Observers say the new Criminal Code and revised Criminal Procedure Code entrench provisions that undermine democracy.

Indonesia's new criminal code takes effect, sparking concerns among activists over its impact on civil rights and free speech ...

“Instead of seizing the opportunity to introduce much-needed protections and safeguards for detainees’ and defendants’ human rights, and end arbitrary detention, Egyptian legislators are intent on ...

Civic space continues to shrink in Benin with a wave of attacks on independent media outlets and people still being ...

The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders on Tuesday urged Togo authorities to release Togolese-Irish citizen and human rights defender Abdoul Aziz Goma from prison on the ...

Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra said the distinction between ...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Whole Foods Market today announced its new Seafood Code of Conduct, reinforcing the company’s commitment to safeguard the human rights and welfare of workers throughout ...