencies issued an appeal for Syria's displaced citizens, saying more than 1.5 million have been driven from their homes.

Syrian UNHRC Envoy Defects as UN Aid Official Heads to Syria

As UN humanitarian chief Valarie Amos heads to Syria, Geneva-based UN human rights envoy Danny Al-Baaj announced he would abandon Assad.

Int'l Aid Groups Blame Israel That Gaza Water Unfit to Drink

Two international aid organizations claim that Gaza's water is unfit to drink, but they blame Israel for the problem.

PA Shuts Down Human Rights Organization

The Palestinian Authority has shut down a branch of a human rights organization, officials said Friday.

US Human Rights Group: Syrian Army Using Human Shields

A US-based human rights group has accused the Syrian government army of using human shields in its war on rebels.

Cameron Urges Court Reform

UK's Cameron Warns: Human Rights Court Fails to Fight Terrorism

David Cameron, speaking before the Council of Europe, talked about needed reforms in the European Court of Human Rights.

Abu Qatada To Stay In Britain

European Human Rights Court Bans Al Qaeda Preacher's Deportation

A preacher suspected of bombings in Jordan will soon be free in Britain because the European Court of Human Rights blocked his deportation.

Egyptians Protest Gov't Raid on Pro-Democracy NGOs

The Egyptian Social Democratic Party called for a demonstration Monday night to protest last week's raid on a group of pro-democracy NGOs.

Arab League: Assad Making Observer Mission a 'Mockery'

The 88-member Arab Parliament has called for the Arab League to withdraw its observers from Syria saying it is 'giving Assad a cover'

Syrian Army Defectors Kill Loyalist Troops

Clashes at dawn between Syrian Army defectors and government loyalist troops left 27 soldiers and security personnel dead on Thursday.

Business Owners Suffer from Car Glut in Gaza

It's a small region -- and car dealers in Gaza are complaining that the market is becoming glutted.

UN Says Syria Guilty of Crimes against Humanity

A United Nations human rights panel accuses Syria of committing war crimes in its brutal suppression of the Arab Spring uprising.

UNESCO Accepts Syria for Human Rights Committees

UNESCO's executive board has unanimously approved Syria's membership on two human rights committees.

Bahrain Admits "Excessive Force" During Unrest

Bahrain's government admitted excessive force and prisoner mistreatment during unrest in the kingdom earlier this year.

Egypt: Man Gets Jail for Facebook Posts

Despite hopes for freedom, Egypt continues to jail citizens for “insulting Islam.” Man gets jail, hard labor for Facebook posts.

Humanitarian Aid Continues to Flow Into Gaza Via Israel

Gaza continues to receive tons of humanitarian supplies via Israel while spending its money to reward terrorists for murdering Israelis.

Syrian Death Toll Rises to More than 2,900

The death toll in Syria has risen to 2,900 since the start of the anti-government grassroots uprising seven months ago, the U.N. reports.

Cameron Takes Aim at Immigration, Rights Policies

British prime minister David Cameron said he wants to scrap the Human Rights Act and cancel citizenship for foreign workers.

PA Residents: Where are 'Human Rights' when PA Oppresses Us?

PA Arabs rally against wave of detentions, ask where human rights groups are when PA oppresses its people.

Video: Who Denies the Palestinians’ Human Rights?

While the PA claims that Israel violates the Arabs' human rights, a new video shows who really does so: their Arab cousins.

Iran Using Executions to Quell Dissent

Human rights group say Iran is executing nearly two people per day, many in secret, to quell dissent.

IDF Delivers Goods to Gaza but Flotilla Leader Claims ’Blockade’

The IDF oversees the shipment of 6,000 tons of food, fuel, goods and material to Gaza every day as flotilla leaders allege a “blockade” exists.

Assad Forms National Dialogue Committee

Syrian President Assad forms a committee to set up bases for a national dialogue, releases political prisoners.

Syria, Candidate for UN Rights Council, Cuts Off Water Supplies

Syria, a candidate for the UN Human Rights Council, cuts off water and electricity to the city of Dara'a, near Jordan. Army seals border.

British Government Runs Out of Appeals on Prisoner Franchise

The European Human Rights Court quashed a British appeal and set a deadline for prisoner voting.

Despite Attacks, IDF Sends Food, Supplies to Gaza

Despite ongoing attacks, the IDF has continued its policy of transferring food, medicine, and other items to Gaza

Israel Rewards Hamas with Building Material for Schools, Homes

Hamas still holds Gilad Shalit and cancels another ceasefire, but Israel allows transfer of material for Gaza homes and schools.

Doctors in Rambam Save Gaza Toddler

A two-year-old girl from Gaza is recovering well following life-saving surgery at Rambam Hospital.

LatmaTV: Suicide Terrorists Join Human Rights Movement

Latma, winner of IMW's 2011 Media Criticism Prize, has suicide terrorists joining human rights group, criticizing attempts to investigate funding.

IDF Trains Officers for Helping Arab Civilians during Battle

The IDF is ready for the media and international criticism during the next war by training officers to help civilians during fighting.

Attacks on Jews Continue, As Does Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

Rock attacks on Jewish drivers continue in Judea and Samaria, while Arabs in Gaza received thousands of tons of humanitarian aid supplies as usual.

Israeli Hospitals Treat 180,000 PA Arabs

180,000 PA Arabs were treated in Israeli hospitals last year, IDF Civil Administration reports.

Carter a 'No Show' in Gaza

Former US President Jimmy Carter bowed out at the last minute and inexplicably did not join the global Elders group in touring Gaza from Egypt.

Israel Delivers Aid to Gaza, Even Under Rocket Fire

Hundreds of tons of construction materials are delivered to Gaza along with more humanitarian aid, even as its terrorists fire rockets at Israel.

Justice Ministry Holding Up Classrooms in Judea, Samaria

Human Rights group furious with Deputy Attorney General for delaying building of 23 classrooms.