International Service for Human Rights

The United Nations University argues that artificial intelligence regulation should be grounded in human rights rather than technology-specific rules. The piece contends that existing international human rights frameworks — covering privacy, non-discrimination and freedom of expression — already provide a basis for holding governments and companies accountable as AI systems spread into public services and daily life, and calls for these principles to anchor new governance efforts.

Human rights defenders from Seychelles are calling on the UN Human Rights Council, meeting in its 63rd session, to take steps to preserve their country's civic space. The appeal, raised through the International Service for Human Rights, highlights concerns that freedoms of expression, association and assembly in the Indian Ocean island nation need safeguarding as the Council reviews member states' records.

The Council of Europe is working to strengthen multilevel cooperation to protect the rights of internally displaced persons in Ukraine. The initiative focuses on coordination between national, regional and local authorities to safeguard the rights of millions of Ukrainians displaced by the war, covering areas such as housing, social support and access to services for those forced from their homes.