Coalition Letter to President Biden and Federal Agencies on Voting EO Progress
On behalf of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, … the Biden-Harris administration can take to secure the right to vote for all … Read more: Coalition Letter to President Biden and Federal Agencies on Voting EO ProgressContinue Reading
Australia's human rights record in the spotlight ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup starting in July
Qatar's spotty human rights record was a constant talking point during the men's World Cup last year. Now the Australian Human Rights Commission … Read more: Australia's human rights record in the spotlight ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup starting in JulyContinue Reading
Australia's 'quiet diplomacy' approach to human rights in India has failed, advocates say
Human Rights Watch urges Anthony Albanese to speak directly to Narendra Modi. Read more: Australia's 'quiet diplomacy' approach to human rights in India has failed, advocates sayContinue Reading
UN urged to intervene over destruction of US abortion rights – The Guardian
Exclusive: letter from human rights groups says overturning of the constitutional right violates US's obligations as a UN member state. Read more: UN urged to intervene over destruction of US abortion rights – The GuardianContinue Reading
Sakharov Center forced to close as wartime Russia purges human rights groups
The center, dedicated to the legendary dissident Andrei Sakharov, is one of several Russian human rights organizations being dismantled in wartime … Read more: Sakharov Center forced to close as wartime Russia purges human rights groupsContinue Reading
Norway wind farms at heart of Sami protest violate human rights, minister says | Reuters
Norway's government apologised on Thursday to Indigenous Sami groups for the construction of wind turbines on reindeer pastures, … Read more: Norway wind farms at heart of Sami protest violate human rights, minister says | ReutersContinue Reading
EU representative for human rights hails Egypt's rights record – Foreign Affairs
European Union (EU) Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore congratulated Egypt on its achievements in the field of human rights, … Read more: EU representative for human rights hails Egypt's rights record – Foreign AffairsContinue Reading
Human rights lawyer, Adegboruwa faults presidential election results – – Vanguard News
A human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has said the presidential election held on Saturday was marred with suppression and intimidation of … Read more: Human rights lawyer, Adegboruwa faults presidential election results – – Vanguard NewsContinue Reading
The human rights to water and sanitation, gender equality, and the State – The Lancet
However, my request throughout the book is that the realisation of the human rights to water and sanitation should not be reductionist and focus … Read more: The human rights to water and sanitation, gender equality, and the State – The LancetContinue Reading
U.S. Abortion Bans Are A 'Human Rights Crisis' That Violate International Law, Groups Tell UN
Human rights groups urged the United Nations to take action against the abortion restrictions. Read more: U.S. Abortion Bans Are A 'Human Rights Crisis' That Violate International Law, Groups Tell UNContinue Reading
Iran security forces torture Kurdish civilian deported from Turkey
… 24 November 2022, Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has learned. … During this time, he was denied the right to legal counsel and family … Read more: Iran security forces torture Kurdish civilian deported from TurkeyContinue Reading
Ayisha Siddiqa on Climate Change, Human Rights, and Activism – TIME
For the 24-year-old Pakistani human rights and climate defender, poetry represents hope—a way to bring humanity back into the staid, … Read more: Ayisha Siddiqa on Climate Change, Human Rights, and Activism – TIMEContinue Reading
Business and Human Rights Considerations on the Rise in 2023 | Jenner & Block – JDSupra
Business and human rights expectations and obligations, based at their core on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), … Read more: Business and Human Rights Considerations on the Rise in 2023 | Jenner & Block – JDSupraContinue Reading
Opinion | Now comes a moment of truth for a defender of human rights in Belarus
When human rights are trampled by authoritarian regimes — protesters arrested, civil society crushed — ordinary citizens often bear the brunt. Read more: Opinion | Now comes a moment of truth for a defender of human rights in BelarusContinue Reading
MPs want F1 to look into links between races and human rights violations – BBC Sport
UK MPs urge Formula 1 to set up an independent inquiry into the links between grands prix and human rights violations. Read more: MPs want F1 to look into links between races and human rights violations – BBC SportContinue Reading