From the European Commission– Today, the European Commission and the High Representative set out the priorities and way ahead on Human rights and Democracy, adopting

By Amy Braun schweiger, and Hugh Williamson of HRW – The coronavirus has rapidly spread through Italy and Spain, making them two of the world’s COVID-19 hot spots.

Fatima Burhan, Research Assistant, Europe & Central Asia – HRW – With news that four prisoners in Italy tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by

(Beirut) –  Qatari authorities should ensure that migrant workers receive adequate protection during the COVID-19 pandemic, a coalition of 16 nongovernmental organizations and trade unions said in a letter on

(Beirut) – People in immigration detention in Gulf countries pending deportation should be given alternatives to detention amid health risks and global travel restrictions brought on by

Rothna Begum Senior Researcher, Women’s Rights Division – HRW -Governments around the world have imposed restrictions on movements of citizens to counter the threat of

The 47-nation Council of Europe has launched an updated version of its free online “Introduction to the European Convention on Human Rights”, a 5-hour interactive