'No truth' in conviction of human rights activist Maksym Butkevych in Donbas
A new investigation has cast doubt on the conviction of a prominent Ukrainian human rights defender and anti-fascist activist in Russian-occupied … Read more: 'No truth' in conviction of human rights activist Maksym Butkevych in DonbasContinue Reading
It was a perfect day in Hobart to stand up for trans rights (which are human rights FYI)
There was chanting and singing, we all clapped and cheered and had a lovely time. Read more: It was a perfect day in Hobart to stand up for trans rights (which are human rights FYI)Continue Reading
Investor coalition targets tech giants on human rights
Investor coalition targets tech giants on human rights. Co-ordinated by Council on Ethics of the Swedish AP Funds, the investor group aims to … Read more: Investor coalition targets tech giants on human rightsContinue Reading
If we value human rights and the rule of law, then we must fight for climate justice
These are fundamental human rights, protected by international law, which we all have a shared responsibility to protect. Read more: If we value human rights and the rule of law, then we must fight for climate justiceContinue Reading
Five Years On, Have Companies Improved on Respecting Human Rights?
The World Benchmarking Alliance recently published its 5th iteration of the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark. While companies have improved their … Read more: Five Years On, Have Companies Improved on Respecting Human Rights?Continue Reading
America's Hypocrisy On Human Rights Exposed | Vantage with Palki Sharma – YouTube
America's Hypocrisy On Human Rights Exposed | Vantage with Palki SharmaThe U.S. released its annual report on human rights. Read more: America's Hypocrisy On Human Rights Exposed | Vantage with Palki Sharma – YouTubeContinue Reading
Reducing inequalities – implementing Human Rights – Special Event 2, 2023 UN Water Conference
This Special Event aims at putting equality and human rights at the centre of the agenda addressing the global water crisis. Read more: Reducing inequalities – implementing Human Rights – Special Event 2, 2023 UN Water ConferenceContinue Reading
B.C. taxi driver wins human rights complaint over colleagues' use of derogatory slur
The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal says the repeated use of a caste-based slur against a man at a company Christmas party amounts to discrimination. Read more: B.C. taxi driver wins human rights complaint over colleagues' use of derogatory slurContinue Reading
Singapore human rights lawyer suspended for five years over remarks criticizing judiciary
A prominent human rights lawyer who is known internationally for representing death-row inmates in Singapore, Ravi has spent the better part of his 20 … Read more: Singapore human rights lawyer suspended for five years over remarks criticizing judiciaryContinue Reading
Man Utd Qatar takeover: Human rights issues pushed aside as expert outlines what fans 'really want'
Human rights concerns surrounding a Qatari-backed takeover of Manchester United won't be at the forefront of the minds of supporters should it go … Read more: Man Utd Qatar takeover: Human rights issues pushed aside as expert outlines what fans 'really want'Continue Reading
HRC52: Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia – GOV.UK
Interactive Dialogue with the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia, delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita French. Read more: HRC52: Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia – GOV.UKContinue Reading
HRC52 – Item 4: General Debate on Human Rights Situations that require the Council's attention
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 52nd Session (27 February to 4 April 2023) Item 4 Statement by H.E. Ms Anna JARDFELT Ambassador, … Read more: HRC52 – Item 4: General Debate on Human Rights Situations that require the Council's attentionContinue Reading
What is the European Convention of Human Rights? | Evening Standard
The ECHR is a treaty that established the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) as a supranational court of appeal for cases to be heard when they … Read more: What is the European Convention of Human Rights? | Evening StandardContinue Reading
WCC delivers messages to 3rd World Forum on Human Rights in Argentina
The WCC messages, “Global inequalities, human rights and social justice” and “Experiences of peace building in Latin America and worldwide,” both … Read more: WCC delivers messages to 3rd World Forum on Human Rights in ArgentinaContinue Reading
Police raid on Russian human rights group draws condemnation – Al Jazeera
International human rights experts denounce 'witch hunt' against Nobel Prize-winning group Memorial on Tuesday. Read more: Police raid on Russian human rights group draws condemnation – Al JazeeraContinue Reading