Taliban's crackdown on women should be probed as crime against humanity, rights groups say
The Taliban should be investigated for crimes against humanity over their brutal crackdown on the rights and freedoms of women in Afghanistan, … Read more: Taliban's crackdown on women should be probed as crime against humanity, rights groups sayContinue Reading
Equality and Human Rights Commission says it has 'paused' independent investigation into …
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has announced it has "paused" an independent investigation into its Chair Baroness Kishwer Falkner. Read more: Equality and Human Rights Commission says it has 'paused' independent investigation into …Continue Reading
Rights group: Uyghur student missing in Hong Kong after texting that he was interrogated by police
“The unknown fate of Abuduwaili Abudureheman is deeply worrying, given the background of crimes against humanity committed against Uyghurs by the … Read more: Rights group: Uyghur student missing in Hong Kong after texting that he was interrogated by policeContinue Reading
Human Rights Commission speaks at School Board meeting | News, Sports, Jobs
NEW ULM— A representative from the New Ulm Human Rights Commission spoke during public time at the New Ulm School Board meeting on Thursday. Read more: Human Rights Commission speaks at School Board meeting | News, Sports, JobsContinue Reading
Int'l Community Urged to Recognize Myanmar CDM Members as Rights Defenders
Many potential donors have been hesitant to fund the striking civil servants, seeing them as a political group, 19 Myanmar civil society groups … Read more: Int'l Community Urged to Recognize Myanmar CDM Members as Rights DefendersContinue Reading
Lesotho: Prime Minister Matekane must deliver on promise to ensure 'realization of human rights'
The human rights violations took place in the past five years. Amnesty International also documented cases where police authorities either neglected … Read more: Lesotho: Prime Minister Matekane must deliver on promise to ensure 'realization of human rights'Continue Reading
HRW urges Tinubu to improve on human rights – Premium Times Nigeria
The global human rights watchdog urges the incoming Tinubu administration to protect civilians, respect media freedom, prioritise social security. Read more: HRW urges Tinubu to improve on human rights – Premium Times NigeriaContinue Reading
Iran hangs man in 'medieval' public execution, human rights group says – Yahoo News
Iran publicly hanged a man Thursday in front of a large crowd, the latest execution carried out by the Islamic Republic, a human rights group said … Read more: Iran hangs man in 'medieval' public execution, human rights group says – Yahoo NewsContinue Reading
Head of IT to Civil Rights Defenders in Stockholm – Sweden – ReliefWeb
Information Management Job in Sweden about Protection and Human Rights and Safety and Security, requiring 3-4 years of experience, from Civil … Read more: Head of IT to Civil Rights Defenders in Stockholm – Sweden – ReliefWebContinue Reading
Israel to vote on bill targeting human rights institutions – TRT World
Fresh right-wing bill targets institutions that oppose Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. Dozens of Israeli human rights organisations … Read more: Israel to vote on bill targeting human rights institutions – TRT WorldContinue Reading
How can universities support global LGBTQI+ human rights? – Times Higher Education
At the same time, and in line with international human rights, LGBTQI+ students have the right to an education free from violence and … Read more: How can universities support global LGBTQI+ human rights? – Times Higher EducationContinue Reading
Nigeria's new-government must ensure-shells-sale-of-its-niger-delta-oil-business-does-not …
Amnesty International has documented grievous and enduring human rights abuses resulting from oil contamination in the area, where Shell has … Read more: Nigeria's new-government must ensure-shells-sale-of-its-niger-delta-oil-business-does-not …Continue Reading
Seriously, Microsoft? | Human Rights Watch
Human rights defenders and activists in the country continue to serve long prison sentences for criticizing authorities or advocating for political … Read more: Seriously, Microsoft? | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
The Leadership Conference Statement on the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism
WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement on the release … Read more: The Leadership Conference Statement on the U.S. National Strategy to Counter AntisemitismContinue Reading
Fate of killed protester's detained father remains unknown
The Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has learned that Lotfi's family has repeatedly visited judicial and security institutions in the cities … Read more: Fate of killed protester's detained father remains unknownContinue Reading