Human Rights News
Bangladesh: Children at Risk over Measles Outbreak and the Failure of Public Health Accountability
The ISHR expresses its profound concern over the alarming resurgence of measles across Bangladesh in 2026, which has already resulted in significant loss of young lives and exposed deep vulnerabilities within the national public health system.
Bangladesh: ISHR Brief, Human Rights Situation – April 2026
The human rights landscape in Bangladesh throughout April 2026 has become increasingly precarious, primarily due to a disturbing surge in mob violence and vigilantism.
Bangladesh: International Workers’ Day
On the occasion of International Workers’ Day, I write as the Bangladesh representative of the ISHR to reflect on the state of labour in our nation.
Ukraine: ISHR observes court proceedings
Fair proceedings despite the war
Russia: Political prisoners. Our mission: To remember, to warn, to help
According to information from OVD-Info, the only remaining human rights organization operating underground in Russia, approximately 1,400 to 1,700 people are currently imprisoned for political reasons.
Pakistan: Gratitude for liberation
“Good news: Javed Masih and his family are deeply grateful and happy as they have finally been freed from debt bondage.”
Political Prisoners worldwide
China: “I don’t even know if my father is still alive”
Ilham Tohti is believed to have been detained in the No. 1 Prison in Urumqi, Xinjiang Region, since December 12, 2014.
Iran: Kurdish environmental activist victim of state arbitrariness
The well-known Kurdish civil rights activist and activist Malak Faraj-Beygi is primarily involved in the field of climate justice.
Cuba: Arrested for participating in a peaceful demonstration
Nelson joined neighbours in a peaceful protest against long-lasting power outages on October 18, 2024. As a result, he was arbitrarily arrested.
Where in the world are our President and our Secretary General?
Beirut International Conference on Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogue for Sustainability
Upon the special request of the President of Lebanon, the President and the Secretary General of the ISHR participated in the first-ever Beirut International Conference on Intercultural and Interfaith Dialogue for Sustainability.
Speech marking the 15th anniversary of the “Mission Freedom” safe houses
Speech against (forced) prostitution: “Women are increasingly being treated as commodities”
ISHR receives the Health:Angel
International human rights organization honored with prestigious medical media award