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The Commission on Civil Rights is tasked by Ordinance 187032, Article 16 to investigate complaints of discrimination and enforce against violators … Read more: Commission on Civil Rights | Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department – City of Los AngelesContinue Reading

WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement on the lifting … Read more: The Ending of Title 42 Is Long Overdue; We Must Ensure an Immediate Fair and Just …Continue Reading

The New York Division of Human Rights (“DHR”) has recently updated its model anti-harassment policy and model training materials for New York … Read more: New York State Division of Human Rights Model Anti-Harassment Policy UpdatesContinue Reading

The 2023 University Medalist, who emerged from the pandemic and the pain of her father's death to excel at UC Berkeley's Human Rights Center, … Read more: For top graduating senior, a pirouette from ballet to human rights | University of CaliforniaContinue Reading

Graduates become members of the HRDA Alumni Association whose 537 members are currently active in the full spectrum of human rights work: from … Read more: University of Pretoria Master's Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA) 2024Continue Reading

The United Nation's top human rights body adopted a resolution on Thursday that drew attention to mounting civilian deaths and rights abuses in … Read more: UNHRC passes resolution on human rights abuses in Sudan, amid conflictContinue Reading

In the resolution on the human rights impact of the ongoing conflict in Sudan (A/HRC/36/L.1) as orally amended, adopted by a vote of 18 in favour, 15 … Read more: Human Rights Council Asks Designated Expert of the High Commissioner on Human … – ZAWYAContinue Reading

The UN Human Rights Council, acting on the request of Germany…will hold a special session on Thursday due to the ongoing fighting in Sudan. Read more: UN Human Rights Council meets today as fighting in Sudan continues – Daily TrustContinue Reading

During one speech, one of the around 50 protestors said: 'The ship will be a floating human rights violation, illegal under international law. 'Those … Read more: Furious protesters brand barge that will hold up to 500 migrants 'floating human right's violation'Continue Reading

Iran Chairing Human Rights Body While HRC Is Investigating Its Crimes Against Humanity Is Moral Outrage. May 11, 2023—The appointment of Ali … Read more: UNHRC: Retract Appointment of Iranian Ambassador to Chair Social ForumContinue Reading

The UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution Thursday on the human rights impact of the conflict in Sudan. Calling for an immediate cessation … Read more: Sudan resolution passes in UN Human Rights Council – Anadolu AgencyContinue Reading

Noted human rights activist and lawyer Mohammed Shoaib, who was picked up from his Lucknow residence in the early hours of Sunday by Uttar … Read more: Human rights activist Mohammed Shoaib denies PFI link – The HinduContinue Reading

This week we are urging Congress to pass legislation, H.R.3103, that will help protect the human rights of Palestinian children. Read more: Faith in Action: May 14, 2023 – Protecting the Human Rights of Palestinian ChildrenContinue Reading

"Human rights and environmental abuses should not be allowed in our shopping baskets,” he said. Leonard Lin, Shein's global head of government … Read more: 'Concerns' expressed about Shein human rights record as fast-fashion retailer announces …Continue Reading