Ukraine: UN rights chief upholds need for justice one year after POW killings
25 July 2023 Human Rights. Nearly a year after at least 50 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) were killed in a blast at a Russian-controlled … Read more: Ukraine: UN rights chief upholds need for justice one year after POW killingsContinue Reading
Human Rights Watch Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Nigeria – ReliefWeb
Analysis in English on Nigeria about Protection and Human Rights; published on 21 Jul 2023 by HRW. Read more: Human Rights Watch Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of Nigeria – ReliefWebContinue Reading
Zimbabwe: Upcoming election to take place against backdrop of 'brutal' human rights crackdowns
Crackdown on protest organisers, journalists, political opposition and human rights activists. Recently signed 'Patriotic Act' includes loss of … Read more: Zimbabwe: Upcoming election to take place against backdrop of 'brutal' human rights crackdownsContinue Reading
Weaponizing internet shutdowns to evade accountability for rights violations
Any internet shutdown constitutes a human rights violation. But in many instances, governments use internet shutdowns to cover up grave violations … Read more: Weaponizing internet shutdowns to evade accountability for rights violationsContinue Reading
Leadership Conference Letter Urging Swift Confirmation of Executive and Judicial Nominees
Dear Leader Schumer,. On behalf of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition of more than 240 national organizations committed … Read more: Leadership Conference Letter Urging Swift Confirmation of Executive and Judicial NomineesContinue Reading
EU expresses concern over human rights, press freedom situation – Prothom Alo English
Bangladesh should focus on human rights related issues to secure GSP+ facilities, the EU envoy says. Read more: EU expresses concern over human rights, press freedom situation – Prothom Alo EnglishContinue Reading
Canada doubles resettlement spaces for human rights defenders – Yahoo Finance
Human rights defenders (HRDs) are active in every part of the world and play an essential role in promoting and protecting human rights … Read more: Canada doubles resettlement spaces for human rights defenders – Yahoo FinanceContinue Reading
UNHRC fails in addressing human rights – opinion – The Jerusalem Post
UN HIGH Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk attends a meeting of the Human Rights Council, in Geneva, earlier this year. Read more: UNHRC fails in addressing human rights – opinion – The Jerusalem PostContinue Reading
What are Human Rights?
We all have the same right to a life of equality, dignity, and respect. Human rights are protected by a set of international and Canadian laws. These … Read more: What are Human Rights?Continue Reading
Human Rights Award Nomination Form
Nominations for the 2023 Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Award will open on August 31st, 2023. This award recognizes an individual who has … Read more: Human Rights Award Nomination FormContinue Reading
COVID-19 and Human Rights – Best Practices
Human rights law balances a person's right to be free from discrimination and harassment with the public's right to general health and safety. The … Read more: COVID-19 and Human Rights – Best PracticesContinue Reading
Dollar video clip: Court to rule on Ganduje's human right protection suit – Tribune Online
Falana asked the court to dismiss the application seeking the enforcement of the fundamental human rights of Ganduje his family and political … Read more: Dollar video clip: Court to rule on Ganduje's human right protection suit – Tribune OnlineContinue Reading
Human Rights Award
“The motivation for the Human Rights Award was to recognize human rights pioneers and leaders who have worked tirelessly to promote and build the … Read more: Human Rights AwardContinue Reading
What businesses need to know about the Modern Slavery Review
Business and Human Rights. Tuesday 25 July, 2023. A sad woman looking this a chain-link fence. The key message for businesses to take away from … Read more: What businesses need to know about the Modern Slavery ReviewContinue Reading
Student-run group relaunches as UMass Chan Human Rights and Asylum program
Student members of the UMass Chan Human Rights and Asylum Program. Back row, L to R: Erik Bratland, Brian Brisebois, Lindon Tran, Omar Taweh. Read more: Student-run group relaunches as UMass Chan Human Rights and Asylum programContinue Reading