In July 2021, the Government agreed to publish the revised General Scheme of the European Convention on Human Rights (Delay in Court Proceedings) … Read more: Revised General Scheme of a European Convention on Human Rights (Delay in Court …Continue Reading
GENEVA (28 June 2022) – The President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Federico Villegas (Argentina), announced today the appointment of … Read more: Human Rights Council President appoints Radhika Coomaraswamy to serve on Ethiopia rights bodyContinue Reading
Opposition leaders in the Philippines have scored what might be called a slam-dunk by asking the new Philippines President, Ferdinand Marcos, … Read more: First major test of Marcos on Filipino Human Rights – Feminine-Perspective MagazineContinue Reading
The Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup should be used to provide a legacy for human rights in the Middle East, according to delegates at the Play the Game … Read more: Has Qatar succeeded in 'sportswashing' its global image? – RFIContinue Reading
Officials of the PA and Hamas denied the allegations of systematic abuse. “We can arrange for human rights organisations to visit any facility that … Read more: Palestinians torture detained critics, rights group says – EuronewsContinue Reading
Lebanese President General Michel Aoun met HE the President of the Arab Network for National Human Rights Institutions (ANNHRI), and Chairman of … Read more: Lebanese president hails Qatar's support in diverse field – Gulf TimesContinue Reading
I've seen myself through working with the OSCE, its incredible work, from military transparency, to human rights, to democracy and the environment … Read more: Lord Ahmad: Our support for Ukraine must not waver – GOV.UKContinue Reading
In this COVID-19 situation, women seem to be facing challenges regarding education, health, labor force participation, time use and mobility, … Read more: Gendered Impact & Implications of Covid -19 in Pakistan – Ministry of Human RightsContinue Reading
The unexpected announcement by Michelle Bachelet that she would not seek a second term as High Commissioner for Human Rights on June 13 has kicked … Read more: A word of advice to the next High Commissioner for Human Rights: engage with UN human …Continue Reading
Call for Applications for the Appointment of Expert Members to serve on the Working Group on Extractive Industries, Environment and Human Rights … Read more: African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights AnnouncementContinue Reading
The human rights monitor added that at least 61 Kurds were detained by Iranian forces during the month, five of which received prison sentences. The … Read more: Iran executed at least 12 Kurdish prisoners in June: Rights monitor – RudawContinue Reading
“Due to our human rights work to hold Israel accountable for its grave and systematic violations against the Palestinian people, Al-Haq has been a … Read more: European Commission lifts its suspension of funding for Al-Haq human rights organizationContinue Reading
Wildly inappropriate concessions have been made to win over the Erdogan-led regime in Ankara by self-appointed guardians of human rights and democracy. Read more: As NATO Capitulates Before Turkey, Western Hypocrisy on Human Rights Enters New LowContinue Reading
"Human rights" and "democracy" have been weaponized by the rulers in Washington and on Wall Street to fit their geopolitical goals. Read more: America's abysmal human rights record at home reveals its hypocrisy abroad – Global TimesContinue Reading
In a meeting that was held in Doha, US officials led by Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West covered matters like earthquake relief, … Read more: Doha meet: US censures Taliban on human rights issues in AfghanistanContinue Reading