EU approves supply chain human rights law
It's been a long time in the making and almost failed, but now EU member countries have agreed to a law that will force companies to uphold environmental and human rights standards…
Some governments ‘using’ Covid-19 to stifle dissent, UN human rights chief warns
In an interview with FRANCE 24, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet warned that some governments were taking advantage of emergency powers imposed amid the Covid-19 crisis to stifle…
Afghan peace deal, but at what cost?
The West appears to be making many concessions to the Taliban to forge a peace deal. Do they also involve a compromise on fundamental human rights? DW talks to the head of…
Nigerian information minister: ‘This government does not violate anybody’s right’
Speaking to DW's Conflict Zone, Lai Mohammed defended Nigeria's human rights record.…
Trump and Hong Kong: How much do human rights matter?
Trump and Hong Kong: How much do human rights matter?…
How to eliminate violence against women
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread violations of human rights. The United Nations observes International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on the 25th of…
Justice elusive for victims of German businesses abroad
Campaigners think German firms should be accountable for the human rights abuses committed along their supply chains. Some businesses say it's too difficult to police, but others would welcome a "level playing…
Kurds in Turkey increasingly subject to violent hate crimes
An elderly Kurdish man was attacked in hospital; a man and his son were gunned down on the street — and no charges were filed. Human rights experts see a worsening situation…
Amnesty International issues travel warning for US
The human rights organization warns gun violence has led to a "human rights crisis" in the US. The killings of 31 people in attacks at the weekend have renewed pressure on President…
Militias chase migrants in the US
Jim Benvie is the leader of a controversial armed vigilante group in the US. Heavily-armed members of this group go out every night to find and detain people crossing the border. Human…
‘Locked up in hell:’ China’s forced disappearances
Since 2017, Chinese authorities have taken human rights lawyers, activists and writers to secret detention centers were deprived of freedom and dignity, they are expected to confess to crimes.…