Home ••• Newswires by Industry • Countries • U.S. States • World Media Directory

Human Rights News ••• Topics • Countries • U.S. States

Death Penalty News Monitoring

Get by Email • RSS

Published on 10:16 GMT

Book on controversial Taiwan death row inmate to be translated by U.S. program

Taipei, March 2 (CNA) A book by Taiwanese author Chang Chuan-fen (張娟芬) about the life of Taiwan's oldest man on death row and the vestiges of the country's authoritarian past has been selected to be translated by a U.S.-based translation program. …

Source: Focus Taiwan - Neutral
Published on Mar 1, 2025

Resentencing of death row inmates begins

Vimbai Nyemba AT independence, Zimbabwe inherited a criminal sentencing regime that had the death penalty as one of the permissible sentences for offenders convicted of various offences, including murder. Subsequent to the attainment of independence in …

Source: The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe) - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Mar 1, 2025

DEATH PENALTY FOR KIDNAPPERS

· A decisive action is required to curb the escalating wave of kidnappings, argues ABIODUN OLUWADARE The recent decision by the Edo State House of Assembly to approve death sentence as punishment for kidnapping is a commendable and long-overdue step in …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Feb 28, 2025

Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man convicted for 1991 murder

The Alabama governor, Kay Ivey, on Friday commuted the death sentence of Robin “Rocky” Myers to life in prison after noting questions about his case. Ivey said Myers, who was facing execution this spring, will instead spend the rest of his life in prison …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Feb 28, 2025

Senate panel concerned over delayed justice for death row prisoners

ISLAMABAD - Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights Thursday expressed severe dissatisfaction with the current state of Pakistan’s prison system. The meeting of the committee was chaired by Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri here at the Parliament House. …

Source: The Nation - Label Pending
Published on Feb 28, 2025

Pakistan: Blasphemy allegations by hardliner TLP leader Niaz Ahmad Noori lead to awarding death sentence to Lahore man

A sessions court in Lahore (Pakistan Punjab) awarded the death sentence to a man for committing blasphemy on Thursday, February 27. The FIR against the man was registered in 2020 under section 295 A & C of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). The complaint …

Source: Organiser Weekly - Label Pending
Published on Feb 28, 2025

Senate human rights body calls for urgent reforms in prison system

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights on Thursday voiced concerns about the dire conditions in prisons, particularly crowding and prolonged delays in justice for death row inmates. A meeting of the committee, chaired by Senator Samina …

Source: Dawn - Center-left
Published on Feb 28, 2025

Zim courts frowned upon death penalty: AG

This was said by Attorney-General Virginia Mabiza at the United Nation’s Biennial High-Level Panel Discussion on the Judiciary’s Role in Advancing Human Rights. ZIMBABWEAN courts viewed the death penalty and the conditions surrounding it as a human right …

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Neutral
Published on Feb 28, 2025

Thailand repatriates 40 Uyghurs to China violating their human rights

Despite the risk of persecution, Thailand deported 40 Uyghurs held for over a decade. Activists and NGOs say the group risks persecution in China. The Thai government confirmed the news after the fact, while for Beijing it is a case of “illegal migration”. …

Source: Asia News - Center-right
Published on Feb 27, 2025

Human Rights Organizations Urge Saudi Arabia to Halt Executions of Egyptians in Tabuk Prison

Watan-Seventeen Arab and regional human rights organizations have expressed deep concern over the imminent execution of dozens of prisoners in Saudi Arabia on non-lethal drug-related charges, including Egyptian citizens detained in Tabuk prison. These …

Source: Watan - Label Pending
Published on Feb 27, 2025

Iranian press review: Sharp rise in death penalty use sees almost 1,000 executed

Rights groups report sharp rise in executions Two human rights organisations have raised concerns about the significant increase in the number of executions in Iran in 2024. On 20 February, the Norway-based Iran Human Rights Organisation and the France- …

Source: Middle East Eye - Uncategorized
Published on Feb 27, 2025

Is it finally time to lay the death penalty to rest?

On 12 February, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) published its fact-finding report on the human rights violations of the Hasina regime during the July uprising. The first-of-its-kind investigation on Bangladesh, …

Source: The Business Standard - Neutral
Published on Feb 27, 2025

CIVICUS at the 58th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council

At the 58th session of UN Human Rights Council (24 February to 4 April 2025) CIVICUS will prioritise protecting civic space and civic freedoms. With our mandate to strengthen citizen action and as a global civil society alliance, we will support civil …

Source: CIVICUS - Center-left
Published on 01:04 GMT

Summary Justice is Indefensible

By Anura Gunasekera On December 3, 2021, then member of parliament, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, today the President of Sri Lanka, made an impassioned speech in the House, against the killing of suspects in police custody, allegedly on the grounds of self- …

Source: The Island - Center-left
Published on Feb 27, 2025

Deportation of Uyghurs to China 'a death sentence carried out in plain sight'

More than 40 Uyghurs have been deported to China by Thailand, officials have confirmed, drawing widespread condemnation from human rights groups. The group had been held in Thailand for more than a decade after they tried to cross the border in 2014 to …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
Published on Feb 27, 2025

UN applauds Zim for abolishing death penalty

Herald Reporter The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has commended Zimbabwe for officially abolishing the death penalty. This recognition followed an address by the Attorney-General of Zimbabwe Mrs Virginia Mabiza, at the UN’s Biennial High- …

Source: The Herald (Zimbabwe) - Pro-Government
Published on Feb 27, 2025

United Nations Human Rights Council: Zimbabwe hailed for abolishing death penalty

By Alois Vinga COUNTRIES attending the ongoing 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council have saluted Zimbabwe for successfully abolishing the death penalty. Speaking at the high-level convention, Zimbabwe’s Attorney General Virginia Mabiza …

Source: New Zimbabwe - Neutral
Published on Feb 25, 2025

Iran: 'Death penalty as a tool of oppression'

Iran's number of executions reached a record high in 2024. According to the recently published annual report on the death penalty in Iran by the Iran Human Rights Organization (IHR) and the French NGO Ensemble Contre la Peine de Mort (ECPM), at least …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Feb 26, 2025

Joint Statement – Urgent Demand to Stop Executions and Investigate Human Rights Abuses in Saudi Arabia

We, the undersigned organizations, are gravely concerned about the imminent execution of dozens of prisoners in Saudi Arabia on non-lethal drug-related charges, including numerous Egyptian nationals held in Tabuk Prison.[1] These individuals face the death …

Source: Middle East Democracy Center - Label Pending

01 days 16:00:23

Featured Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All

Published on March 1, 2025 - 15:47 GMT

Republika Srpska’s new NGO law raises serious concerns over human rights protection, OSCE Human Rights Director and ...

WARSAW/VIENNA, 28 February 2025 – The Law on the Special Registry and Publicity of the Work of Non-Profit Organizations adopted last night by the parliament of Republika Srpska does not meet international human rights standards or the commitments of …

Distribution channels:
Published on March 2, 2025 - 03:33 GMT

Marquis Who’s Who Recognizes Dr. Satpreet Singh for Excellence in Leadership and Research

Dr. Satpreet Singh’s Unparalleled Contributions to Leadership and Research Earn Him a Place in Marquis Who’s Who MANTECA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Satpreet Singh, an esteemed scholar, researcher, and …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...

Published on February 28, 2025 - 17:19 GMT

Uzbekistan’s Ombudsman marks 30-year anniversary with conference on link between human rights and clean environment

The Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz) on 27 February 2025 joined international organizations in marking the 30th anniversary of the country’s Ombudsman institution by supporting its annual conference in Tashkent, this year devoted to human rights …

Distribution channels:
Published on February 28, 2025 - 13:51 GMT

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi officially launches Human Rights Month in Soweto, 28 Feb

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi, will officially launch Human Rights Month on Friday, 28 February 2025, by hosting a stakeholder engagement session with Civil Society Organisations. The session, which will focus …

Distribution channels:

Published on February 27, 2025 - 05:38 GMT

Appointment of Singapore's Representatives to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR)

The Government of Singapore has appointed Associate Professor (A/P) Eugene Tan as Singapore’s Representative and Ms Stefanie Yuen Thio as Singapore’s Alternate Representative, to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) for the …

Distribution channels:
Published on February 26, 2025 - 23:22 GMT

Slovenia convenes high-level event at the Human Rights Council on advancing equality through multilateralism

SLOVENIA, February 26 - The ministerial level convening brought together government representatives from different regions of the world, UN agencies, civil society and academia who discussed innovative practices around the role of women in multilateralism, …

Distribution channels:
Published on February 25, 2025 - 03:00 GMT

Continued efforts to ensuring justice and accountability key to lasting peace in Ukraine, OSCE human rights office says

WARSAW, 24 February 2025 – As we mark the third year since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, efforts to uphold justice and achieve accountability remain crucial for a just and lasting peace, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights ( …

Distribution channels:
Published on March 1, 2025 - 03:38 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates return of remains, detainees under ceasefire agreement

Over the past five weeks, the ceasefire agreement has allowed for families to be reunited and for the deceased to be brought back to their loved ones for proper burials. More humanitarian aid has also entered Gaza, where countless lives depend on it. As a …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

Got news to share? Submit it now.

Load more human rights news or search news using your own keywords. There are 790,498,266 articles in our news database.

Online News Monitoring Made Simple

Established in 1995, EIN Newsdesk helps millions of users track breaking news across thousands of trusted websites. Users may set up custom email newsletters and RSS feeds or search among thousands of preset news sections. As a member, you may also submit your own news using the EIN Presswire distribution service. Membership is free and we do not sell or lease any information about you. Press release distribution, dedicated APIs, and custom services generate the revenue that allow us to offer you free basic access.

News by Country & by Industry

Worldwide News Coverage

Track news across more than 5,000 sources by country or industry or search our real-time news index.

Human Rights News by Country

Human Rights News by U.S. State

Human Rights News Topics

Online News Publications

World News Report

News Alerts & News Feeds

Custom News Monitoring

News page results can be outputted as RSS or received daily by email. You may also use our NewsPlugin for WordPress.

Create Email Newsletter

Create RSS Feed

NewsPlugin for WordPress

Submit News

PR Distribution Service

Our EIN Presswire's distribution footprint reaches millions. You can upload news which is re-published through EIN Newsdesk, fed into Twitter and Facebook, and onto partner sites, Google News, Bing News, etc.

EIN Presswire

Events

World Media Directory

News Media Guide

This is a listing of the world’s TV stations, radio stations, newspapers, and blogs. Last update: 02/17/2025

World Media Directory

Human Rights Press Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All

Published on March 2, 2025 - 03:37 GMT

Courageous Conservatives PAC Applauds White House for Standing Up to Zelensky

America First Leadership Takes a Stand Against Endless Foreign Entanglements WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Courageous Conservatives Political Action Committee (PAC), an organization dedicated to electing …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on March 1, 2025 - 15:39 GMT

Regional Black Leadership Roundtable Celebrates One Year of Progress

Convened by the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, the RBLR is focused on developing economic and social infrastructures that help the Black community thrive MARINA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the Regional …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on March 1, 2025 - 15:36 GMT

4Kira4Moms and March for Moms Announce Merger to Strengthen Advocacy for Maternal Health

The new collaboration will provide a unified force to improve maternal health outcomes for all mothers, with a focus on the underserved ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 4Kira4Moms and March for Moms are proud to …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Human Rights ...
Published on March 1, 2025 - 00:09 GMT

Community United Democratic Club Hosts Mark Levine to Discuss a Transparent and Inclusive NYC Comptroller’s Office

CUDC Continues to Champion Community Voices, Accountability, and Equitable Resource Distribution NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community United Democratic Club (CUDC), a coalition dedicated to unifying …

Distribution channels: Conferences & Trade Fairs, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on February 28, 2025 - 20:14 GMT

Safe Surfin' Foundation, Skyll Share AI Based Online Safety Curriculum at MMIP Summit

Founders Hope to Empower Vulnerable Communities Through Innovative Digital Safety Education FLOYD, VA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eddie Worth, Executive Director and President of the Safe Surfin' Foundation, …

Distribution channels: Education, Human Rights ...
Published on February 28, 2025 - 19:51 GMT

The Sacred Continuum of Care: Understanding the Difference Between Birth and Death Doulas

Exploring the unique yet parallel roles of birth and death doulas in providing compassionate, non-medical support during life’s transitions. GOLDEN, CO, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recent years, the role of doulas …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on February 28, 2025 - 19:33 GMT

