Human Rights

'Harry Potter' Author JK Rowling Narrates New Film on Orphanage Abolishment, Asks Fans to Help

JK Rowling has narrated a movie made by NGO 'Lumos' to voice against dreadful situation of children in orphanages.

Sep 13, 2015

Spain: Migrant found hiding in glove compartment of car [Video]

Spanish police found an African migrant hiding behind a vehicles glove compartment at the the Spanish-Moroccan border.

Sep 11, 2015

CCTV footage shows attack on pro-Kurdish party headquarters

Several people attacked the pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party headquarter in Ankara.

Sep 10, 2015

Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protesters clash near Downing Street

Scuffles break out near Downing Street as pro-Palestinians and pro-Israelis protest ahead of visit to London by Israeli prime minister.

Sep 9, 2015

China celebrates Tibets 50th anniversary as conflict with Dalai Lama continues

The founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region was marked with a rallying cry against the exiled spiritual leader.

Sep 8, 2015

Angela Merkel demands strengthened European response to refugee crisis

The German Chancellor asked for solidarity of European countries to cope with the high number of refugees.

Sep 7, 2015

Artists Pay Tribute to Drowned Syrian Boy Aylan Kurdi with Heartbreaking Cartoons [PHOTOS]

Aylan Kurdi was among the migrants who were trying to reach Greece from Syria.

Sep 4, 2015

Syrian Boy Aylan Kurdi's Father Wants to be 'Buried With Him'; Images of Child's Body Washed up on Turkish Shore Spark Outrage

The three-year-old Syrian boy, identified as Aylan Kurdi, was attempting to migrate with his family to Greece.

Sep 3, 2015

Kiev: Suspected grenade thrower caught on camera

Footage by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty shows a suspect throwing a grenade which killed one and injured nearly 90 outside Ukraines parliament.

Sep 1, 2015

EU to Hold Ministerial Meeting on Migrant Crisis

An influx of migrants seeking refuge in Europe has triggered a wave of xenophobic sentiments on the continent.

Aug 30, 2015

Egyptian Court Sentences Al Jazeera Journalists to 3 years in Prison

The three were sentenced for operating without a press license and broadcasting material harmful to Egypt.

Aug 29, 2015

Germany: Clashes between left and right-wing protesters continue at new refugee shelter in Heidenau

Since Friday more than 30 police officers were injured during the protests.

Aug 24, 2015

In Focus: Female genital cutting defeated only if we talk to entire communities on profound mental and physical effects

FGC, or FGM, is recognised internationally as a violation of girls and womens human rights.

Aug 13, 2015

Kos refugees: Migrants clash with police after being locked in stadium [video]

Footage shows police officers in Kos pushing migrants after clashes during the registration process at the sports stadium.