$23B First Nations child welfare settlement gets human rights tribunal approval
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has approved the agreement for First Nations children, youth and families harmed by Ottawa's underfunding of … Read more: B First Nations child welfare settlement gets human rights tribunal approvalContinue Reading
If Russia is serious about ensuring freedom of religion or belief in Ukraine, it should end … – GOV.UK
… everywhere can enjoy their human right to freedom of religion or … plurality and human rights in Ukraine from Russian assault for decades. Read more: If Russia is serious about ensuring freedom of religion or belief in Ukraine, it should end … – GOV.UKContinue Reading
Letter: Abbott's actions violate human rights | Letters To The Editor | newburyportnews.com
Such actions have everything to do with racist, xenophobic and unChristian cruelty, and almost Nazi-like violations of human rights and dignity. Read more: Letter: Abbott's actions violate human rights | Letters To The Editor | newburyportnews.comContinue Reading
DOT: Accessible Lavatory Rule 'Addresses A Human Rights Issue' | Aviation Week Network
A new rule from the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) broadens aircraft requirements for wheelchair-accessible lavatories. Read more: DOT: Accessible Lavatory Rule 'Addresses A Human Rights Issue' | Aviation Week NetworkContinue Reading
Promoting "Social and Behavior Change" in the Philippine Human Rights Sector
Andrei Venal is a human rights worker, but he has been called many other things: “We are called terrorists. Dissenters without cause. Read more: Promoting "Social and Behavior Change" in the Philippine Human Rights SectorContinue Reading
Demystifying the Role of Due Diligence and Regulation in Human Rights – Webinar Recap
Evolution of business and human rights through Disclosure and Regulation: the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) perspective and due … Read more: Demystifying the Role of Due Diligence and Regulation in Human Rights – Webinar RecapContinue Reading
Changes to law "On the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Republic of Azerbaijan" approved
The Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsperson) of Azerbaijan has been granted new powers in Azerbaijan, Trend reports. Read more: Changes to law "On the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Republic of Azerbaijan" approvedContinue Reading
The UN Human Rights Council is broken – GIS Reports
The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) was established in 2006 by the UN General Assembly. In 2005, Secretary-General Kofi Annan had called … Read more: The UN Human Rights Council is broken – GIS ReportsContinue Reading
Ensure violence ends in Manipur: Human rights panel to state government – India Today
The NHRC has observed that "in most of the matters relating to violation of human rights due to continued violence in the state of Manipur, … Read more: Ensure violence ends in Manipur: Human rights panel to state government – India TodayContinue Reading
Telos 203 (Summer 2023): The Manifold Foundations of Human Rights
One of the most disappointing human rights debacles in the last few years was the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan. Read more: Telos 203 (Summer 2023): The Manifold Foundations of Human RightsContinue Reading
Freedom Awards 2023: National Civil Rights Museum names honorees
The National Civil Rights Museum announced the 2023 Freedom Award honorees: Stacey Abrams, Kerry Kennedy and Clayborne Carson. Read more: Freedom Awards 2023: National Civil Rights Museum names honoreesContinue Reading
Ukraine: UN rights chief upholds need for justice one year after POW killings
25 July 2023 Human Rights. Nearly a year after at least 50 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) were killed in a blast at a Russian-controlled … Read more: Ukraine: UN rights chief upholds need for justice one year after POW killingsContinue Reading
Human Rights Watch Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Nigeria – ReliefWeb
Analysis in English on Nigeria about Protection and Human Rights; published on 21 Jul 2023 by HRW. Read more: Human Rights Watch Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Nigeria – ReliefWebContinue Reading
Zimbabwe: Upcoming election to take place against backdrop of 'brutal' human rights crackdowns
Crackdown on protest organisers, journalists, political opposition and human rights activists. Recently signed 'Patriotic Act' includes loss of … Read more: Zimbabwe: Upcoming election to take place against backdrop of 'brutal' human rights crackdownsContinue Reading
Weaponizing internet shutdowns to evade accountability for rights violations
Any internet shutdown constitutes a human rights violation. But in many instances, governments use internet shutdowns to cover up grave violations … Read more: Weaponizing internet shutdowns to evade accountability for rights violationsContinue Reading