Brazil: Amnesty International condemns the attacks and invasion of public buildings in …
The Brazilian state's obligation to guarantee human rights means the authorities should be prepared to respond to political demonstrations. Read more: Brazil: Amnesty International condemns the attacks and invasion of public buildings in …Continue Reading
Makabayan bloc hopes charges vs 10 human rights defenders junked – Manila Bulletin
The Makabayan bloc in Congress on Monday, January 9 expressed hope that the perjury charges filed against 10 human rights defenders would be … Read more: Makabayan bloc hopes charges vs 10 human rights defenders junked – Manila BulletinContinue Reading
Do Human Rights Matter? – Modern Diplomacy
The precise moment when the concept of Human Rights emerged is hard to pinpoint, as the evolution of human rights dates back over a hundred. Read more: Do Human Rights Matter? – Modern DiplomacyContinue Reading
Magic City Newsmakers: Birmingham Legion FC, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Legacy of Hope
The event included festivities and the recognition of The Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award. Housing Authority of the Birmingham District joined NFL … Read more: Magic City Newsmakers: Birmingham Legion FC, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Legacy of HopeContinue Reading
'Every bit of international law, every bit of the EU human rights convention requires that I do …
Sean Binder said the trial was “an attack on the idea of human rights and the rule of law” but added he was confident of being found innocent in a … Read more: 'Every bit of international law, every bit of the EU human rights convention requires that I do …Continue Reading
Lawyer Faydah Dumarpa brings CHR closer to full commission | Philstar.com
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has appointed lawyer Faydah Dumarpa to the Commission on Human Rights, … Read more: Lawyer Faydah Dumarpa brings CHR closer to full commission | Philstar.comContinue Reading
Protest outside Iran prison against reportedly imminent executions of demonstrators
Human rights defenders had warned on social media that authorities planned to execute Mohammad Ghobadlou and Mohammad Boroughani early on Monday, … Read more: Protest outside Iran prison against reportedly imminent executions of demonstratorsContinue Reading
Naming sheroes in the fight for civil rights – WWSB
Naming sheroes in the fight for civil rights ; Updated: 20 minutes ago. ABC7 News at 11pm ; Updated: 25 minutes ago. Empowering Voices – Saturdays at … Read more: Naming sheroes in the fight for civil rights – WWSBContinue Reading
Why UNHCR Volker Turk is concerned over backsliding of gender equality
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tuerk has warned about the pushback, backsliding and systematic countering of women's … Read more: Why UNHCR Volker Turk is concerned over backsliding of gender equalityContinue Reading
Concerns raised over potential racial profiling in border communities with introduction of UK …
Human rights organisations have raised concerns over the possibility non-Irish and non-UK citizens in the border area being racially profiled … Read more: Concerns raised over potential racial profiling in border communities with introduction of UK …Continue Reading
Harvard Kennedy School condemned for denying fellowship to Israel critic – The Guardian
ACLU and Pen America back former Human Rights Watch chief Kenneth Roth and say decision 'raises serious questions' Read more: Harvard Kennedy School condemned for denying fellowship to Israel critic – The GuardianContinue Reading
UN rights chief calls for probe into Burkina Faso killings – Greenwich Time
BERLIN (AP) — The head of the United Nations human rights office called Saturday for a… Read more: UN rights chief calls for probe into Burkina Faso killings – Greenwich TimeContinue Reading
Bulldozing people's homes against their will is a human rights violation – Stabroek News
Dear Editor The Working People's Alliance condemns in the strongest terms the recent government action against homeowners in Mocha Arcadia. Read more: Bulldozing people's homes against their will is a human rights violation – Stabroek NewsContinue Reading
Investigation into 28 killed in Burkina Faso must be transparent: United Nations (UN) rights chief
Download logoThe UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called on the transitional authorities in Burkina Faso to ensure that … Read more: Investigation into 28 killed in Burkina Faso must be transparent: United Nations (UN) rights chiefContinue Reading
Investigation into 28 killed in Burkina Faso must be transparent: UN rights chief – UN News
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called on the transitional authorities in Burkina Faso to ensure that their … Read more: Investigation into 28 killed in Burkina Faso must be transparent: UN rights chief – UN NewsContinue Reading