DOJ: ‘Horrific and inhumane’ Georgia prisons violate Constitution
Georgia state prisons subject inmates to “horrific and inhumane” conditions in violation of the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the Department of Justice said Tuesday…
Governor Nassir Speaks as ICJ Kenya and Allies Demand Justice for Assaulted Mombasa Blogger
The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya), UTU WETU Trust, the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), and the Wangu Kanja Foundation condemned the violent kidnapping and sexual assault of a Mombasa-based blogger, describing the attack as a severe violation of human rights and an affront to free expression…
How To Stop The Spread Of Misinformation And Disinformation In Whatsapp Group Chats
It’s human nature to share anything we find fascinating with people we know who’d like that information. With the prevalence of social media, it’s become even easier to share anything we find. Unfortunately, this leads to the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation, even after it’s been debunked…
Saudi Arabia Revamps Work Visas for Hajj and Umrah
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced updates to temporary work visa regulations for Hajj and Umrah services. These changes, approved by the Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday, aim to improve flexibility for the private sector. Enhancing Visa Flexibility The new regulations will help businesses align visa needs with labor market demands…
Talal Foundation, HRC Join Forces to Protect Women, Children
The Talal Foundation and the Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC) have signed a memorandum to bolster women’s and children’s rights. This collaboration focuses on protecting legal rights, conducting studies on maternal and childcare needs, and launching community initiatives. The partnership also aims to support victims of violence and family breakdowns across the Kingdom…Cairo Urban Week Kicks Off October 27: A Celebration of Sustainability, Art, and Urban Development
In the lead-up to the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12), which Egypt will host in November, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Egypt, in collaboration with the Cairo Governorate, is launching Cairo Urban Week on October 27. This week-long event will feature a variety of activities focused on urban development…A’Ibom LG Poll: CSO extracts commitments from AkISIEC, stakeholders
Four days before the October 5, 2024 local government elections in Akwa Ibom State, a civil society organisation, Centre for Human Rights Accountability Network, CHRAN, has extracted commitments from the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission, AKISIEC, security agencies as well as other relevant stakeholders for a peaceful…
‘Youths have spoken loud and clear’, CDHR rejects Tinubu’s fresh Confab
The Committee for Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has kicked against President Bola Tinubu’s plan to organise a 30-day Youth Conference. In his Independence Day broadcast, on Tuesday, Tinubu said his administration would convene a National Youth Conference to address the diverse challenges and opportunities confronting youths…
Tinubu means well for Nigeria – CDHR
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) says President Bola Tinubu means well and he is passionate about addressing the challenges in the country. CDHR President, Mr Debo Adeniran, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos…