… human rights violations during the civil war. I being an ex-military officer (with 39 years of active service) thought of responding to his … Read more: Sanctions and Sri Lanka's failure to address human rights allegations: A self-inflicted crisisContinue Reading
The Dubuque City Council heard five more departmental budget proposals Thursday, three of which saw reductions in support from taxpayers and the … Read more: Dubuque council reviews proposed budgets for housing, health, human rightsContinue Reading
Prime Minister Robert Abela wants to change the European Convention on Human Rights. Why? Because he thinks it's outdated and “needs to reflect … Read more: Opinion: Shocking ignorance | The Shift NewsContinue Reading
A delegation from the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) … right to protest did not “give people the right to harass others”. Read more: Anti-abortion campaigner convicted of breaching buffer zone outside UK clinicContinue Reading
His death marks the end of a monumental chapter in Kenya's legal, human rights, and democratic history. But even in passing, his legacy will remain … Read more: Pheroze Nowrojee: Legal Titan, Human Rights Defender, and Voice of ConscienceContinue Reading
It was highlighted by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, & Labour – a bureau within the US State Department – which said it was "concerned about … Read more: Woman guilty of abortion clinic safe zone breach – BBCContinue Reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( … Read more: Lawmakers, civil rights activist gather to oppose bill that would abolish Tennessee Human …Continue Reading
As regards political rights and civil liberties, they are all ranked as Not Free in Freedom House Index 2025. They have also low scores in … Read more: EU-Central Asia partnerships focus on economic cooperation, less on human rightsContinue Reading
We offer lifesaving support in times of crisis and advocate for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. We demand equal rights and … Read more: Campaigns Intern, Summer @ Oxfam – Human Rights Job BoardContinue Reading
Retired Brig. Gen. Frank Rusagara died last week in Rwanda. He had spent 11 years behind bars, without being allowed to speak to his wife, … Read more: The Lonely Death of a Rwandan General | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
This week, Niger's military junta released about 50 people from prison, including several former government officials, military officers, … Read more: Niger Junta's Release of Detainees Falls Short | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Today, the government presented a white paper to the parliament on Norway's efforts to promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in … Read more: Human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe are crucial for Norway's securityContinue Reading
The resolutions were adopted under agenda item seven of the Council's agenda, which pertains to the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian … Read more: UN Human Rights Council adopts two resolutions in favor of Palestine – WAFAContinue Reading
European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025 What are the interlinkages between human rights and digital citizenship education? Read more: “Human Rights set the goal of citizenship” says Michael O'Flaherty, Commissioner for …Continue Reading
On April 3, 1963, the Birmingham Campaign began—a coordinated series of direct-action protests led by the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights, … Read more: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Statement on Gov. Ivey's Proposed State Budget CutsContinue Reading