British activist reunited with family after Egypt prison ordeal
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah is finally in the UK with his family after a presidential pardon ended years of imprisonment in Egypt. Read his family's emotional reaction.
Category : Search result: UN human rights experts
Egyptian-British Activist Reunited with Family in UK
British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah lands in London after Egypt lifts travel ban, allowing him to reunite with his son in Brighton after a decade-long ordeal.
UN 'Grave Concern' Over UK Prison Hunger Strikers
UN human rights experts warn the UK government over its treatment of Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers in custody, questioning compliance with international law.
Ohio's Mauritanian Community Faces Deportation Threat
A growing community of Mauritanian immigrants in Ohio fears deportation back to a country rife with slavery and racism, as Trump's ICE crackdown intensifies. Read their stories.
US Drops Deportation Plan for Xinjiang Camps Documentarian
US authorities halt deportation of Guan Heng, who exposed alleged Uyghur detention facilities in China. Activists welcome the decision, citing fears of persecution.
Top 21 Family Board Games for 2025: Expert Guide
Discover the best family board games for 2025, from award-winning strategy to budget-friendly fun. Expert recommendations to bring everyone together this holiday season.
Davey: Election Delays Rip Away Democratic Rights
Sir Ed Davey writes to the UK's human rights watchdog over plans to postpone local elections for nearly 10 million people. The government cites council reorganisation as the reason.
Women and Babies Targeted in Global Conflict Zones
A Guardian investigation reveals a harrowing global pattern of attacks on maternity services in war zones, endangering mothers and newborns. Read the full report on this critical breach of human rights.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Page 1 of 4