Sri Lanka’s Proposed ‘Prevention of Organised Crimes’ Bill Sparks Human Rights Alarm
By Investigative Desk A new legislative proposal currently before the Sri Lankan parliament has ignited a firestorm of criticism from international human rights organizations. The "Prevention of Organised Crimes" bill,…
Hate Crimes Decline for Third Consecutive Year, Yet Systemic Disparities Persist, Says Lawyers’ Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released its annual hate crime statistics for 2025, revealing a nuanced landscape of social progress shadowed by persistent, deep-seated inequities.…
Bridging the Accountability Gap: The Global Push to Protect Children in Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Negotiations
As the international community moves toward the potential adoption of a landmark treaty to prevent and punish crimes against humanity, a pivotal debate has emerged: how to ensure that the…
Systematic Destruction: Amnesty International Accuses Israel of War Crimes in Southern Syria
GENEVA/DAMASCUS – A new investigation by Amnesty International has brought to light a systematic pattern of destruction of civilian infrastructure in the Quneitra governorate of southern Syria. According to the…













