Three weeks after the federal Liberals promised to do a "formal, independent review" of the appointment of Canada's new human-rights commissioner, … Read more: Jewish advocates say details around investigation into human–rights chief murky – CTV NewsContinue Reading
At the 56th Human Rights Council session, civil society organisations share reflections on key outcomes and highlight gaps in addressing crucial … Read more: HRC56: Civil society presents key takeaways from the session | ISHRContinue Reading
GENEVA, 12 July 2024— UNAIDS welcomes the adoption, by consensus, of a critical resolution on human rights in the context of HIV and AIDS at the … Read more: UNAIDS welcomes the adoption of a key HIV resolution by the Human Rights CouncilContinue Reading
The Annual Reverend Wright Human Rights Award goes this year to Reverend Dr. Marcus Allen, Sr. The award will be presented at the Common Council … Read more: Marcus Allen, Sr. Awarded Reverend James C. Wright Human Rights Award – City of MadisonContinue Reading
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Advocates say probe of human-rights head murky Three … Read more: In the news today: Advocates say probe of human–rights head murky | saskNOW | SaskatchewanContinue Reading
Three weeks after the federal Liberals promised to do a “formal, independent review” of the appointment of Canada's new human-rights commissioner, … Read more: Jewish advocates say details around human–rights chief probe murky – Saanich NewsContinue Reading
(ECNS) — The International Conference on Ideas of Human Rights in the Ancient Chinese Classics recently issued the second call for papers from … Read more: Global conference on human rights in Chinese Classics calls for second papers – Ecns.cnContinue Reading
That includes a vibrant and empowered civil society, encouraging people's democratic, civic and social participation and cultivating the rich … Read more: Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values programme – European CommissionContinue Reading
The appointment of Birju Dattani as new head of the Canadian Human Rights fell under scrutiny after media reported that he made anti-Israel … Read more: Jewish advocates say details around investigation into human–rights chief murky – Toronto StarContinue Reading
A North East council leader has denied that the city has sought to sweep human rights concerns “under the carpet” over its links to Saudi Arabia. Read more: Newcastle Council leader denies sweeping human rights under the rug | The Northern EchoContinue Reading
This amounts to enforced disappearance under international law. Based on media reports and information shared with Human Rights Watch by members of … Read more: In Guinea, Fears of Torture of Forcibly Disappeared Opponents | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Several human rights organisations have opposed the decision, noting that it could make the process more difficult for asylum claimants. 14 civil … Read more: Spain Imposes Transit Visas for Citizens of Sudan & Chad, Human Rights NGOs Criticize …Continue Reading
… human rights defenders were present. NHRC. Smt Vijaya Bharathi Sayani said that despite efforts and legal provisions, several people still get … Read more: NHRC core group meeting on rights of bonded labourContinue Reading
News and Press Release in Arabic on Sudan about Protection and Human Rights; published on 12 Jul 2024 by UN HRC. Read more: Sudan: UN expert raises alarm at dire human rights situation [EN/AR] – ReliefWebContinue Reading
Our statements and positions underscored the U.S. commitment to promoting the universality of human rights, including by addressing discrimination, … Read more: Outcomes of the 56th Session of the UN Human Rights Council – State DepartmentContinue Reading