World Council of Churches central committee calls on Philippine authorities to uphold human rights
The recent statement goes on to condemn “in the strongest possible terms the extrajudicial killings and other grave human rights violations being … Read more: World Council of Churches central committee calls on Philippine authorities to uphold human rightsContinue Reading
Is Saudi Arabia using 'sportswashing' to simply hide its human rights abuses
Prince Mohammad bin Salman is trying to rebrand the kingdom in the model of Qatar and the UAE – two states with human rights issues that have … Read more: Is Saudi Arabia using 'sportswashing' to simply hide its human rights abusesContinue Reading
Ukraine and Russia Should Stop Using Cluster Bombs, Human Rights Watch Says
(Reuters) – Both Russian and Ukrainian forces have used cluster munitions that have killed Ukrainian civilians, Human Rights Watch said in a … Read more: Ukraine and Russia Should Stop Using Cluster Bombs, Human Rights Watch SaysContinue Reading
Rights group reports allegations of dozens of abuses in critical minerals supply chains
A human rights advocacy group says it found allegations of dozens of labor and environmental abuses by Chinese-invested companies involved in … Read more: Rights group reports allegations of dozens of abuses in critical minerals supply chainsContinue Reading
Ukraine and Russia should stop using cluster bombs, Human Rights Watch says | Reuters
Both Russian and Ukrainian forces have used cluster munitions that have killed Ukrainian civilians, Human Rights Watch said in a report on … Read more: Ukraine and Russia should stop using cluster bombs, Human Rights Watch says | ReutersContinue Reading
Ministry of Intelligence tortures teen for 'confessions' in Ilam
According to a source who spoke to the Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN), Arashk was taken into custody by the prosecutor's order and … Read more: Ministry of Intelligence tortures teen for 'confessions' in IlamContinue Reading
Colombian child climate activist meets with UN human rights chief – La Prensa Latina Media
Geneva, Jul 5 (EFE).- Colombian child climate activist Francisco Vera was received by United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker … Read more: Colombian child climate activist meets with UN human rights chief – La Prensa Latina MediaContinue Reading
Iran: Executions and detentions in spotlight at Human Rights Council | UN News
5 July 2023 Human Rights. Iran faced calls on Wednesday from top UN-appointed rights investigators to halt the executions of people sentenced to … Read more: Iran: Executions and detentions in spotlight at Human Rights Council | UN NewsContinue Reading
Commission welcomes new Sex Discrimination Commissioner
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the appointment of Professor Anna Cody to the role of Sex Discrimination Commissioner. Read more: Commission welcomes new Sex Discrimination CommissionerContinue Reading
How civil rights activists are preparing for a post-affirmative action college landscape
I spoke to several civil rights advocates who are now hoping to curtail the fallout from the supreme court's decision. Some noted what they saw as a … Read more: How civil rights activists are preparing for a post-affirmative action college landscapeContinue Reading
Over two-thirds of CEOs concerned over human rights in supply chains, research shows
MORE than two-thirds of chief executives at British companies are concerned about human rights and labour rights issues in their supply chains, … Read more: Over two-thirds of CEOs concerned over human rights in supply chains, research showsContinue Reading
Report: Cameroon must end violence and human rights violations in the north – Jurist.org
Amnesty International, Tuesday, has urged Cameroonian authorities to look into human rights violations committed in Anglophone regions of Cameroon … Read more: Report: Cameroon must end violence and human rights violations in the north – Jurist.orgContinue Reading
UN HRC53: Statement on human rights situation in Venezuela – GOV.UK
Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Venezuela, as delivered by Simon Manley, UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN in … Read more: UN HRC53: Statement on human rights situation in Venezuela – GOV.UKContinue Reading
UK Government Condemns Human Rights Situation in Iran at UN HRC53 – Mirage News
We note calls by the Secretary-General, the High Commissioner for Human Rights and Special Procedures for Iran to "establish an immediate moratorium … Read more: UK Government Condemns Human Rights Situation in Iran at UN HRC53 – Mirage NewsContinue Reading
Commissioner says housing should be recognised as a human right, calls for ombudsman
The Chief Human Rights Commissioner says too many people are still living in cold, damp and mouldy homes, and is calling for the creation of a … Read more: Commissioner says housing should be recognised as a human right, calls for ombudsmanContinue Reading