Housing is a human right – we need to recognize it | Guest Commentary
The “Housing is a Human Right Act of 2023” introduced in Congress this past March would provide over $300 billion for housing infrastructure and … Read more: Housing is a human right – we need to recognize it | Guest CommentaryContinue Reading
Housing is a human right – we need to recognize it | Guest Commentary – Santa Maria Times
At the same time, the pandemic proved that federal intervention could ease the crisis. Eviction moratoria and unemployment relief helped keep more … Read more: Housing is a human right – we need to recognize it | Guest Commentary – Santa Maria TimesContinue Reading
Biden Approves Monument to Honor Emmett Till in Civil Rights Win – Bloomberg.com
President Joe Biden will fulfill a years-long effort by conservationists to establish a national monument to preserve landmarks tied to the … Read more: Biden Approves Monument to Honor Emmett Till in Civil Rights Win – Bloomberg.comContinue Reading
Training session by SHRC for 45 newly appointed judges concludes – Newspaper – Dawn
KARACHI: The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) conducted a one-week-long human rights education training session… Read more: Training session by SHRC for 45 newly appointed judges concludes – Newspaper – DawnContinue Reading
'I was groped by colleague in locked McDonald's office – the firm made me feel worthless'
More than 170 people contacted a helpline, set up this week by the UK's human rights watchdog, and lawyers say the fast-food firm faces paying out … Read more: 'I was groped by colleague in locked McDonald's office – the firm made me feel worthless'Continue Reading
64 face death penalty in Saudi Arabia: rights group – The New Arab
The European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights said that the number of people executed could be higher due to "secret" or "unannounced" … Read more: 64 face death penalty in Saudi Arabia: rights group – The New ArabContinue Reading
Biden set to establish monument for civil rights icon Emmett Till | Nation/World – GazetteXtra
… to establish a national monument to preserve landmarks tied to the killing of Emmett Till, a catalyst for the civil-rights movement. Read more: Biden set to establish monument for civil rights icon Emmett Till | Nation/World – GazetteXtraContinue Reading
Cambodia election: Polls open in vote with no credible opposition – BBC News
Opposition lawmakers this year have reported violent attacks, with Human Rights Watch reporting the government stepped up intimidation and … Read more: Cambodia election: Polls open in vote with no credible opposition – BBC NewsContinue Reading
Migrants face misery in Tunisia. Rights activists fear that the EU deal will make things even worse
A meeting this week in Tunis of human rights activists from North Africa, west Africa and Europe denounced a summit meeting on migration this … Read more: Migrants face misery in Tunisia. Rights activists fear that the EU deal will make things even worseContinue Reading
Tony Bennett's life wasn't just singing; he marched along with King, Belafonte for civil rights
Although renowned for his musical achievements, his tireless work in civil rights advocacy has left an indelible mark on history. Read more: Tony Bennett's life wasn't just singing; he marched along with King, Belafonte for civil rightsContinue Reading
Report finds only 2 percent of human rights defenders in Bangladesh feel safe – JURIST
It ultimately found that the overwhelming majority (86 percent) of human rights activists face a myriad of challenges, with 62 percent claiming the … Read more: Report finds only 2 percent of human rights defenders in Bangladesh feel safe – JURISTContinue Reading
Pakistan Human Rights Body launches fact-finding report on rights violations in Balochistan
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed grave concern about the mounting public annoyance in Balochistan over enforced … Read more: Pakistan Human Rights Body launches fact-finding report on rights violations in BalochistanContinue Reading
Zoning leads to civil rights complaint by North and East Lubbock Coalition – KLBK
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas filed a civil rights complaint on behalf of the North and East Lubbock Coalition. Read more: Zoning leads to civil rights complaint by North and East Lubbock Coalition – KLBKContinue Reading
Beatrice Serra – Associate Joint Operations Officer – MONUSCO | LinkedIn
Human Rights Intern. Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Jan 2023 – Jun 2023 6 months. Geneva, Switzerland. Read more: Beatrice Serra – Associate Joint Operations Officer – MONUSCO | LinkedInContinue Reading
State agencies, political parties obstruct human rights activism: survey – New Age
The survey carried out between May 24 and June 25 on 50 human rights defenders in 36 districts identified judicial harassment and arrests, government … Read more: State agencies, political parties obstruct human rights activism: survey – New AgeContinue Reading