![]() A new blow to Iran's forgotten JewsHuman rights group "3 Generations" should know better than to feature a journalist who denied oppression of Iran's Jews. Op-ed![]() Is Dr. Iman Foroutan Iran's rising star?Foroutan has taken upon himself to end the brutal mullah-led Iranian regime. He has the support of many Iranians the world over. Op-ed.![]() UN High Commissioner 'politicizing' office against IsraelForeign Ministry: 'Israel has lost any faith in High Commissioner's abilities to promote human rights in our region in fair manner.'![]() Elderly man forced to travel to dentist in ambulanceElderly man living in zone then under closure needed urgent dental treatment; police forbade travel forcing him to take ambulance.![]() Investigate settlements? Yes. Investigate cannibalism? NoThe ICC is unable to prosecute Equatorial Guinea’s dictator Teodoro Obiang because Equatorial Guinea is not an ICC member state. On the other hand, neither is the USA. Nor is Israel.![]() China slams US after Trump signs bills for Hong Kong rights'The U.S. is publicly supporting crazy violent criminals with measures that are extremely evil in nature and dangerous in motive.'![]() Iran's contribution to human rightsCan you top this? The United Nations Human Rights Council commended Iran for its human rights record.![]() State Dept: Golan Heights is IsraeliFor the first time, Human Rights Report calls Golan Heights 'Israeli-controlled,' drops reference to 'occupation' in Judea and Samaria.![]() Israeli judges 'personally liable for commission of crimes'?NGO Monitor scrutinizes B'Tzelem report holding judges themselves as possible war criminals for violation of human rights.![]() Israeli organizations support Gaza residentsLeft-wing human rights groups file petition to Supreme Court demanding government speed up granting of permits to Gaza residents.![]() B'Tselem wins French human rights awardRadical Israeli org. and Arab group with ties to PFLP terror org. to jointly receive French Republic 2018 Human Rights Award.![]() Iran is violating its citizens' human rightsUN report says Iran executed nearly 500 people in 2017, continues violating its citizens' human rights.![]() UN calls on Iran not to execute alleged 'Mossad spy'UN human rights experts say trial of Belgium professor accused of spying for Israel featured numerous violations of his rights.![]() Watch: Israeli aid comes to South SudanIsrael grants humanitarian aid to residents of village in South Sudan hit by drought.![]() U.S. to delay some aid to EgyptUnited States to deny Egypt $95.7 million in aid and delay a further $195 million due to concern over its human rights record.![]() Bureaucratic euthenasia and Charlie GardThe terrorists are wrong, the West doesn't love life. Thoughts on the Charlie Gard story.![]() Haley: End the discrimination against Israel at UNHCRUS Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley tells UNHRC it must start doing its job in real human rights crisis instead of obsessing over Israel.![]() Syria's White Helmets win human rights prizeEmergency responders organization wins Swedish human rights group's 'Right Livelihood Award.'![]() Israel signs agreement to protect foreign workersIsrael signs a bilateral agreement with Ukraine to regulate influx of foreign workers.![]() Russia helps Aleppo residents escapeAs Syrian forces bomb Aleppo, Russia offers beleaguered residents "humanitarian escape corridors."![]() Hollande calls on Egypt to respect human rightsFrench President Francois Hollande, visiting Egypt, says human rights should be respected in the fight against terrorism.![]() A gentleman’s guide to wife-beatingPA mufti of Gaza on official TV teaches men how to 'discipline' women, instructing them to 'hit her, don't make her ugly.'![]() Massive PA torture exposed by PalestiniansPalestinian human rights commission reveals cases of torture in Judea, Samaria and Gaza, with PA Security Forces taking part.![]() JHRW gets local and city councils to revoke BDSBDS does not only affect Israel, but it also adversely affects the local communities in which it occurs.![]() US to demand Jewish Duma suspect's rightsConsulate promises parents of US citizen it will get involved, after learning he is deprived legal aid and suffers medical conditions.![]() Haunting Video: True Face of 'Moderate' RouhaniIn powerful video, Iranian human rights group shows how behind his image as a 'moderate' lies a darker side to Iran's president.![]() Watch: Journalist 'Punks' Iranian Negotiating TeamReporter travels to Vienna with a fake ayatollah to confront Iranian negotiators over Tehran's dismal human rights record.![]() US Slams Iran for 'Inhuman' Rights AbusesState Dept. folds to Cruz's threats, releases 4-month overdue report revealing Iran's rights violations days