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DUBAI, 12th May, 2023 (WAM) — The UAE presented to the UN's Human Rights Council (HRC) its legislative ecosystem, which regulates the local … Read more: UAE presents labour market legislations to Human Rights CouncilContinue Reading

The violence in Sudan has so far killed more than 700 people, including civilians, and displaced hundreds of thousands across the country. The Human … Read more: UN passes resolution on mounting civilian deaths and rights abuses in Sudan | Morning StarContinue Reading

The UK delivered a statement during Serbia's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Read more: 43rd Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on Serbia – GOV.UKContinue Reading

The joint commission will support civil rights by investigating complaints under the city and county human rights ordinances, conducting public … Read more: Bloomington and Monroe County Human Rights Commissions join to better serve all residentsContinue Reading

More testimonies have continue to be heard from the military, even as the Special Independent Investigative Panel probes into the alleged Human Rights … Read more: Mass Abortion Programme: More Military Officers Appear Before Human Rights PanelContinue Reading

Labour to make working from home a 'human right' as part of election manifesto as well as new proposal making it easier for workers to strike · Leaked … Read more: Labour to make working from home a 'human right' as part of election manifesto – Daily MailContinue Reading

D.C. autonomy and D.C. statehood are civil rights and racial justice issues. D.C. residents deserve the same right as any other citizens to decide the … Read more: Vote No on H.J. Res. 42 and Preserve DC Autonomy and Police ReformContinue Reading

We condemn the reported sentencing of human rights activist and lawyer Guo Feixiong, also known as Yang Maodong. The PRC government sentenced Mr. Read more: Sentencing of Human Rights Defender Guo Feixiong – State DepartmentContinue Reading

(May 12, 2023 / JNS) In the same week that Iran hanged two men for their activity on social media, the U.N. Human Rights Council appointed Tehran … Read more: Iran secures chair of technology forum at UN Human Rights Council – JNS.orgContinue Reading

“I had the opportunity to see the entire pipeline from the beginning to the end,” said Bocanegra, also a prison monitor for Human Rights for Kids. “ … Read more: Human rights group urges resentencing of tens of thousands who, convicted in their teens …Continue Reading

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Noreal Armstrong has served as a high school American Sign Language (ASL) teacher, author, professor and counselor. Read more: Meet Buncombe County's new chief equity and human rights officer – Spectrum NewsContinue Reading

A new report from the U.N. Human Rights Office said the death toll from a massacre last year in central Mali is now believed to be at least 500. Read more: UN human rights report says nearly 500 believed to have died in Mali village massacre last yearContinue Reading

Norway's prime minister said on Friday he had expressed concerns about human rights in parts of China during a meeting with Chinese Foreign … Read more: Norway concerned over human rights in China, PM tells visiting Chinese foreign ministerContinue Reading

The proposed AI Act comes amid growing concern, in Europe and beyond, about how AI and other forms of algorithmic decision-making are increasingly … Read more: AI on human rights watch – The Economic TimesContinue Reading