Government crackdown on exploitation in global supply chains welcome says TUC and … – IER
The Government have announced plans to introduce human rights due diligence legislation. Under the new laws, businesses will be required to … Read MoreContinue Reading
Abdolrahman Elyasi – Kurdistan Human Rights Network
Abdolrahman Elyasi, known as Rahman Hama Law, a Komala peshmerga, was arrested with his brother, Towfigh, in the village of Kani Dinar in Marivan, … Read MoreContinue Reading
Human Rights Watch remarks to the Subcommittee on Human Rights Addressing human …
Human Rights Watch remarks to the Subcommittee on Human Rights Addressing human rights in the Horn of Africa with a focus on gender-based violence. Read MoreContinue Reading
Father and Daughter Who Fled Russia Win Magnitsky Human Rights Award
… after facing political persecution for an anti-war drawing, have been awarded the 2026 Magnitsky Human Rights Award. Read MoreContinue Reading
Women’s rights matter more than any league, say Afghan cricketers – BBC
It is about standing up for basic human rights.” Eight English players were signed in the draft on Tuesday, alongside players from Scotland … Read MoreContinue Reading
Hong Kong: Joshua Wong Gets Nearly 10 More Years in Prison
Click to expand Image Joshua Wong speaks to protesters near the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, June 17, 2019. © 2019 Kin Cheung/AP Photo (Tokyo) – The Hong Kong High Court on November 5, 2026, sentenced Joshua Wong, a well-known democracy activist, to 10 years in prison on baseless national securityContinue Reading
EU report finds worsening human rights record in Turkey amid growing pressure on …
It also criticized Turkey’s continued failure to implement judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and rulings of its Constitutional … Read MoreContinue Reading
United Kingdom to Mandate Human Rights Due Diligence | Insight – Baker McKenzie
Large businesses will face mandatory human rights due diligence, with regulator powers to withdraw forced-labour goods from Great Britain. Read MoreContinue Reading
UK to introduce human rights due diligence legislation – Responsible Investor
The government said in-scope businesses will be required to identify, assess and address risks of “human rights abuses and labour exploitation within … Read MoreContinue Reading
Melania Trump invites Russian ‘child abductor’ to White House – The Times
Moscow’s controversial human rights ombudsman is due to meet her Ukrainian counterpart as part of efforts to revive peace talks. Read MoreContinue Reading
Corporate Human Rights Liability in U.S. Courts Over Russia’s Drone War in Ukraine | Littler
The lawsuit’s broader significance lies in the potential transformation of human–rights due diligence, export compliance, and corporate risk … Read MoreContinue Reading
Liberty intervenes in Supreme Court hearing of Palestine Action proscription
Did you know Liberty offers free human rights legal advice? Get advice. What are my rights on this? Find out more about your rights and how the Human … Read MoreContinue Reading
Lord Justice Singh to deliver Faculty Human Rights and Rule of Law lecture
The Faculty of Advocates’ Human Rights and Rule of Law Committee is delighted to host a forthcoming lecture by Lord Justice Singh, a member of the … Read MoreContinue Reading
53rd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK Statement on Suriname – GOV.UK
We welcome efforts to strengthen the protection of human rights and the promotion of equality. We encourage further progress to ensure that all people … Read MoreContinue Reading
Bangladesh: Academics Allegedly Targeted for Supporting Hasina – Human Rights Watch
Hundreds of students, allegedly Awami League members and supporters, are also being expelled, denying them their education rights. Human Rights Watch … Read MoreContinue Reading