'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
Rights activists fear Tunisia deal will be model for bartering EU money for migrants' lives
Human rights activists from North Africa, West Africa and Europe met in Tunis this week and denounced the upcoming Rome meeting, predicting that it … Read more: Rights activists fear Tunisia deal will be model for bartering EU money for migrants' livesContinue Reading
Shared success through multilateralism – GOV.UK
From global pandemics, universal human rights, to nuclear non-proliferation and climate change; multilateral institutions have forged the global … Read more: Shared success through multilateralism – GOV.UKContinue Reading
EU and Mongolia hold sixth Human Rights Dialogue – AKIpress News Agency
AKIPRESS.COM – The European Union-Mongolia sixth Human Rights Dialogue was held virtually on July 18, the EU Diplomatic Service says. Read more: EU and Mongolia hold sixth Human Rights Dialogue – AKIpress News AgencyContinue Reading
Egyptian rights researcher and lawyer freed from detention – Reuters
Egyptian rights researcher Patrick Zaki and lawyer Mohamed el-Baqer … "Then I will start my career again as a human rights defender," he said. Read more: Egyptian rights researcher and lawyer freed from detention – ReutersContinue Reading