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Yesterday those of us who believe in human rights mobilized in an impressive response to an anti-human rights march occurring across Canada, … Read more: Massive cross-country anti-human rights march was 'defining moment in Canadian history'Continue Reading

Don't be fooled by China's efforts to cover up its oppression of the Uyghur people and other Turkic minorities, human-rights experts warned. Read more: China's 'crimes against humanity' targeting Uyghurs aren't going away. Here's what the …Continue Reading

The European Parliament announced the nominees for the 2023 Sakharov Prize, which honors persons and organizations who defend human rights and … Read more: Imprisoned Nicaraguan bishop nominated for European Parliament human rights awardContinue Reading

Human Rights Tribunal appointed a mediator who met with the named complainants, the Cloverdale Rodeo Association, and the City of Surrey,” noted … Read more: Resolution reached in Cloverdale Rodeo Association human rights complaintContinue Reading

Six young people from Portugal will present a landmark case before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) tomorrow, 27 September, arguing that … Read more: Six young people to present landmark climate case before the European Court of Human RightsContinue Reading

The United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to the core human rights principles of dignity, equality, and non-discrimination of everyone, … Read more: UN reaffirms commitment to core human rights principles – Voice of NigeriaContinue Reading

Bishop Rolando Álvarez has been nominated for the Sakharov Prize, which honors persons and organizations who exceptionally defend human rights and … Read more: Imprisoned Nicaraguan Bishop Nominated for European Parliament Human–Rights AwardContinue Reading

After the Chechen Governor Ramzan Kadyrov posted a video of his 15-year-old son Adam brutally assaulting a defenseless detainee, the human rights … Read more: After Ramzan Kadyrov posted video of his son beating detainee, human rights advocate Eva …Continue Reading

… at Abu Ghraib prison by not offering any path to compensation, Human Rights Watch said Monday. Read more: 20 Years On, Human Rights Watch Says US Failing Iraq Torture Survivors | Barron'sContinue Reading

The Mission believed that human rights violations have continued. They were not isolated but reflected a policy of repressing dissent. Venezuela's … Read more: Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela tells the Human Rights Council that human rights … – ReliefWebContinue Reading

Kano State Govt has said that it will continue to provide all necessary support towards the uplift of human rights activities in the state. Read more: Kano to uplift human rights activities – Punch NewspapersContinue Reading

Zimbabwe Human Rights | Prominent activist and ex-MP languishes in jail. One year and 3 months jailed opposition prominent activist and former MP … Read more: Zimbabwe Human Rights | Prominent activist and ex-MP languishes in jailContinue Reading

… Human Rights Council's 54th session in the Swiss city of Geneva. The UN Human Rights Council established an inquiry commission on March 4, 2022 … Read more: UN's inquiry commission on Ukraine concerned over Russian forces' attacks on civiliansContinue Reading

A new report from the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission sheds light on systemic gaps in the province's approach to literacy and helping … Read more: Human rights commission highlights dire need for reading supports in Sask. – CTV News ReginaContinue Reading