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Civil rights leader Rev. William J. Barber II delivered his last sermon as pastor of his North Carolina church Sunday, saying Juneteenth should be … Read more: Retiring civil rights leader says Juneteenth shouldn't be jubilant – NBC NewsContinue Reading

There are hundreds of political parties in Pakistan and dozens of them are active, but not many have human rights as a major agenda point on their … Read more: Human rights on the agenda – The News InternationalContinue Reading

Between August and September 2022, Human Rights Watch interviewed 38 survivors of the floods in Sylhet and Sunamaganj, two districts that were … Read more: Bangladesh: Protect People Most At Risk During Monsoon Season | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Worker's inappropriate communication with employer counsel fatal to human rights complaint. Allegations of racist treatment at work no excuse for … Read more: Worker's inappropriate communication with employer counsel fatal to human rights complaintContinue Reading

Cambodia's commitment to a multiparty democracy and promotion and protection of human rights remains steadfast. Civil societies are indisputably free … Read more: Cambodian Mission reaffirms kingdom's firm commitment to multiparty democracy … – Khmer TimesContinue Reading

The Doha agreement is less transparent and also excluded Afghan women from political engagement to a great extent, Heather Barr, member of Human … Read more: Doha agreement excludes women from political engagement: Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

… Declaration of Human Rights; the right for workers to take industrial action; a constitutional ban on nuclear weapons being based in Scotland. Read more: Proposals for new constitutional rights for an independent Scotland – gov.scotContinue Reading

Former Majority Leader of Enugu State House of Assembly, Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, has sued activist-lawyer, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, at Enugu State High … Read more: Tweet: Ex-Majority leader sues former human rights chief | The Nation NewspaperContinue Reading

… we look at the contributions of Bayard Rustin, one of the driving forces of the civil rights movement, whose life as an openly gay man … Read more: The story of Bayard Rustin, openly gay leader in the civil rights movement – PBSContinue Reading

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has called on everyone to work together to build a more respectful and civil world, … Read more: UN calls for reigning in 'toxic, destructive' hate speech, build civilised world – Daily TimesContinue Reading

President Joe Biden during a prior visit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House on Sept. 24, 2021. Human … Read more: Human Rights Groups Blast White House For Modi Visit: 'Shame On You' – Yahoo News UKContinue Reading

Human rights activists Freedom from Torture was a big winner at this year's Foundation Awards, taking home the overall award and top prize in the … Read more: Human rights activists have won an award for their campaign against refugee deportation flightsContinue Reading

Human rights defenders this week condemned President Joe Biden's upcoming state dinner for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi—who was once banned … Read more: Human Rights Defenders Slam Biden's 'Shameful' Red Carpet Welcome for Indian PM ModiContinue Reading

On June 19, 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was approved by the U.S. Senate, 73-27, after surviving a lengthy filibuster. Read more: On June 19 in history: US Senate approved Civil Rights Act | MintContinue Reading