Navigating human rights challenges: India’s escalating concerns
At the 55th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, taking place on 20 March 2024, Glenn Payot addressed the Council on the escalating human rights concerns in India. With 970 million voters gearing up...
View ArticleAdvocating for minority voices: Strengthening the UN Forum on Minority Issues
Regional minority forums can play an important role by bringing important discussions closer to local contexts. The post Advocating for minority voices: Strengthening the UN Forum on Minority Issues...
View ArticleEmpowering marginalized communities: A call for intersectional advocacy and...
MRG stands ready to collaborate with the Special Rapporteur in advancing minority rights on the international stage. The post Empowering marginalized communities: A call for intersectional advocacy and...
View ArticleLegal empowerment and gender justice in Smolyan
In Bulgaria, the Rodopchanka Women's Club empowers minority women by breaking gender norms. The post Legal empowerment and gender justice in Smolyan appeared first on Minority Rights Group.
View ArticleMRG warns against escalating violence against Bedouin communities in the West...
The Human Rights Council must address the escalating violence against Bedouin communities by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The post MRG warns against escalating violence against Bedouin...
View ArticleMRG urges action on Batwa rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Marginalized and impoverished, DRC's Batwa suffer human rights abuses perpetrated by park guards and military forces. The post MRG urges action on Batwa rights in the Democratic Republic of Congo...
View ArticleTürkiye’s local elections: the minority lens
Tomorrow, millions of people in Türkiye will head to the polls and vote in local elections. The post Türkiye’s local elections: the minority lens appeared first on Minority Rights Group.
View ArticleThe world ending before us: remembering 1994
Working on minority rights is crucial because when people start dividing themselves, that's when genocide begins. The post The world ending before us: remembering 1994 appeared first on Minority Rights...
View Article‘Easy Way Out’: pioneering legislative theatre for minority rights in Croatia
The 'Easy Way Out' project pioneers legislative theatre workshops, enabling Romani activists to shape local legal regulations. The post ‘Easy Way Out’: pioneering legislative theatre for minority...
View ArticleOne year on from the start of the crisis, violations of migrants’ rights...
We must urgently address the systematic violations and xenophobic campaigns against sub-Saharan migrants in Tunisia. The post One year on from the start of the crisis, violations of migrants’ rights...
View ArticleEnhancing grassroots organizational resilience in a shrinking civic space
Grassroots civil society organizations in the MENA region are excluded from high-level policy spaces and lack sufficient skills to influence policy. The post Enhancing grassroots organizational...
View ArticleMRG and partners in Brazil submit a report on women and girls with...
This alternative report highlights the issues faced by Brazilian Black and indigenous women and girls with disabilities and family caregivers. The post MRG and partners in Brazil submit a report on...
View ArticleMRG submits a report on the human rights situation of children in Egypt
This submission provides information on children's rights from religious and ethnic minorities in Egypt. The post MRG submits a report on the human rights situation of children in Egypt appeared first...
View ArticleRevving up for another year: Empowering grassroots initiatives
The MARIO programme supports grassroots civil society organizations in EU countries operating in challenging environments. The post Revving up for another year: Empowering grassroots initiatives...
View ArticleRemembering the Romani Holocaust in Slovakia
BAFF SA sheds light on the plight of Roma during the 1940s, highlighting dire conditions and the resilience of survivors. The post Remembering the Romani Holocaust in Slovakia appeared first on...
View ArticleUnveiling Discrimination: Minorities in Türkiye
This report argues that discrimination against minorities in Türkiye is a structural problem grounded on Turkish nationalism. The post Unveiling Discrimination: Minorities in Türkiye appeared first on...
View ArticleLebanon must address surge in violence against Syrian refugees
Minority Rights Group strongly condemns an unprecedented surge in violence targeting Syrian refugees in Lebanon. The post Lebanon must address surge in violence against Syrian refugees appeared first...
View ArticleStrengthening minority rights in Croatia
The 'Human Voices' campaign seeks to dismantle prejudices, reduce discrimination and foster understanding of diverse identities. The post Strengthening minority rights in Croatia appeared first on...
View ArticleUganda’s missing minorities
While the missing communities will be counted up in the census, they are still living in a state that tells them they don’t count. The post Uganda’s missing minorities appeared first on Minority Rights...
View ArticleBulgaria: Weaving confidence in Kuklen
A Bulgarian MARIO grantee's project showcases the craft creations of persons with disabilities. The post Bulgaria: Weaving confidence in Kuklen appeared first on Minority Rights Group.
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