AFRICA
Cameroon: Engaging Youths in Civic Processes
The role of young people in civic processes, can no longer be emphasized considering their importance in decision making and participation in important areas.
Nigeria: Violent Attacks On Christian Villages
The Christians in the central Nigerian state of Plateau cannot rest: around 20 rural were the target of a series of armed attacks over Christmas 2023.
Nigeria: A Dream Became Reality For Half-Orphan Ann
The Nigerian Christian Ann O. once imagined her life differently after finishing secondary school.
A New Year wish from a Refugee Doctor Stuck in the Deadly Sudan War
In the face of the ongoing conflict in Sudan, a dire humanitarian crisis is unfolding, placing the lives of 70,000 Tigrayan refugees, among others in Gedarif, in imminent danger.
Kenya: Kenyan politicians promoting sexual violence against women
Since Kenya promulgated the current constitution in 2010, the 47 counties within its borders have been until 2022 been headed by men.
Kenya: Paedophilia promotes a cycle of poverty for children
According to the Kenya Ministry of Health report, over 45,000 cases of pregnant girls aged between 10–18 years were handled in various hospitals countrywide in the months of January to February 2022.
Nigeria: Spreading Hope: “Please come back”
A Visit in Nigeria to the Survivors of Islamist Atrocities: The Nigerian Catholic Priest Monsignor Obiora Ike is splitting his time between Europe and Africa.
Cameroon: Arm Separatist Groups Continue to Hold Education Hostage in the Northwest and Southwest Regions of Cameroon
2023/2024 has been marked by serious human rights violations on education and the civilian population in the Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon.
Cameroon: Amplifying Youth Voices as Agent of Change
This year’s theme on the International Day for Democracy, celebrated annually on the 15th of September, is centered on: Empowering the Next Generation.
Global: Brief on the Importance of Advocating for Social Economic Rights in Developing Countries
Socioeconomic rights are human rights focused on the economic and social well-being. They include access to necessities like food, education, and health care.
Africa: Let’s Right Our Economic Wrongs too.
Rights are Universal and Complementary, and that is why we must advocate for them as such— universally and complementarily.
Uganda: Welcome Message
We are delighted to welcome our new ambassador, Jamada Kalinda Musa under the ISHR Ambassador program.