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As his country overtakes China as the world's most populous, Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist government is escalating its attack on civil rights. Read more: The Observer view on the growing threat to democracy in India – The GuardianContinue Reading

Abortion rights protesters outside the supreme court. … Meanwhile, the Joe Biden administration and civil rights organizations promised to … Read more: Democratic states stockpile abortion pills as legal fight for access looms – The GuardianContinue Reading

Despite multiple attempts by doctors and human rights activists, forced organ harvesting in China thrives, reported Voices Against Autocracy … Read more: Despite multiple attempts by human rights activists, forced organ harvesting thrives in ChinaContinue Reading

The former deputy PM said that his efforts regarding Brexit and human rights reform were "counterintuitive to the culture of the civil service". Read more: Dominic Raab says he left office with his 'head held high' after resigning over bullying reportContinue Reading

It is a fundamental human right. The dignity of our people demands that we reduce homelessness and increase housing stability. Read more: MITZIE HUNTER: A safe, affordable place to call home a fundamental human right – Toronto SunContinue Reading

Those at the rally shared their stories on a variety of bills, including one that would prevent citizens from North Korea, Iran, China, … Read more: Rally held at State Capitol to protest 'rolling back of civil rights' – FOX 7 AustinContinue Reading

The historical society said the Civil Rights Movement is the most significant social movement of that era, in a news release for the program. “This … Read more: N.J. professor to break down why Civil Rights Movement protest music still resonatesContinue Reading

A decision by Quebec's director of criminal and penal prosecutions (DPCP) not to charge the officers involved in the police response that led to a … Read more: Human rights group calls for investigation into death of Koray Kevin Celik | CTV NewsContinue Reading

The European Convention on Human Rights does not confer any jurisdiction on the Court to make interim rulings which are binding on States. Read more: The ECHR is misusing its powers – Britain has nothing to fear by defying it – The TelegraphContinue Reading

Australia's involvement with the tournament has been a cause of controversy with Human Rights Watch decrying the event as "sportswashing" by the … Read more: Why is the LIV Golf tournament so controversial? – ABC NewsContinue Reading

… on human rights, the right to health, the rights of indigenous peoples, … and people in vulnerable situations and the right to development, … Read more: The Paris Agreement: Annotated – JSTOR DailyContinue Reading

The country is still in an ongoing crisis, the government continues to be accused of corruption and human rights abuses and ethnic tensions … Read more: UK arms exports to Sri Lanka (2012-2022) – AOAVContinue Reading

Its five partners are: the American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for Reproductive Rights, If/When/How, the National Women's Law Center, … Read more: Abortion-rights attorneys help patients and providers navigate legal chaosContinue Reading

Her husband, Gao Zhisheng, a renowned human rights lawyer, went missing from his home in northern China's Shaanxi Province in August 2017. Read more: Wife of China's Missing Human Rights Lawyer Implores US Lawmakers for AssistanceContinue Reading