Human Rights

Update on KontraS activist Andrie Yunus, acid attack victim from March 12, 2026: Indonesia's National Human Rights Commission estimates up to two years for recovery from severe chemical burns, with the first six months critical. RSCM conducted an integrated operation on March 25 to address right eye damage and other areas.

March 26, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Colombia's First Senate Commission approved a bill to eradicate female genital mutilation, leaving it one step from becoming law. The proposal emphasizes prevention, victim care, and community work in affected areas.

Nicholas ‘Fink’ Haysom, a key figure in South Africa’s constitutional process and a United Nations diplomat, died on 18 March 2026 in New York City after a short illness. He was 73 and serving as the UN special representative for South Sudan. Haysom leaves behind his wife Delphine, five children and a sister.

March 19, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The government of Costa Rica has announced the closure of its embassy in Havana due to concerns over the worsening human rights situation in Cuba. Foreign Minister Arnoldo Andre Tinoco cited increased repression and deteriorating living conditions. Cuba rejected the move, blaming US pressure.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signs decrees regulating the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute (ECA Digital) this Tuesday (March 17), a law entering into force that expands protections for minors online. The ceremony takes place at the Palácio do Planalto, featuring measures like age verification and bans on harmful content.

March 16, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A child rights advocate who attended the International Criminal Court's confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte said the prosecution's evidence presentation indicates the case could proceed to trial. Rowena Legaspi, executive director of the Children's Legal Rights and Development Center, noted videos, public announcements, and policies signed by Duterte as key materials.