A coalition of human rights activists and organizations sued in late 2021. Applicants Obianuju Udeh, Perpetual Kamsi and Dabiraoluwa Adeyinka alleged … Read more: Regional court: Nigeria violated human rights during police brutality protests – VOA NewsContinue Reading
The bill would give people the ability to make complaints under the Canadian Human Rights Act about hate speech to the CHRC. Read more: Controversy over new human rights chief threatens support for online harms billContinue Reading
… human rights. Consequently, the court ordered the Nigerian Federal Government to compensate each claimant whose rights under the ACHPR were violated. Read more: ECOWAS court rules Nigeria violated human rights during October 2020 protests – Jurist.orgContinue Reading
The 75th anniversary summit in Washington D.C. also promised more military support, with $43.3 billion promised. And for many Ukrainians, it's the … Read more: NATO Summit Ends but Ukraine's Suspicion of Washington Remains – Human Rights FirstContinue Reading
This statement was criticized by Commissioner Andrea Pochak, who pointed out that the armed conflict, which generated serious human rights violations … Read more: Peru: In public hearing before the IACHR, the State once again demonstrates its lack of … – CEJILContinue Reading
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive requires companies to address human rights risks in supply chains · It will impact around 5,500 EU- … Read more: ESG Watch: New European human rights rules leave companies with 'big gap to close'Continue Reading
The jailed co-chair of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights group Memorial, Oleg Orlov, hit out at the “mass repression” in Russia during a … Read more: Jailed human rights campaigner denounces mass repression across Russia before court …Continue Reading
… human rights; taking action to respond to the global climate … human rights, health, and equality. First published. 11 July 2024. Last … Read more: Written Statement: The Welsh Government's Approach to Trade Policy (11 July 2024)Continue Reading
The directive requires companies to identify, prevent, and mitigate adverse human rights and environmental impacts linked to their operations, … Read more: EU's CSDDD to Enforce Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence for CompaniesContinue Reading
Reports to council will now include sections offering comment on any climate or human rights impacts from the recommended actions. Read more: Cornwall council approves adding climate, human rights analyses to its reportsContinue Reading
Oleg Orlov, a veteran Russian human rights campaigner serving a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence told a court that he has no remorse. Read more: Jailed Human Rights Veteran Denounces 'Mass Repression' In Court – StratNews GlobalContinue Reading
The students are focusing on Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: “Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.”. Read more: Middle school Human Rights Academy dives into Universal Declaration of Human RightsContinue Reading
Portuguese (PDF). GENEVA (11 July 2024) – A human rights expert today called on the Brazilian Supreme Court and Senate to secure the rights of … Read more: Brazil must protect Indigenous Peoples' lands, territories and resources, says Special RapporteurContinue Reading
During the 56th session of the Human Rights Council, the outcome of the 4th cycle UPR of the Republic of Congo was adopted. Read more: Congo UPR: Adopt the law to promote and protect the rights of defenders | ISHRContinue Reading
Banjul, 04 July 2024 – The Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), Honourable Commissioner Remy Ngoy Lumbu, … Read more: Press Statement: The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights prepares for …Continue Reading