Rights group reports allegations of dozens of abuses in critical minerals supply chains
A human rights advocacy group says it found allegations of dozens of labor and environmental abuses by Chinese-invested companies involved in … Read more: Rights group reports allegations of dozens of abuses in critical minerals supply chainsContinue Reading
Ukraine and Russia should stop using cluster bombs, Human Rights Watch says | Reuters
Both Russian and Ukrainian forces have used cluster munitions that have killed Ukrainian civilians, Human Rights Watch said in a report on … Read more: Ukraine and Russia should stop using cluster bombs, Human Rights Watch says | ReutersContinue Reading
Ministry of Intelligence tortures teen for 'confessions' in Ilam
According to a source who spoke to the Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN), Arashk was taken into custody by the prosecutor's order and … Read more: Ministry of Intelligence tortures teen for 'confessions' in IlamContinue Reading
Colombian child climate activist meets with UN human rights chief – La Prensa Latina Media
Geneva, Jul 5 (EFE).- Colombian child climate activist Francisco Vera was received by United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker … Read more: Colombian child climate activist meets with UN human rights chief – La Prensa Latina MediaContinue Reading
Iran: Executions and detentions in spotlight at Human Rights Council | UN News
5 July 2023 Human Rights. Iran faced calls on Wednesday from top UN-appointed rights investigators to halt the executions of people sentenced to … Read more: Iran: Executions and detentions in spotlight at Human Rights Council | UN NewsContinue Reading
Commission welcomes new Sex Discrimination Commissioner
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the appointment of Professor Anna Cody to the role of Sex Discrimination Commissioner. Read more: Commission welcomes new Sex Discrimination CommissionerContinue Reading
How civil rights activists are preparing for a post-affirmative action college landscape
I spoke to several civil rights advocates who are now hoping to curtail the fallout from the supreme court's decision. Some noted what they saw as a … Read more: How civil rights activists are preparing for a post-affirmative action college landscapeContinue Reading
Over two-thirds of CEOs concerned over human rights in supply chains, research shows
MORE than two-thirds of chief executives at British companies are concerned about human rights and labour rights issues in their supply chains, … Read more: Over two-thirds of CEOs concerned over human rights in supply chains, research showsContinue Reading
Report: Cameroon must end violence and human rights violations in the north – Jurist.org
Amnesty International, Tuesday, has urged Cameroonian authorities to look into human rights violations committed in Anglophone regions of Cameroon … Read more: Report: Cameroon must end violence and human rights violations in the north – Jurist.orgContinue Reading
UN HRC53: Statement on human rights situation in Venezuela – GOV.UK
Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Venezuela, as delivered by Simon Manley, UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN in … Read more: UN HRC53: Statement on human rights situation in Venezuela – GOV.UKContinue Reading
UK Government Condemns Human Rights Situation in Iran at UN HRC53 – Mirage News
We note calls by the Secretary-General, the High Commissioner for Human Rights and Special Procedures for Iran to "establish an immediate moratorium … Read more: UK Government Condemns Human Rights Situation in Iran at UN HRC53 – Mirage NewsContinue Reading
Commissioner says housing should be recognised as a human right, calls for ombudsman
The Chief Human Rights Commissioner says too many people are still living in cold, damp and mouldy homes, and is calling for the creation of a … Read more: Commissioner says housing should be recognised as a human right, calls for ombudsmanContinue Reading
Guest Opinion: Trans rights are human rights: Advocating for equality and understanding
Over the last few years, LGBTQIA+ community members have been hit with an onslaught of legislation aimed at silencing their voices, hiding their … Read more: Guest Opinion: Trans rights are human rights: Advocating for equality and understandingContinue Reading
Defending the Global Human Rights System from Authoritarian Assault: How Democracies …
Authoritarian influence in multilateral institutions is growing rapidly and poses a serious threat to democratic and human rights principles. Read more: Defending the Global Human Rights System from Authoritarian Assault: How Democracies …Continue Reading
Cameroon: Government ignoring Anglophone crisis, says human rights group
“We call on Cameroonian authorities to investigate allegations of human rights violations and other crimes under domestic law committed in the context … Read more: Cameroon: Government ignoring Anglophone crisis, says human rights groupContinue Reading