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In the 1960s, the civil rights leader and activist went head to head against Martin Luther King, Jr. and Adam Clayton Powell who felt that Hamer was … Read more: Aunjanue Ellis And Director Christine Swanson Shine Light On Civil Rights Activist Fannie … – ForbesContinue Reading

The progressive nature of the Bill of Rights shows an intention by Kenyans to establish a society where respect for human rights is a cardinal aim … Read more: Supreme Court decision reaffirms that human rights protection is for all in KenyaContinue Reading

Reuters Sustainable Switch. Make sense of companies and governments grappling with climate change, diversity, and human rights. Sign up … Read more: Russian Soyuz spacecraft docks at ISS to bring back stranded crew | ReutersContinue Reading

Source: Kateryna Rashevska, expert at the Regional Centre for Human Rights, at a briefing in the Mediacentre Ukraine on 24 February. Read more: "Reeducation camps" and age change: human rights activist recounts how Russians abduct childrenContinue Reading

During a House Financial Services Committee hearing earlier this month, Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) questioned witnesses about the economic threat from … Read more: Andy Ogles Decries The US For Enabling China's 'Horrific Human Rights Abuses'Continue Reading

According to BJP leaders, more areas of the state would be toured to record incidents of human rights violations in the run-up to panchayat polls. “ … Read more: Panel of 'independent observers' visits Birbhum over human rights violation, corruptionContinue Reading

HE Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with … Read more: NHRC signs MoU with Turkish counterpart – Gulf TimesContinue Reading

KIGALI, Rwanda. The EU announced additional sanctions against individuals from Russia's Wagner paramilitary group Saturday for “human rights … Read more: EU sanctions Russia's Wagner for rights abuses in Africa – Anadolu AgencyContinue Reading

The joint letter urges Eddie Howe to speak out on Saudi human rights abuses; Newcastle refused to confirm whether the letter had been delivered to … Read more: Eddie Howe urged to speak out on Saudi Arabia human rights abuses – Daily MailContinue Reading

… stressing that it supports the right to freedom of expression. … as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the … Read more: Canada Censures Iranian Regime For Threatening JournalistsContinue Reading

Mrs. Rajavi expressed her gratitude for the unwavering support for democracy and human rights in Iran that the representatives of the British people … Read more: British MPs Meet With Iranian Resistance Leader To Discuss Democracy and Human RightsContinue Reading

Volker Turk, the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights, condemned Israel's recent use of “explosive projectiles” against Palestinians during a … Read more: UN human rights official condemns Israel after Nablus massacre – The CradleContinue Reading

#India should review Unlawful Activities Prevention Act & bring it fully in line with intl human rights commitments. Read more: UN Human Rights on Twitter: "Ahead of bail hearing Saturday, we renew call for release of …Continue Reading

The United States, the European Union, and Germany have recently adopted or proposed new rules requiring enhanced due diligence in supply chains, … Read more: Supply Chain Compliance with Human Rights and Environmental Obligations – JD SupraContinue Reading