16 October 2024 — The UN's top human rights official has told UN News that it's not human rights themselves that are in crisis – but rather their … Read more: Political leaders must champion human rights amid global crises | United NationsContinue Reading
Respect for human rights, the rule of law, accountability – these are matters of international peace and security. What is essential – now more than … Read more: Human rights' focus on fact, law and compassion particularly crucial in the fog of war, Türk …Continue Reading
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 26.3 states that parents have a right to decide the kind of education for their children. By banning … Read more: Submission to the Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review of Sweden, 49th … – C-FamContinue Reading
"More courts are considering that the judiciary has a role in remedying human rights and hence they have a responsibility in addressing climate change … Read more: Japan group sues utilities, claiming climate inaction violates human rights – Nikkei AsiaContinue Reading
… human rights law, is reaching a deafening crescendo." He emphasized that human rights should be at the core of every discussion at the UN, adding … Read more: UN human rights chief warns forcible transfer of civilians in North Gaza may constitute 'war crime'Continue Reading
Human Rights Institute hosts modern slavery lecture. Emzie Zalaznick/Contributing Photographer Todd Landman, a professor of political science at … Read more: Human Rights Institute hosts modern slavery lecture – Pipe DreamContinue Reading
This explainer was created by the Human Rights Law Centre, WestJustice, and the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre to help you know your rights when … Read more: Explainer: Know your rights when talking to Australian Border ForceContinue Reading
The U_N_ human rights chief is warning that the world is at an especially dangerous moment in history, with disregard and disrespect for … Read more: The world is at a dangerous moment as conflicts spread, UN rights chief says – ABC NewsContinue Reading
United Nations, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) The High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations, Volker Türk, pointed to Israel today for the … Read more: UN High Commissioner Human Rights blames Israel for food crisis – Prensa LatinaContinue Reading
… human rights defenders. Hosted by the Colombian government in Cali, CBD COP16 will be the first summit since the adoption of the GBF. The stakes … Read more: COP16: Aligning biodiversity with human rights and climate action | Global WitnessContinue Reading
… human rights abuses in the region. Adrian Zenz, director of China studies at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, told VOA he believes … Read more: China hosts World Media Summit in Xinjiang amid human rights concerns – VOA NewsContinue Reading
support government and civil society organisations to empower and engage communities in decision making; include a joint commitment to civic rights, … Read more: The Civil Society Covenant | NCVOContinue Reading
'The Government should ensure that talks on trade and security relations with China aren't pursued at the expense of human rights'- Sacha Deshmukh … Read more: UK: David Lammy must use China visit to challenge Beijing's brutal suppression of human rightsContinue Reading
As crises mount, Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has told UN News there needs to be greater openness and accountability, … Read more: 'Political parties must look at the human rights framework': Türk – UN NewsContinue Reading
The proposals by the Scottish Government would see international laws on human rights incorporated in Scotland. The process has been stalled, with … Read more: Human Rights Bill: What is it and why has it stalled? – The HeraldContinue Reading