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Human Rights

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Omar Saad: saying no to the Israeli army

A small group of Palestinians are legally bound to join the Israeli military. Noreen Sadik tells the story of the young man refusing to obey.

Filed in: Human Rights Israel Military Palestine

The problem of rape is getting worse

More young women in India need to engage in the fight against violence and sexual assault, says Mari Marcel Thekaekara – whatever their class.

Filed in: Human Rights India Women

The fight’s not over yet, say Peru’s dam busters

Asháninka communities are locked in a cold war with the government and their neighbours says Izzi Myers.

Filed in: Activism Human Rights Indigenous Peoples Peru

Land rights victory for Indian marchers

March of landless people called off after government agrees to demands. Johanna Rogers reports.

Filed in: Human Rights India Land

Britain must compensate all Mau Mau veterans

With his elderly teacher in mind, Maina Waruru urges Britain to settle with surviving Kenyan fighters quickly.

Filed in: Colonialism Human Rights Kenya United Kingdom

Nine years since Rachel Corrie’s death – and little has changed in Gaza

There is still no accountability, says Noreen Sadik, for the killing of a peace activist, nor is there any reprieve for Palestinians living under occupation.

Filed in: Activism Human Rights Israel Palestine

Marcos atrocities: the pain continues

The Philippines still bears the scars of military dictatorship, which was imposed 40 years ago this month, says Iris Gonzales.

Filed in: Human Rights Philippines Politics

Eyes on the prize

After researching Amnesty’s media awards, Phil Chamberlain warns not enough is being done to foster diverse human rights journalism.

Filed in: Human Rights Media Peru

Giving #Atoss about disability

Activists are taking aim at politicians after a week of action against the Paralympic sponsor, reports Amy Hall.

Filed in: Disability Human Rights Sport United Kingdom

Becoming criminal at home

From 1 September squatting residential buildings in England and Wales will be illegal. Phoenix Rainbow says this is unfair and unworkable.

Filed in: Housing Human Rights Law United Kingdom

‘We are lucky to have a grave. Other families have nothing’

On the International Day for the Disappeared, Tim Baster and Isabelle Merminod meet Turkish families still seeking justice for their missing loved ones.

Filed in: Human Rights Turkey

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