Human rights
France overrides a 17th-century slave law
The Act signed by Louis XIV in 1685, known as the Black Code, equated slaves with real estate. Slavery was abolished in 1848, but the Black Code has not been repealed to this day. It is believed that the French colonial system made it possible for 1.5 to 2 million people to be slaves.
Israel will release activists Thiago Ávila and Saif Abukesh this Saturday before being deported
The Israeli intelligence service has informed the legal group Adalah that the two activists will be released "today" and will remain in custody while they are deported. Adalah has assured that he is closely monitoring the situation "to ensure that the release takes place, and that deportation takes place in the coming days."
In Pamplona they accuse Israel of "violating international law"
During the rally, they called for the release of the two detained activists and for ships to be allowed to reach Gaza and provide humanitarian aid, among other things.
Albares could be in Congress on Thursday to report on the status of the Global Sumud Flotilla
Sumar, ERC, EH Bildu, Podemos, BNG and Compromise a few days ago to explain the actions and decisions to be taken to protect and assist ships and persons participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Israeli detained Flotilla activists begin repatriation from Greece
Thousands of workers mobilize around the world for their rights and demand better working conditions
The cities of Europe, America, Asia or Africa have held massive marches on 1 May to demand better wages, shorter working hours, and greater protection against precariousness, among others.
The Israeli Army intercepts 22 Global Sumud Flotilla vessels in international waters
The attack took place in international waters 1,000 kilometres from Israel.
Sailing more than 50 ships from Sicily, the largest mission of the Global Sumud Flotilla is heading for Gaza
This is the largest maritime civil mobilization coordinated so far by the Global Sumud Flotilla, along with the rescue ship Open Arms and Greenpeace's Arctic Sunrise. "Their presence alongside us strengthens the operational capacity of the mission and demonstrates the growing global consensus on efforts to combat the illegal blockade of Israel and ensure safe humanitarian access," the Global Sumud Flotilla has emphasized.
Amnesty warns that human rights are under the control of "destructive governments"
The NGO denounces attacks on international law, the rise of authoritarianism and impunity in conflicts such as Gaza or Ukraine.
The Basque Government declares 20 November Trans Memory Day
The Decree has been drawn up in collaboration with associations and social organizations, including Naizen, Errespeto and Loratuz Lotu, which have participated, inter alia, in the proposal and consensus of the date chosen.
Father Mari rescues 32 people in the Mediterranean who have been drifting for two days
The ship was found in the waters of the Central Mediterranean, overflowing with migrants, "in very precarious conditions." They had been drifting for two days.
Last year the Navarre Government declared 65 politically motivated victims
Since 2023, 217 applications for recognition have been received from the Directorate-General for Memory and Coexistence, and 106 victims have been recognized , seven of them victims.
The La Sirena hostel in San Sebastian will provide permanent services to those in need of this service
British justice has declared the ban on Palestine Action illegal
The three judges of the London Supreme Court have pointed out that although the group created in 2020 uses "criminal methods" to protest, its tactics do not meet the standards laid down in the law to be classified as terrorists. Since the entry into force of the veto, more than 2,700 people have been arrested for supporting the Palestine Action, many of whom are elderly adults who have been arrested for simply carrying a banner of support.
Sare says it's time to end the emergency law and the prosecution's appeals
They will continue to work to put an end to the exceptional measures imposed on ETA prisoners. They have again called for political and judicial changes the day after the massive demonstration in Bilbao.
Seven people have died in Iran in several demonstrations in protest at the worsening economic situation
Demonstrations began on Sunday in Tehran and have spread over the last few days to dozens of cities, including Isfahan, Kerman, Kermanshah, Hamadan, and Qom. Iran is in a serious economic crisis with 42% annual inflation.
Venezuela releases 99 prisoners detained after the 2024 elections
The Government has stressed that the decision has been taken "to ensure strict respect for human rights".
Freedom of expression has worsened in the world: 10% since 2012
In the period 2022-2025, 185 journalists have lost their lives, 67% more than in the previous four years.
At least eight people have died in Gaza from flood hypothermia
According to the United Nations, some 800,000 people live in Palestine starving and cold, and torrential rains have affected many people, many of them sick and with serious health problems.
Rene Cassin Awards UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese acknowledges her commitment to the victims of Palestine
Albanes has not been able to receive the award directly, due to agenda issues, and the jurors have received recognition on his behalf.