International
Non governmental organizations play an essential role in our society. They fight against human rights violations, bring perpetrators to justice and change discriminatory laws. Without NGOs our world would be a much darker place. Providing relief and protection to those in need requires a coordinated and effective response to emergencies from humanitarian actors. Despite widespread […]
According to the UN, the novel coronavirus still continues to pose challenges with regard to the unequal treatment suffered by the most vulnerable people such as indigenous peoples, people of African descent, people of Asian descent, migrants, asylum seekers and refugees. Although the third wave of Covid-19 contamination is over, the general situation remains complicated […]
Climate changes have led to extensive flooding across many parts of Africa. Consequently, there have been considerable loss of lives or displacement of populations in different countries such as Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Chad, Nigeria, Niger, Benin, Togo, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, and Burkina Faso. The 26th session of the United Nations Framework Convention […]
Human Rights Agency, deeply concerned about the crisis in Sudan, supports the Sudanese people’s aspiration for democracy, freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Since the military coup of October 25, 2021, at least 13 people have been killed and several hundred have been injured. Many people – including government ministers, human rights activists, members of […]
As various reports and data show, immigrants, especially African immigrants, are deprived of their most basic rights, which are inalienable and necessary for everyone anywhere in the world. European countries need to take the necessary measure to put an end to these tragic conditions by adopting migration policies that comply with human rights principles. Since […]
Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General yesterday underlined the vital importance of peace and security in Africa. While calling on all Member States to work with the African Union and sub-regional organizations to make life safer across the continent, she drew the attention of Council members to a number of worrying trends that Africans are […]
The African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights was adopted in 1981 in Nairobi as part of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) which has now become the African Union (AU). It entered into force on October 28, 1986. Download the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights Countries having ratified or adhered to the […]
Human Rights Agency congratulates journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov, Nobel Peace Prize laureates. We regret that anti-media rhetoric and attacks on journalists and media workers continue to increase. Journalists are responsible for seeking the truth, giving it context, and providing it to public to ensure new conversations and representation. They are on the front […]
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP) was recognized by the United Nations in its resolution 47/196 of 22 December 1992. On that day, the United Nations ensures that the knowledge, contributions and experience of people living in poverty are recognized and celebrated. Read More Theme: Building Forward Together: Ending Persistent Poverty, Respecting […]
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have recently become key actors in responding to the challenges associated with human rights, playing an important role in the promotion of economic growth, development of societies, improvement of communities, and promotion of citizen participation. NGOs are especially essential for the socio-economic development of countries in which the capacities and resources of […]
