Haiti's Crisis: Rampant violence and human rights abuses plague the nation, particularly …
This callous disregard for human life and the population basic human rights are regular occurrences in Haiti. While the extreme violence affects all … Read more: Haiti's Crisis: Rampant violence and human rights abuses plague the nation, particularly …Continue Reading
Trapped in a Forest, About 30 People Try To Apply For Asylum in Poland
Polish authorities also continue to target local human rights activists who give humanitarian aid to those crossing. In recognition of their work, … Read more: Trapped in a Forest, About 30 People Try To Apply For Asylum in PolandContinue Reading
Support the Confirmation of Judge Ana de Alba to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
On behalf of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition of more than 230 national organizations committed to promoting and … Read more: Support the Confirmation of Judge Ana de Alba to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth CircuitContinue Reading
Human rights activist confirmed to be held in Chinese detention centre: family in Canada
Chinese authorities have confirmed that human rights activist Dong Guangping has been held in a Chinese detention centre since October of last … Read more: Human rights activist confirmed to be held in Chinese detention centre: family in CanadaContinue Reading
Human rights report finds at least 153 prisoners killed in El Salvador's jails in 'war on gangs'
At least 153 people who were arrested since El Salvador instituted emergency powers have died in state custody, according to a report by a human … Read more: Human rights report finds at least 153 prisoners killed in El Salvador's jails in 'war on gangs'Continue Reading
Russia in the European Court of Human Rights – Recent Decisions May Impact Rights of Investors
Our lawyers provide a summary of two decisions issued by the European Court of Human Rights in cases concerning Russia's actions in Ukraine and … Read more: Russia in the European Court of Human Rights – Recent Decisions May Impact Rights of InvestorsContinue Reading
Supporters of missing human–rights defender say he is being detained in China – Delta Optimist
OTTAWA — Family and supporters of a missing Chinese human-rights defender say they have credible word he has been imprisoned in China since … Read more: Supporters of missing human–rights defender say he is being detained in China – Delta OptimistContinue Reading
Supporters of missing human–rights defender say he is being detained in China | meadowlakeNOW
OTTAWA – Family and supporters of a missing Chinese human-rights defender say they have credible word he has b… Read more: Supporters of missing human–rights defender say he is being detained in China | meadowlakeNOWContinue Reading
Leading Iranian Lawyers Urge UN to Address Illegal Use of Death Penalty
… as extrajudicial killings and considered crimes against humanity. … especially the right to life as the most fundamental human right, … Read more: Leading Iranian Lawyers Urge UN to Address Illegal Use of Death PenaltyContinue Reading
Ugandan president signs anti-LGBTQ+ law with death penalty for same-sex acts
Ashwanee Budoo-Scholtz, Africa deputy director for Human Rights Watch, said: “Museveni's signing of the anti-homosexuality bill is a serious blow to … Read more: Ugandan president signs anti-LGBTQ+ law with death penalty for same-sex actsContinue Reading
Climate Justice – Human Rights Law Centre
The Human Rights Law Centre advocates for Australian laws and policies to address the human rights impacts of the climate crisis so that the … Read more: Climate Justice – Human Rights Law CentreContinue Reading
US to consider visa restrictions over Uganda anti-gay law | LGBTQ News | Al Jazeera
They are. Ugandan human rights lawyers have filed a legal challenge against the law [Abubaker Lubowa/Reuters]. Read more: US to consider visa restrictions over Uganda anti-gay law | LGBTQ News | Al JazeeraContinue Reading
Biden warns Uganda may face sanctions if anti-gay law not repealed – Axios
Driving the news: Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed legislation Monday that Human Rights Watch notes criminalizes "merely identifying" as … Read more: Biden warns Uganda may face sanctions if anti-gay law not repealed – AxiosContinue Reading
MLT Aikins lawyers to discuss workplace human rights, accommodation and accessibility at …
MLT Aikins lawyers to discuss workplace human rights, accommodation and accessibility at CPHR Manitoba – MLT Aikins, a full-service law firm with … Read more: MLT Aikins lawyers to discuss workplace human rights, accommodation and accessibility at …Continue Reading
On the Enactment of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act – State Department
Uganda's failure to safeguard the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons is part of a broader degradation of human rights protections that puts Ugandan … Read more: On the Enactment of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act – State DepartmentContinue Reading