before nuclear deal deadline.![]() Whistleblower: Qatar Set to Lose 2022 World CupAccording to a whistleblower who is working with the FBI, Qatar is likely to have its 2022 World Cup bid canceled after all.![]() Watch: Activist Punks Saudi OfficialsWhen gay-hanging Saudi Arabia held a job fair at the Gaylord National Resort, the opportunity was just too good to miss for David Keyes.![]() Watch: Activists 'Punk' Iranian Foreign MinisterHuman rights activists hand out free ice cream at NYU event where Iranian RM Javad Zarif speaking, to 'celebrate' over 1,000 executions.![]() Amnesty Probing Iraqi Abuses in Tikrit TakeoverHuman rights group Amnesty International said Thursday it was investigating Iraqi forces for human rights violations in Tikrit battle.![]() Albanian Rights Author to Receive Israeli AwardWorld-renown novelist and poet Ismail Kadare in Jerusalem to receive top literary award, notes close ties between Jews, Albanians.![]() Arab Atheist Blogger Reveals PA Rights ViolationsBlogger arrested by PA for ten months over his religious views who finally fled for France speaks out over the abuse and ongoing fears.![]() Saudi Arabia Restaurants Ban Single WomenSeveral restaurants in Saudi Arabia display signs that say "women are not allowed", sparking outrage from human rights groups.![]() Nobel Laureate: Rouhani Just as Bad As AhmadinejadShirin Ebadi says the human rights situation has not improved under Rouhani but, in fact, is in some cases even worse.![]() Saudis to Deal 'Strictly' with Female DriversAuthorities in Riyadh threaten strict measures against women drivers as annual campaign urges females to defy driving ban.![]() Amnesty Investigator: Gaza 'Witnesses' Often LieArticle by Amnesty field researcher seemingly backs Israeli concerns that NGOs simply swallow Palestinian narrative.![]() Iran Calls Obama 'Two-Faced' On Saudi RightsTehran slams Obama's 'hypocrisy' for not raising Saudi human rights breaches during visit last week, accuses US and Israel of 'terror.'![]() PM Condemns 'Hypocrisy' in UN Human Rights CouncilNetanyahu brands UNHRC a 'procession of hypocrisy'; council also under fire for whitewashing Saudi human rights abuses.![]() Imprisoned Saudi Princesses Cry for HelpPrincesses allegedly locked in a Jeddah palace say royal family is starving them, call on world leaders to stop 'gender apartheid.'![]() Israel Treating Victims of Ukrainian UnrestSeven Ukrainians scheduled to arrive at Kaplan Medical Center for treatment this week.![]() Saudi Arabia Gets First Female Newspaper EditorThe English-language Saudi Gazette appoints woman as its editor, a step forward in a country where women are repressed.![]() Horrific Accounts of Hunger in HomsHoms evacuation sees 1,300 people transferred to safety; horrific accounts of hunger in the besieged city make headlines worldwide.![]() UN Experts Slam Surge in Iranian ExecutionsAfter Amnesty report reveals two people executed every day so far this year, UN calls on Tehran to curb the killings.![]() Bangladesh: Jailed for Trying to Visit IsraelSalah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury's set to add fuel to criticism over Bangladeshi government's human rights record.![]() Report: Top NGOs Failing Middle Eastern WomenNGO Monitor report finds Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch are failing to advocate women's rights in the region.![]() UN Humanitarian Chief: 250,000 Syrians UnreachableTop humanitarian official Valerie Amos reports situation in war-torn Syria in 'chilling' closed-door Security Council briefing.![]() UN Human Rights Chief: Assad Ordered War CrimesDespite mounting evidence of massive human rights violations, UNHRC head's statements the first time Assad directly blamed.![]() IDF Delegation to Philippines to Depart WednesdayIDF delegation to the Philippines has treated more than 2,500 patients and helped repair damaged infrastructure.![]() Saudi Arabia, Russia and China Elected to UNHRCIrony: Countries with questionable human rights records win seats on none other than the UN Human Rights Council.![]() 2 Killed as Saudi Gov't Cracks Down on IllegalsClashes 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: Video Highlights Human Rights AbusesFootage of violent attack against migrant worker by his employer goes viral, offering a disturbing insight into abuse faced by many.![]() HRW Praises Israeli Attendance at UN Rights ReviewHuman 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 Human Rights RecordAmnesty International report accuses Saudi government of failing to live up to any of its human rights commitments.![]() Iran, Syria to Seek Seats on UN Rights CouncilSome of the most oppressive regimes, possibly including Iran and Syria, are vying to serve on United Nations' Human Rights Council. |