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"The Trump administration will not allow these human rights violations, such as the mutilation of children, laws that infringe on free speech, and … Read more: NHS abortions are 'human rights violations' says US in extraordinary intervention – GB NewsContinue Reading

In March 2024, Human Rights Watch published a report documenting the parties' violations and restrictions against women stating that “the restrictions … Read more: Yemeni Government Inaction on Gender Equality Speaks Louder than WordsContinue Reading

With the Federal cutbacks introduced last week the homeless organizations of Sonoma County are in absolute turmoil. Remember back in 2020 when we … Read more: Commission on Human Rights Requesting Adjustments of Percentages of Measure OContinue Reading

Police on April 12, 2024, cracked down on the Palestine Congress, a forum of solidarity activists and human rights experts who were gathering to … Read more: Berlin shutdown of pro-Palestine conference was unlawful, court rules – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

President Trump Departs Washington To Spend Thanksgiving Weekend In Florida. The US has designated abortions on the NHS as a human rights violation … Read more: Trump administration declares NHS abortions are a human rights violation – Daily ExpressContinue Reading

Azerbaijani authorities are escalating their campaign against independent and critical voices abroad, issuing arrest warrants and summonses for … Read more: Azerbaijan Escalates Crackdown on Exiled Critics – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

… human rights. It is rooted in and perpetuates gender inequalities. Globally, one in three women experiences physical and/or sexual violence in her … Read more: Over 600 million children exposed to violence at home, UNICEF warns | UN NewsContinue Reading

Migrant workers told Human Rights Watch that they returned to Cambodia due to discrimination and harassment in Thailand, as well as the Cambodian … Read more: Cambodia: Returned Migrant Workers Face Hunger, Joblessness – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Accountability for violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law must be realised,” he added. Meanwhile, Israel … Read more: UN calls for probe into Israel's strikes on Lebanon – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

What Civil Rights Means to Me — Breaking Barriers and Justice for All,” high school juniors and seniors will be invited to share their voices, visions … Read more: ABA Civil Rights and Social Justice Section to celebrate 60th anniversary with film competitionContinue Reading

The Cuban government must put an end to institutional gender-based violence against women human rights defenders, journalists, and activists. Read more: Cuba: The State represses women human rights defenders – Amnesty InternationalContinue Reading

Human rights reversals deepening risk. The funding crisis is unfolding amid growing restrictions on civil society and a rise in punitive laws … Read more: Global HIV response facing worst setback in decades, UNAIDS warns – UN NewsContinue Reading

“The Labour Party thinks that judges always know best. We see it in their approach to the Chagos Islands, the European Convention on Human Rights and, … Read more: Politics latest: Milkshakes and lattes to be taxed in the budget – as new 'tourist tax' announcedContinue Reading

The Business and Human Rights Resource Center reached out to Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Industry Co., Ltd. to comment on the reported incident. The … Read more: DRC: Huayou Cobalt subsidiary suspended operation after dam failure spilled toxic water …Continue Reading