For most of human history, human rights did not exist. Now, 76 years after the signing of the UDHR, they're at risk of being lost. Read more: How Human Rights Are Disappearing Before Our Eyes – ImpakterContinue Reading
The Multi Stakeholder Forum of Eswatini says it is disappointed with the decision of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to remove … Read more: Eswatini stakeholder's forum doubt SADC's commitment to human rights – VOA AfricaContinue Reading
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to which Iran is a party, restricts the application of the death penalty to 'most … Read more: Iran: UN experts alarmed by surge in executions, demand moratorium on death penaltyContinue Reading
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights says we have the right to “life, liberty, and security of the person.” But how well are we doing at … Read more: UN's Declaration of Human Rights is over 75 years old — time for a refresh | CBC RadioContinue Reading
Appealing to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to uphold freedom of expression, lawyers from free speech-supporting legal advocacy group … Read more: Top human rights body called on to intervene against Brazil's “extreme” censorship of “X”Continue Reading
Richard Bennett, the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights Council for Afghanistan at the United Nations, has reported on his trip to the region … Read more: Richard Bennett travels to Turkey and Qatar to assess Human Rights situation in AfghanistanContinue Reading
For years, people on the sharp end of human rights violations have given their time and energy to numerous Scottish Government consultations, … Read more: Human rights and the Programme for Government: if not now, when? – Third Force NewsContinue Reading
Toby Cadman, a top human rights lawyer, extradition specialist and the joint head of the London-based The Guernica 37 law firm, met Chief Adviser … Read more: Internationally reputed human rights lawyer meets Chief Adviser – Dhaka TribuneContinue Reading
“In recent years Algeria has experienced a steady erosion of human rights through the authorities' dissolution of political parties, civil society … Read more: Algeria: Authorities must halt ongoing repression of civic space ahead of presidential electionsContinue Reading
… human rights including the rights to the freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, and media freedom. In addition to these … Read more: Algeria: Repression of civic space ahead of presidential elections – Amnesty InternationalContinue Reading
… human rights. The Scottish government promised in March 2022 to end the practice and the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill received … Read more: All under-18s removed from Scotland's young offenders institutions – BBCContinue Reading
In an insightful interview, Sarah Teich, co-founder and president of the Human Rights Action Group, discusses her recognition as one of Canadian … Read more: Top Canadian human rights lawyer Sarah Teich on career, challenges, and future goalsContinue Reading
EU Should Support Human Rights Progress in Bangladesh. Use Sanctions, Trade Leverage to End Impunity, Secure Rights Reforms. Claudio Francavilla. Read more: EU Should Support Human Rights Progress in BangladeshContinue Reading
“The human rights situation under the Taliban continues to deteriorate. This crisis needs to remain in the spotlight.” This is Richard Bennett. He's a … Read more: Afghanistan's new 'vice and virtue' laws – Tortoise MediaContinue Reading
Among them was the Pacific Network on Globalisation, a human rights watchdog advocating the right to self-determination for nations such as New … Read more: "We need to reassess our vaka," says human rights advocate on Pacific Islands ForumContinue Reading