One World documentary film festival to spark debate on safety and human rights
This year's offerings focus on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, energy crisis, climate change, and social insecurities.
Council of Europe calls for a ‘breakthrough’ in Czech treatment of Roma
While some progress has been made, Roma still face discrimination in many areas of life.
UN members call on Czechia to adopt Istanbul Convention, fight Roma discrimination
In Czechia's fourth review by the UN Human Rights Council, there was praise for progress but some criticism in key areas.
First Czech in history to become UN Human Rights Council president
Václav Bálek will become president from January next year for a period of 12 months.
Czechia's 'Magnitsky Act' gains momentum as lower houses passes bill to sanction foreigners
The law, named for a Russian tax lawyer who died in a Moscow prison, is intended to bolster human rights accountability.
Iranian women speak out: Solidarity protest planned for Prague this weekend
On Saturday, supporters in the Czech capital will join the global protests against the Tehran regime, sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.
Czech PM Fiala to meet with President Biden in the US
Plus: Universities consider distance learning due to cost of energy, Czechia calls for IAEA mission in Zaporizhzhia plant, and more headlines.
Prague Pride announces full schedule and a car-free parade route
After two years of scaled-back festivals due to the pandemic, the annual LGBT+ festival returns in all its glory.
British Honorary Consul of Czech-Roma origin faces discrimination in Prague restaurant
Roma rights activist Petr Torák, who left the country after Neo-Nazi attacks, encounters discrimination in a Prague restaurant upon his return.
OPINION: Czechia still needs to repair its human rights record
Last week the Czech Republic replaced Russia on the UN Human Rights Council, yet several human rights violations persevere in the country.
Czechia will replace Russia on the UN Human Rights Council
Prime Minister Petr Fiala said the Czech Republic can now push to support human rights on the international stage.
Czech police are investigating possible war crimes in Ukraine
The organized crime squad is investigating suspected war crimes by gathering testimonies from refugees who fled Ukraine.
Czech Court: Surgery still needed for gender transitioning
The Czech Republic is one of the last European countries to require surgery before allowing a trans person to officially change gender.
One World festival brings timely documentaries to 25 Czech cities
The festival was planned before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but has many films addressing the fragility of freedom.
Czech daily news roundup: Thursday, December 16, 2021
Czech ministries warned of cyber weak spot, autonomous trains could be coming to Bohemia, U.S. Embassy commends human rights defenders.
Czech morning news in brief: Top headlines for September 1, 2021
Czech government endorses helping Afghans in the region, Czech Railways loses court appeal against Škoda, Václav Havel prize finalists announced.
Czech morning news in brief: top stories for March 9, 2021
Largest mass murder of Czechoslovak citizens in history commemorated, Airbnb listings in decline, Czech Republic supports EU vaccination passes.
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