UN human rights chief condemns Pakistan for trying Imran Khan's supporters in military courts
United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk has condemned Pakistan's plans to prosecute civilians involved in May 9 protests under the Army Act. Read more: UN human rights chief condemns Pakistan for trying Imran Khan's supporters in military courtsContinue Reading
Hungary's undermining of rule of law endangers human rights – FairPlanet
Dangerous breaches of rule of law and democracy have worried the UN about human rights abuses in Hungary. Read more: Hungary's undermining of rule of law endangers human rights – FairPlanetContinue Reading
Ulster British commissioner plans need rethought – human rights group – BBC News
The CoE is a human rights organisation founded in 1949. It has 46 member states. The comments are contained in the CoE's fifth report on how the … Read more: Ulster British commissioner plans need rethought – human rights group – BBC NewsContinue Reading
Millions of Syrian refugees face fight to reclaim homes, says human rights group | Syria
Report by Syrian Network for Human Rights details laws giving Assad's government powers to seize land. Read more: Millions of Syrian refugees face fight to reclaim homes, says human rights group | SyriaContinue Reading
Star soccer host Gary Lineker receives human rights award – CNN
… and kindness” towards refugees and asylum seekers on Wednesday as he accepted an award for his human rights advocacy from Amnesty International. Read more: Star soccer host Gary Lineker receives human rights award – CNNContinue Reading
Human rights activist says parts of Child Protection Bill unclear and ambiguous
By Emmanuel Joseph. A prominent human rights activist is urging the Government to go back to the drawing board with its Child Protection Bill and … Read more: Human rights activist says parts of Child Protection Bill unclear and ambiguousContinue Reading
BC Human Rights Commissioner looking for northern input in survey – My Prince George Now
Poverty and housing are among the top concerns in the early results of a BC Human Rights Commission poll. The Commissioner has already received … Read more: BC Human Rights Commissioner looking for northern input in survey – My Prince George NowContinue Reading
Gary Lineker, Palestinian Natali Shaheen receive Amnesty's Sport and Human Rights Award
LONDON: BBC football commentator Gary Lineker has received a Sport and Human Rights Award from Amnesty International alongside Natali Shaheen, … Read more: Gary Lineker, Palestinian Natali Shaheen receive Amnesty's Sport and Human Rights AwardContinue Reading
Australia's Santos rejects allegations of human rights violations – Reuters
Australian gas producer Santos Ltd on Thursday said it was categorically rejecting the allegations of human rights violations at its Barossa Gas … Read more: Australia's Santos rejects allegations of human rights violations – ReutersContinue Reading
B.C.'s human rights commissioner seeks more responses to survey on human rights
Kasari Govender, B.C. Human Rights commissioner, speaks after releasing the final report on her inquiry into hate during the COVID-19 pandemic, … Read more: B.C.'s human rights commissioner seeks more responses to survey on human rightsContinue Reading
Dershowitz Replies on Anti-Israel Bias From Human Rights Watch – WSJ
In his letter (May 24), Kenneth Roth never explains why Human Rights Watch devotes disproportionate attention to Israel's imperfections, … Read more: Dershowitz Replies on Anti-Israel Bias From Human Rights Watch – WSJContinue Reading
European human rights summit approves increased aid for Ukraine to counter Russia's …
Fast-forward 18 years, to May 16, 2023 and Europe's pre-eminent human rights organization faces a massive war on its own continent, forcing it to … Read more: European human rights summit approves increased aid for Ukraine to counter Russia's …Continue Reading
Gary Lineker accepts human rights award with call to show refugees more compassion
Match of the Day host was in Rome to receive a 'Sport and Human Rights' award from Amnesty International for 'his strong commitment towards … Read more: Gary Lineker accepts human rights award with call to show refugees more compassionContinue Reading
Surveillance watchdog alarmed at lack of awareness among councils over CCTV equipment …
The cross-party group argued that the two companies should be black-listed for "their involvement in technology-enabled human rights abuses in China". Read more: Surveillance watchdog alarmed at lack of awareness among councils over CCTV equipment …Continue Reading
What is the Equality and Human Rights Commission? Chair investigated over bullying complaints
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has requested a king's counsel (KC) to conduct an impartial investigation into the numerous … Read more: What is the Equality and Human Rights Commission? Chair investigated over bullying complaintsContinue Reading