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Alena Douhan, UN special rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights, explained that … Read more: Overcompliance, secondary sanctions adversely impact human rights: UN expert – XinhuaContinue Reading

The United States has slammed in Geneva the serious human rights violations committed by Algerian authorities against civilians and pro-democracy … Read more: UNHRC: Washington decries human rights violations in Algeria – The North Africa PostContinue Reading

“It has indiscriminate reach and impacts the human rights of all, not only those living in sanctioned countries, but also nationals of those countries … Read more: Over-compliance With Secondary Sanctions Adversely Impacts Human Rights Of Millions GloballyContinue Reading

Staff at human rights office pushed former high commissioner to release findings despite resistance from Beijing. Read more: 'Under tremendous pressure': the battle behind the UN report on China's Xinjiang abusesContinue Reading

“I urge the government to ensure diverse and robust participation for civil society, including human rights defenders, and to release those who have … Read more: UN human rights chief calls on Vietnam to free jailed activists – Radio Free AsiaContinue Reading

NGO Monitor VP Olga Deutsch was a participant in a panel moderated by Zvika Klein at the Jerusalem Post Conference on Monday. Read more: 'There has been a process of politicization of human rights' – Israel News – The Jerusalem PostContinue Reading

As the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) begins its 51st session this week, 52 Goldman Environmental Prize winners from 42 countries today sent a … Read more: Over 50 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners Urge UN Human Rights Council to Reject …Continue Reading

Bittin Duggan discusses the need for board members for the Human Rights Advocates of Coos County. Read more: Bittin Duggan – Human Rights Advocates of Coos County – Program Director | KCBYContinue Reading

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is facing an allegation on economic crimes for the very first time at the United Nations Human Rights Council. Read more: Abuse of power and economic crimes have impacted human rights in Sri LankaContinue Reading

Michael Olugbode in Abuja. The federal government has again pledged its commitment to advance the course of human rights in order to consolidate … Read more: FG Pledges More Commitment to Advance Course of Human Rights – THISDAYLIVEContinue Reading

Ambassador of China to the United Nations Chen Xu attends the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, September 12, 2022. Read more: China rallies support over Xinjiang report at U.N. rights meeting – ReutersContinue Reading

A day after Justice Minister Tyler Shandro publicly directed the head of Alberta's human rights commission to quit, the commissioner's office … Read more: Alberta in showdown with human rights chief in Islamophobia controversy | Globalnews.caContinue Reading

The Chinese ambassador also stressed that the Human Rights Council should serve as a platform for constructive dialogue and cooperation for all … Read more: Chinese envoy calls for respect to state's right to choose human rights development path – Ecns.cnContinue Reading

EDMONTON — A day after Justice Minister Tyler Shandro publicly directed the head of Alberta's human rights commission to quit, the commissioner's … Read more: Alberta in showdown with human rights chief in Islamophobia controversyContinue Reading