Human Rights museum criticized at public meeting
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights was again forced to defend its proposed content against questions and criticisms during the institution’s first annual public meeting in Winnipeg.Continue Reading
Shooting Victim Announces Third Human Rights Lawsuit Against HudBay Minerals
TORONTO, ONTARIO– – “I’ll never forget watching the chief of security aim his gun straight at me, feeling the bullet hit, lying on the ground coughing up blood. I was terrified. I thought I was going …Continue Reading
Watch Hillary Clinton’s Speech Declaring "Gay Rights Are Human Rights"
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took a bold step for U.S. foreign policy (and common decency) by declaring in front of the United Nations yesterday that it is a “violation of human rights” to commit violence or discrimination against people because …Continue Reading
Formula 1 Should Cancel Bahrain GP Over Human Rights Issues: Fan’s View
Hosting a Formula 1 race brings many benefits to the host country. It confirms the country as an exciting international destination and brings a lot of positive press and publicity. It brings millions of dollars in sponsorship and broadcasting revenue,…Continue Reading
Testimonio para Amnistía Internacional
Por Chekib El Khiari, ex preso de conciencia
Durante mi período de detención arbitraria, pasé casi dos años y dos meses en cinco cárceles del oeste al este del país. Fue un período repleto de experiencias enriquecedoras y lecciones valiosas a l…Continue Reading
Food for Thought on International Human Rights Day
Freedom of expression and human rights will be laid on the table when Amnesty International hosts its annual Human Rights Day breakfast, on Saturday, 10 December.Continue Reading
US will use foreign aid to defend gay rights abroad, Clinton, Obama declare: culture no excuse
GENEVA – The Obama administration has bluntly warned the world against gay and lesbian discrimination, declaring the U.S. will use foreign assistance as well as diplomacy to back its insistence that gay rights are fully equal to other basic human rights.Continue Reading
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights Held Its First Annual Public Meeting Today
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA– – The Canadian Museum for Human Rights held its first Annual Public Meeting today at 3:00 p.m. CST in the auditorium at the Manitoba Museum, located at 190 Rupert Avenue, Winnipeg, …Continue Reading
Obama says U.S. to stand up for gay rights abroad
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama told U.S. diplomats and foreign aid workers on Tuesday to do more to advance gay rights abroad, a move that promotes U.S. human rights policy and appeals to a key Democratic constituency at home. In a memo …Continue Reading
Online reporters, activists need protection: Clinton
Human rights must be defended online as fiercely as in the real world, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in Lithuania Tuesday.Continue Reading
Youth Walk for Human Rights Education Awareness
Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) commemorates United Nations Human Rights Day, December 10, with the third annual “International Walk for Human Rights.”(PRWEB) December 06, 2011 Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) commemorates Un…Continue Reading
Refugees tell of bombing in Sudan’s Blue Nile State: Part 1
By Donatella Rovera, Amnesty International’s Crisis Researcher & Khairunissa Dhala, Amnesty International’s Campaigner for Sudan & South Sudan
“Because of the bombing” is what every single one of the refugees told us when …Continue Reading
Fears for Rwandan reporters in Uganda after death
Human Rights Watch is urging Uganda’s government to conduct a “transparent” investigation into the murder of a Rwandan journalist.Continue Reading
Bahrain: Release People Jailed for Speaking Out
Bahraini authorities should quickly address the systematic and egregious rights violations documentedby the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry. As a first step, the government should immediately release hun…Continue Reading
Uganda/Rwanda: Investigate Journalist’s Murder
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The Ugandan authorities should open an effective and transparent investigation into the murder of a Rwandan journalist on November 30, 2011, and identify and bring those responsible to j…Continue Reading