Stand Out as a Family-Friendly Employer

Family friendliness and family-friendly employers are becoming increasingly important AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The shortage of skilled workers in the United States has been rising for years. Increasingly …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on February 28, 2025 - 17:28 GMT

Massachusetts Public Sounds Off on Nation’s First, Upcoming Statewide Regulations for Police Interaction with Youth

Strategies for Youth hosted the forums as Mass. prepares to lead the nation by unveiling the first statewide regulations on police interactions with youth. CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Massachusetts …

Distribution channels: Education, Emergency Services ...
Published on February 28, 2025 - 16:30 GMT

Malan Breton's New AW 2025-26 Collection Brings the Exotic Mystery and Eastern Mythology to London Fashion Week

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Malan Breton presented his AW 2025-2026 collection, based on the themes of mystery and Eastern mythology during London Fashion Week at the Royal Horseguards. As the world steps into …

Distribution channels: Beauty & Hair Care, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on February 28, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Haven House Thrift Stores Expands to Lebanon, TN, to Support Addiction Recovery

Haven House Thrift Stores is opening a new location in Lebanon, TN, to further support the Haven House Recovery Center’s addiction recovery efforts. Haven House Thrift Stores (NASDAQ:HHTS) LEBANON, TN, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Consumer Goods ...
Published on February 28, 2025 - 15:38 GMT

Love Without Boundaries Launches Groundbreaking Pediatric Cardiac Database to Bring Equity in Heart Care to Ugandan Kids

Love Without Boundaries launches a Pediatric Cardiac Database to connect Ugandan kids with life-saving heart care, ensuring every child has a chance to thrive. ST. PETERSBERG, FL, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Love …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on March 1, 2025 - 03:38 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates return of remains, detainees under ceasefire agreement

Over the past five weeks, the ceasefire agreement has allowed for families to be reunited and for the deceased to be brought back to their loved ones for proper burials. More humanitarian aid has also entered Gaza, where countless lives depend on it. As a …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on February 28, 2025 - 15:29 GMT

Senator Christine M. Tartaglione, The Exodus Road and The Lighthouse to host Digital Safety Roundtable in Philadelphia

This closed roundtable discussion brings together community leaders to address the urgent threat of digital exploitation PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Exodus Road and The Lighthouse are partnering …

Distribution channels: Education, Human Rights ...
Published on February 28, 2025 - 15:13 GMT

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester Names Annissa Essaibi George 2025 Chair of the New England Women’s Leadership Awards

Prestigious award now in its 32nd year recognizes and honors remarkable women who meet the challenges they face with confidence, persistence and compassion. DORCHESTER, MA, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boys & Girls …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on February 28, 2025 - 15:06 GMT

CSL First City Marks One Year of Impactful Healing and Community Building

Local nonprofit, Center for Spiritual Living First City offers residents of St. Augustine a safe haven for recovery and renewal. ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CSL First City is celebrating its one-year …

Distribution channels: Companies, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on February 28, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

People Facing Divorce Can Find Resources and Support Online

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Divorce can be one of the most complex and emotionally exhausting experiences one can go through. Figuring out the legal process during this time presents numerous challenges, and …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on February 28, 2025 - 14:39 GMT

Great Kids Inc. Advocates on Capitol Hill

Advocates for Modernization of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and Continued Support for MIECHV WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Representatives from Great Kids Inc. traveled to the Capitol to meet …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Education ...
Published on March 1, 2025 - 02:33 GMT

Oxfam reaction to USAID funding cuts in DRC

Commenting on news today that the US has confirmed the termination of USAID funding for multiple life-saving projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Oxfam Country Director Manenji Mangundu said: “These USAID cuts will have an immediate and …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on February 28, 2025 - 14:15 GMT

The Exodus Road’s Brazil Team Supports Major Trafficking Case Leading to Freedom for Two Brazilian Men in Myanmar

The two men escaped a labor trafficking scheme at a scamming compound in Myanmar COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Exodus Road’s Brazil Country Director, Cintia Meirelles, supported the freedom and …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on February 28, 2025 - 11:55 GMT

Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites Achieves Certified Autism Center™ Designation

Rixos The Palm Hotel & Suites Achieves Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Leading Dubai's Inclusive Hospitality Efforts DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, February 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Board of Credentialing and …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...