For Russia, strengthening ties with African nations like Uganda is part of a broader strategy to expand its global influence and secure new markets. For Uganda, the benefits include access to ...

Venezuela’s ruling party-controlled National Assembly has declared Volker Türk, the United Nations high commissioner for ...

There has been widespread concern expressed over the impact Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" could have on American health care.

Despite its critical role in sustaining billions of lives, the global food system fails to deliver for health, rights, and particularly, nature. A report published today by the UN Environment ...

Challenges and progress intersect in global human rights advocacy as the 'Embedded' initiative aims to amplify marginalized voices. The nexus between health and human rights is highlighted, including ...

SDG3, adopted by the United Nations in 2015, seeks to “ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.” But activists say Uganda must do more to address gaps in areas such as mental ...

Human rights obligations do not apply to national governments alone. There are dozens of self-identified “ human rights cities” in the United States—from Mountain View, Cali ...

The UN's top rights official on Monday urged the international community to confront the growing human rights implications of climate change.Speaking at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, High ...

Deep funding cuts and possible dismantling of USAID threaten global health, potentially causing over 14 million extra deaths ...

A UN Special Rapporteur on climate change and human rights urged countries on Monday to phase out fossil fuels to combat the climate crisis following the 10 hottest years in history, which saw ...

A top court ruled Monday that the British government, rather than judges, should decide on the “acutely sensitive and ...

Human Rights First today released an extensive new report detailing both positive developments and serious human rights concerns in Syria following the fall of the Assad government in December 2024.