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… Human Rights Defenders. We will continue supporting those on the frontlines of promoting human rights. Unfortunately, civil society remains under … Read more: Remarks at a Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with Assistant Secretary-General for …Continue Reading

News and Press Release in English on Central African Republic about Protection and Human Rights; published on 12 Oct 2023 by UN HRC. Read more: Human Rights Council Adopts 14 Resolutions, Extends Mandates on Russian Federation …Continue Reading

Rod Stewart has revealed that he turned down a big offer to perform in Saudi Arabia because of the country's human rights issues. Read more: Rod Stewart turned down big money from Saudi Arabia concert offer over human rights abusesContinue Reading

… Human Rights Abusers. Investigation Shows Israeli Malware Firms Pitching Spyware To Embargoed Countries, Serial Human Rights Abusers. (Mis)Uses of … Read more: Investigation Shows Israeli Malware Firms Pitching Spyware To Embargoed Countries … – Techdirt.Continue Reading

Israel's use of white phosphorus in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon puts civilians at risk of serious and long-term injuries, Human Rights … Read more: Israel: White Phosphorus Used in Gaza, Lebanon | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

China's ambassador to the UN in Geneva Chen Xu is seen on a screen as he delivers a statement during a special session of the Human Rights Council, … Read more: Activists slam China's election to UN Human Rights Council – Radio Free AsiaContinue Reading

1 of 10 |. Oleg Orlov, a member of the Board of the International Historical Educational Charitable and Human Rights Society 'Memorial' … Read more: Russian authorities fine a human rights advocate for criticizing the war in Ukraine | AP NewsContinue Reading

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Human rights advocate Oleg Orlov was fined about $1,500 on Wednesday for criticizing the war in Ukraine, the latest step in a … Read more: Russian authorities fine a human rights advocate for criticizing the war in UkraineContinue Reading

The singer knocked back a massive fee to perform in the Kingdom due to the country's human rights record. Read more: Sir Rod Stewart rejects massive Saudi payday over human rights concerns – Daily RecordContinue Reading

It comes after Rod was offered a $1million deal to perform in Qatar, but turned it down because of the Gulf state's human rights record. Discussing … Read more: Sir Rod Stewart turns down huge deal to perform in Saudi Arabia over human rights injusticesContinue Reading

The U.N. Human Rights Council has voted to establish a face-finding mission to probe allegations of abuses in Sudan's monthslong war. Read more: UN human rights body establishes a fact-finding mission to probe abuses in Sudan's conflictContinue Reading

The escalation of armed violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory raises investor concerns over business' human rights … Read more: Investors warned on human rights risk in Israel-Hamas conflict | FS SustainabilityContinue Reading

Filipino human rights attorney and martial law survivor Neri Colmenares is on a speaking tour of Canada and made a stop in Montreal. Read more: Filipino lawyer, activist addresses human rights issues in Philippines – YouTubeContinue Reading

Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, … Read more: Human Rights Campaign Celebrates National Coming Out Day, Invites LGBTQ+ Allies to …Continue Reading