It may yet prove to be a watershed moment for the Government.

Anti water charge protesters are vowing to keep up their efforts despite a warning from the Taoiseach.

Up to 150,000 people are out on streets up and down the country in protest against water charges.

The Right2Water campaign today announced details of local events planned for Saturday November 1 to highlight public opposition to planned water charges.

Amnesty International Ireland is describing Seamus Heaney as a warm, generous and compassionate man who will be missed by not only those who knew him but those touched by his work.

Ireland’s election on to an international body promoting human rights around the globe is an honour, according to President Michael D Higgins.

Ireland’s election on to an international body promoting human rights around the globe is an honour, President Michael D Higgins has said.

By calling on the Government to target attitudes towards alcohol and sex in this country, the Rape Crisis Network effectively seizes the moral high ground today — International Human Rights Day — by highlighting a specific issue where action is urgently needed.

Monday next is International Human Rights Day. Colette Sheridan sees how a letter, written with love and compassion, can change a life forever

Clapping solemnly, dignitaries in Norway paid tribute to Nobel Peace Prize winner, imprisoned Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo – with an empty chair.

A Cuban opposition group was met with jeers, insults and pro-government slogans from counter-protesters in a march through the capital to call attention to jailed dissidents.

A new campaign is being launched today for the protection of human rights defenders who are at risk.

A new public information centre on Ireland’s overseas aid programme was today opened in Dublin by the Taoiseach.

AMNESTY International used the recent International Human Rights Day to draw attention to various terrible and grievous human rights abuses being perpetrated all round the world.

Libyan leader Col Muammar Gadaffi raised his fist triumphantly in the air upon arrival at the French presidential palace today for an official visit meant to confer new respect on the one-time international outcast.

Colonel Muammar Gaddafi is in Paris today for an official visit that marks the Libyan leader’s return to grace.

Burma’s military junta has arrested a dozen activists and Buddhist monks this month, despite assurances that it has halted its crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, a human rights watchdog said today.

The Irish Refugee Council (IRC) this morning launched a report on the difficulties facing unaccompanied minors in Ireland today.

The Green Party is to protest outside the Russian embassy in Dublin today.

THE UN's human rights chief has warned that the vision and promise of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are under considerable strain.

A minute's silence is being held outside the Dáil today to mark International Day Against Violence

Amnesty International has criticised the level of investment in mental health services in Ireland.