"Women bear the brunt of the global rollback of human rights," says USG DiCarlo On 28 May, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding … Read more: This Week in DPPA: 25 – 31 May 2024 | Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsContinue Reading
We will continue to work to defend LGBTQI+ persons so they can enjoy their human rights and fundamental freedoms and live full lives without fear. Read more: Commemorating LGBTQI+ Pride Month – United States Department of StateContinue Reading
… 1982 closed.This Bill was tabled in the New Zealand Parliament by Green Party List MP, Teanau Tuiono.The Leader of the Human Rights Prot… Read more: Human Rights Protection Party leader Submission to New Zealand Parliamentary Select CommitteeContinue Reading
Eight Ethiopian Human Rights Defenders, including organizations, honored with Schuman EU Awards. Read more. Read more: European Union Awarded Eight Human Rights Defenders in Ethiopia – BorkenaContinue Reading
Sky News Political Editor Cameron Reddin discusses how the Human Rights commission did not “single out Hamas” following the October 7 massacre. Read more: Human Rights Commission slammed for not 'singling out Hamas' following October 7 massacreContinue Reading
Priya Sanghvi, Senior Film & Television Strategist, Human Rights Watch. Hosts: Jo DiSante, Governor Television Executives, Chair of the Advocacy … Read more: Human Rights: Stories, Facts, and Case Studies to Inspire Your StorytellingContinue Reading
A new story exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) in Winnipeg, Man., is highlighting the legacy of a dark time in the country's … Read more: Human rights exhibit explores dark history of Canada's "LGBT Purge" – YouTubeContinue Reading
From the very beginnings of civilization, humanitarians have tried to codify justice and human rights; yet today we still struggle with oppression … Read more: Human Rights, Human Responsibilities – Vision.orgContinue Reading
The UN's top human rights official on Friday voiced serious concern over the dramatic deterioration of the situation in Burkina Faso, where almost … Read more: UN human rights chief sounds alarm over rising violence in Burkina FasoContinue Reading
Protecting human rights: key to fighting hiv and aids. Globally, HIV prevalence is 14 times higher among transgender people compared with adults in … Read more: In Côte d'Ivoire, transgender communities break down barriers in the fight against HIVContinue Reading
Centering Human Rights in U.S.-Taiwan Relations · On May 20, Lai Ching-te was sworn in as the fifth democratically elected president of Taiwan. · The … Read more: Centering Human Rights in U.S.-Taiwan Relations | Amnesty International USAContinue Reading
Citizens living near a British Army Training Unit in Kenya have testified at a hearing into charges of misconduct by British soldiers at the base. Read more: Kenya conducts public hearings on alleged human rights violations by UK troops – YouTubeContinue Reading
GENEVA (31 May 2024) – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk today expressed serious concern at the recent rise in killings of … Read more: Burkina Faso: UN Human Rights Chief gravely concerned by rise in killings of civiliansContinue Reading
Human rights organisations estimate that about 30,000 people were disappeared during the dictatorship from 1976 to 1983. Cortiñas, known for her white … Read more: 'Plaza de Mayo' loses its mother: Human rights activist Nora Cortiñas passes away at 94Continue Reading
Minnesota signs bill to amend Human Rights Act MHRA by expanding covered protected classes as well as remedies and enforcement capabilities of … Read more: Minnesota Amends Human Rights Act Protected Classes – The National Law ReviewContinue Reading