Iranian boxer at imminent risk of execution
Iranian boxing champion Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani could be executed at any moment after his retrial request was denied. Campaigners warn his life is in grave danger. Urgent international action is needed.
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Sarah Burton, Human Rights Lawyer, Dies at 56
Sarah Burton, a formidable human rights lawyer known for her work on the Hillsborough and Grenfell inquiries, has died aged 56. Read about her remarkable career and legacy.
Morocco accused of abuse against detained Gen Z protesters
Human rights groups condemn alleged police brutality and arbitrary detention of hundreds of young protesters in Morocco, as families share horrific testimonies of abuse. Calls for justice grow.
Harvard Scholar's Ouster Reveals Institutional Failure
The dismissal of Dr Mary Bassett from Harvard's FXB Centre highlights the selective application of human rights principles, particularly regarding Palestine. Discover the implications for global health and academic freedom.
Data Reveals Low Success Rate for Deportation Human Rights Claims
A retired judge clarifies the ECHR's 'right to respect for family life' and reveals just 0.73% of foreign offenders successfully use it to avoid deportation. Read the facts behind the headlines.
2025: Five Key Moments in the Assault on Women's Rights
A devastating look at how policy shifts in 2025 have dismantled global health aid, targeting reproductive rights and disproportionately endangering women and girls worldwide. Read the full analysis.
Corrections: Christchurch Date, EHRC Scope Clarified
The Guardian has corrected the date of the Christchurch mosque massacre and clarified the remit of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Read the full list of recent amendments and how to submit a complaint.
ICE detainee who filmed Xinjiang faces removal from US
Guan Heng, who filmed alleged human rights violations in China's Xinjiang region, is detained by ICE and could be removed from the United States. His case highlights asylum challenges.
Why hasn't human nature evolved with technology?
A Guardian reader asks why human morality remains primitive despite technological evolution. Explore the philosophical question and share your answer. Submit your thoughts to nq@theguardian.com.
Farage urged to apologise for school racism claims
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces calls to apologise for alleged racist and antisemitic behaviour at school from the outgoing head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Uyghur brothers' 12-year ordeal in Indian prison
Three Uyghur brothers fled China's Xinjiang in 2013, fearing detention. Arrested in Ladakh, they've been imprisoned in India ever since, their case stuck in legal limbo.
TNT Sports loses Champions League and rugby rights
TNT Sports suffers a double blow as it loses UK rights to the Champions League and international rugby. Analysis reveals the broadcaster's strategy to balance the books and future challenges.
Amnesty alleges human rights violations at 'Alligator' Alcatraz
A new Amnesty International report details alleged human rights abuses against detainees at the 'Alligator' Alcatraz facility. Read the shocking findings and calls for action.
Amnesty alleges torture at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
A shocking new report details 'harrowing human rights violations' at a Florida immigration jail, including detainees shackled in an outdoor cage. Read the full investigation.
Human Rights Groups Demand FIFA Action on 2026 World Cup
Leading human rights organisations urge FIFA to address serious concerns over migrant worker welfare and policing ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America. Read the full report.
Trump's drug boat strikes face war crime probe and legal complaint
A deadly US strike on a suspected drug vessel triggers bipartisan anger and a war crime investigation. The family of a Colombian victim files the first formal complaint. Explore the escalating fallout.
Colombian family files complaint over US airstrike killing
The parents of a Colombian fisherman killed in a US airstrike have filed a formal human rights complaint. Exclusive details on the first legal challenge to Trump's anti-drug boat bombings.
Teenager executes family killer in Taliban stadium
A 13-year-old boy has carried out a public execution in Afghanistan, shooting dead the man convicted of murdering his family. Read the full report on the Taliban's return to brutal justice.
ITV wins £80m rights to broadcast every England rugby Test
ITV has secured a landmark £80m deal for the Nations Championship, ensuring every England rugby union Test will be free-to-air from 2026. A major boost for the sport's exposure.
Sir Geoffrey Bindman's legacy of fighting for justice
Remembering Sir Geoffrey Bindman, the human rights lawyer who championed civil liberties and stood by the dispossessed, from Pinochet's victims to countless others. Explore his remarkable legacy.
UN: Israel has 'de facto state policy' of torture
A damning UN report accuses Israel of systematic torture against Palestinian detainees, including children. Read the full investigation into alleged war crimes and impunity.
Canada's Oil Pipeline Deal Faces Indigenous Opposition
Canadian PM Mark Carney's oil pipeline agreement with Alberta faces fierce First Nations resistance and cost him a cabinet minister. Discover the deepening political conflict.
1000 Women on Death Row: The Hidden Crisis
An in-depth investigation reveals the global crisis of women on death row, from the US to Iran, where abuse and injustice are ignored. Read their stories.
Labour MPs revolt over Starmer workers' rights U-turn
Keir Starmer faces backbench fury after ditching day-one unfair dismissal protection. Labour MPs call it a 'complete betrayal' of manifesto promises. Read the full story.
Labour drops day-one unfair dismissal from workers' rights bill
Labour government makes surprise U-turn on manifesto commitment to day-one unfair dismissal protection, sparking backlash from unions and MPs while business groups welcome the compromise.
Gov U-turn: Day-one employment rights scrapped
The government has abandoned controversial 'day-one' employment rights after House of Lords pressure. Discover how the new six-month rule will affect UK businesses and workers.
Labour accused of manifesto breach over workers' rights
Labour faces accusations of a second manifesto breach in two days after watering down its promise to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from day one.
Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank
Video evidence shows two Palestinian men shot dead by Israeli forces in Jenin after appearing to surrender. Human rights groups condemn 'cold-blooded execution'.
Government U-turns on unfair dismissal pledge
The government has reversed its promise to give workers unfair dismissal rights from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Find out what this means for employees and businesses.
Government U-turns on unfair dismissal rights
The government has reversed its pledge to protect workers from unfair dismissal from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Discover what this means for your employment rights.
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