HRC52 – Item 4: General Debate on Human Rights Situations that require the Council's attention
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 52nd Session (27 February to 4 April 2023) Item 4 Statement by H.E. Ms Anna JARDFELT Ambassador, … Read more: HRC52 – Item 4: General Debate on Human Rights Situations that require the Council's attentionContinue Reading
What is the European Convention of Human Rights? | Evening Standard
The ECHR is a treaty that established the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) as a supranational court of appeal for cases to be heard when they … Read more: What is the European Convention of Human Rights? | Evening StandardContinue Reading
WCC delivers messages to 3rd World Forum on Human Rights in Argentina
The WCC messages, “Global inequalities, human rights and social justice” and “Experiences of peace building in Latin America and worldwide,” both … Read more: WCC delivers messages to 3rd World Forum on Human Rights in ArgentinaContinue Reading
Police raid on Russian human rights group draws condemnation – Al Jazeera
International human rights experts denounce 'witch hunt' against Nobel Prize-winning group Memorial on Tuesday. Read more: Police raid on Russian human rights group draws condemnation – Al JazeeraContinue Reading
Inequality – GI-ESCR
The Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. … In addition to being a cause of human rights deprivations, economic inequality … Read more: Inequality – GI-ESCRContinue Reading
International Human Rights Foundation on Twitter: "A major #earthquake measuring at least 7.7 on …
1. Remain calm. · 2. Follow the instructions of the authorities. · 3. Make sure that you and your family are well. · 4. Try to help other people who may … Read more: International Human Rights Foundation on Twitter: "A major #earthquake measuring at least 7.7 on …Continue Reading
Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Grants Scheme 2023/24 | activelink
The purpose of the grants scheme is to support projects by civil society and trade unions that promote human rights and equality. A total of €400,000 … Read more: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Grants Scheme 2023/24 | activelinkContinue Reading
Significant human rights issues in India, says US State Department report – Deccan Herald
India experienced significant human rights issues in 2022, including unlawful and arbitrary killings, freedom of press and violence targeting … Read more: Significant human rights issues in India, says US State Department report – Deccan HeraldContinue Reading
Gloriavale's Christian ethos clashes with human rights – senior leader – 1News
There are “very definitely” difficulties between Gloriavale's Christian ethos and human rights law, according to a senior leader of the West Coast … Read more: Gloriavale's Christian ethos clashes with human rights – senior leader – 1NewsContinue Reading
US State Department report on human–rights practices devotes 24000 words to Israel
The reports “cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human … Read more: US State Department report on human–rights practices devotes 24000 words to IsraelContinue Reading
US points at human rights violations in India, urges Modi govt to 'learn' from civil society
In 2022, India saw significant human rights violations, including unlawful and arbitrary killings, inhuman treatment by police and prison … Read more: US points at human rights violations in India, urges Modi govt to 'learn' from civil societyContinue Reading
Blinken: Human rights are a 'central interest' but not the only one – Radio Free Asia
This year's reports again denounce Beijing for “genocide and crimes against humanity” against ethnic Uyghurs in China, and accuse Myanmar of using “ … Read more: Blinken: Human rights are a 'central interest' but not the only one – Radio Free AsiaContinue Reading
Iran rights violations amount to crime against humanity, says UN expert – The Guardian
A UN human rights expert said Iranian authorities had committed widespread and serious violations since the death of Mahsa Amini, noting the breaches … Read more: Iran rights violations amount to crime against humanity, says UN expert – The GuardianContinue Reading
Human Rights Risks for the Financial Sector: Lessons from Ten Years of the OECD Guidelines
In December 2022, we released a first-of-its-kind report on the Guidelines, focusing in particular on complaints alleging human rights violations … Read more: Human Rights Risks for the Financial Sector: Lessons from Ten Years of the OECD GuidelinesContinue Reading
How North Korea's weapons overshadow human rights abuses – DW – 03/20/2023
Three North Korean defectors DW spoke to at the event in the French city of Strasbourg and presented a disturbing account of the human rights … Read more: How North Korea's weapons overshadow human rights abuses – DW – 03/20/2023Continue Reading