S. Africa blasts UN powers over Western Sahara rights
South Africa on Tuesday accused UN Security Council powers of "conveniently" ignoring human rights abuses in the disputed territory of Western Sahara.Continue Reading
As US and Vietnam get closer, human rights concerns grow
Five days of joint US-Vietnam naval exercises that started Monday in Vietnam are the latest signals of growing cooperation between the one-time enemies.Continue Reading
Soudan du Sud / Soudan : la crise des droits humains derrière la querelle politique
Par Alex Neve, secrétaire général d’Amnesty International Canada, et Khairunissa Dhala, spécialiste du Soudan du Sud au sein d’Amnesty International
Djouba, Soudan du Sud
« Nous ont-ils oubliés ? »
– un réfugié soudanais dan…Continue Reading
Church of Scientology Johannesburg Introduces Gauteng Provincial Police to Human Rights Education Program
This South African police department embraces the power of human rights with the guidance of the Church of Scientology.Johannesburg, South Africa (PRWEB) April 24, 2012 In response to a request from the Guateng Provincial Police Social Crime Prevention…Continue Reading
Canada will raise concerns over human rights in Congo
Francophonie Minister Bernard Valcourt will use a planned visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo to raise the issue of human rights abuses in the central African country.Continue Reading
Sudanese air strikes threaten humanitarian efforts in South Sudan
By Alex Neve, Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada and Khairunissa Dhala, Amnesty International South Sudan Researcher
Juba, South Sudan – 24 April, 2012
Hopes that last week’s South Sudanese decision to withdraw forces from the…Continue Reading
Russian envoy warns on U.S. human rights bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Proposed U.S. legislation to punish Russian officials involved in human rights abuses could have "a significant negative impact" on U.S.-Russian relations, Moscow's envoy to the United States warned on Monday Russia…Continue Reading
Church of Scientology of London Holds Human Rights Open House
Civic and religious leaders gathered at the Church of Scientology London to participate in the launch of the Youth for Human Rights music project "30 Voices"London, UK (PRWEB) April 23, 2012 An open house at the Church of Scientology of Londo…Continue Reading
Thailand: Internet Provider Faces Lese Majeste Conviction
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The trial of an internet service provider on lese majeste charges puts Thailand’s web moderators at risk of long prison terms.
(New York) – The trial of an…Continue Reading
Will Obama's new atrocities board lead to more Libya-style operations?
Declaring that the United States and the world can do a better job of halting – and even preventing – genocide and other crimes against humanity, President Obama on Monday announced creation of a new advisory body to help generate action against hu…Continue Reading
Human rights take a back seat to trade: poll
Canadians are becoming less concerned about human rights in China as they increasingly view the booming Asia-Pacific region as a crucial driver of Canada's future economic success, according to a survey to be released today.Continue Reading
White House Targets Sale of Human Rights-Violating Technology
If you're selling technology to Iran or Syria that's used to commit human rights violations, you've got a new enemy: the White House.Continue Reading
Nepal: Reject Amnesty for Serious Crimes
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Nepalese political leaders should not grant an amnesty for international crimes.
(New York) – Nepalese political leaders should not grant an amnesty f…Continue Reading
بالصور: الناس يعيشون هنا، كما يقول آلاف الناشطين في أنحاء أفريقيا
إعداد: بريدجيت باروز- ناشطة إقليمية أفريقية فيما يخص المساكن العشوائية- منظمة العفو الدولية
من نجامينا إلى هراري، ومن القاهرة إلى أكرا، وم…Continue Reading
Transgender man fights $3,400 hysterectomy bill
A transgender man in Nova Scotia has filed a human rights complaint after getting billed $3,400 bill for a hysterectomy that he says was medically necessary.Continue Reading