N. Korean human rights envoy nominee says human rights violations pose threat to int'l security
"The human rights situation in the DPRK is one of the most protracted human rights crises in the world," Turner said in her opening remarks before the … Read more: N. Korean human rights envoy nominee says human rights violations pose threat to int'l securityContinue Reading
Human Rights Watch Film Festival: "Draw Me Egypt – Doaa El-Adl, A Stroke of Freedom"
Human Rights Watch Film Festival: "Draw Me Egypt – Doaa El-Adl, A Stroke of Freedom". June 3-11, 2023. In-cinema screenings at Film at Lincoln … Read more: Human Rights Watch Film Festival: "Draw Me Egypt – Doaa El-Adl, A Stroke of Freedom"Continue Reading
RSF and eight human rights organisations call for reform of France's universal jurisdiction law
In a joint statement, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and eight human rights organisations welcome the two Court of Cassation decisions … Read more: RSF and eight human rights organisations call for reform of France's universal jurisdiction lawContinue Reading
Expert hails Scottish Government 'human rights' approach to benefits – The National
A PUBLIC policy expert has hailed the Scottish Government's “human rights” approach to social security. Professor Stephen Sinclair of Glasgow … Read more: Expert hails Scottish Government 'human rights' approach to benefits – The NationalContinue Reading
Tunisia: Dozens of academics call for Ghannouchi's release | Human Rights News
“We call on the Tunisian authorities to release all political prisoners and to restore freedoms and human rights in Tunisia.”. Read more: Tunisia: Dozens of academics call for Ghannouchi's release | Human Rights NewsContinue Reading
CJPME Welcomes Parliamentary Study on Human Rights in Palestine and Israel
… 2023 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) welcomes a new parliamentary study into how Canada can support human rights … Read more: CJPME Welcomes Parliamentary Study on Human Rights in Palestine and IsraelContinue Reading
Pentagon refuses to vet proxy militias for human rights abuses: Report – The Cradle
Such human rights vetting is supposed to occur as a result of the Leahy Law, named after former Senator Patrick Leahy, which bans providing support to … Read more: Pentagon refuses to vet proxy militias for human rights abuses: Report – The CradleContinue Reading
WOLA and RFK Human Rights Concerned About Pre-electoral Conditions in Guatemala
On June 25, 2023, Guatemala will hold general elections for president, legislators, and mayors in a context of deteriorating human, civil, … Read more: WOLA and RFK Human Rights Concerned About Pre-electoral Conditions in GuatemalaContinue Reading
Human Rights Initiative director to speak at Holocaust stamps exhibit dedication
Boaz Dvir, director of the Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Education Initiative at Penn State, will speak at 6 p.m. May 31 during the … Read more: Human Rights Initiative director to speak at Holocaust stamps exhibit dedicationContinue Reading
United Nations Human Rights Council Must Establish An International Investigation In Sudan
On May 11, 2023, the U.N. Human Rights Council held a special session on the human rights impact of the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Read more: United Nations Human Rights Council Must Establish An International Investigation In SudanContinue Reading
'I'm a very spiritual person!' Eurovision winner Loreen on fear, fame, family and fighting for …
… winner Loreen on fear, fame, family and fighting for human rights … nodding enthusiastically, yes, nails made of stone, that sounds right. Read more: 'I'm a very spiritual person!' Eurovision winner Loreen on fear, fame, family and fighting for …Continue Reading
In the shadow of the beacon of human rights – CGTN
The U.S. is the only UN member that has not ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child, having long been self-claimed as a beacon of human … Read more: In the shadow of the beacon of human rights – CGTNContinue Reading
Human Rights Commission Approves Vice Chair Position | News, Sports, Jobs
As the Human Rights Commission continues to push for more engagement with the local community, the commission approved a vice chair position and … Read more: Human Rights Commission Approves Vice Chair Position | News, Sports, JobsContinue Reading
Saudi Arabia: Ensure respect for civil society vision – Amnesty International
The two organizations stand in solidarity with Saudi people demanding a future for their country that prioritizes respect for human rights. Read more: Saudi Arabia: Ensure respect for civil society vision – Amnesty InternationalContinue Reading
Laos: Attempted murder of human rights defender Anousa "Jack" Luangsouphom
URGENT APPEAL – THE OBSERVATORY LAO 001 / 0523 / OBS 028 Attempted murder Laos May 16, 2023 The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights… Read more: Laos: Attempted murder of human rights defender Anousa "Jack" LuangsouphomContinue Reading