Greater transparency needed to address negative impacts of new technologies on human rights
“We condemn the alarming use of spyware and surveillance technologies in violation of human rights and the broader chilling effect of such … Read more: Greater transparency needed to address negative impacts of new technologies on human rightsContinue Reading
Malawi: Refugees, Including Children, Forcibly Relocated | Human Rights Watch
The Malawi Human Rights Commission told Human Rights Watch that it had interviewed about 20 refugees and asylum seekers at Maula prison and Dzaleka … Read more: Malawi: Refugees, Including Children, Forcibly Relocated | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Sympathy for arsonists – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
The human rights organisations, civil society and the so-called intelligentsia lost no time in demanding 'protection of the rights' of the agitators … Read more: Sympathy for arsonists – Newspaper – DAWN.COMContinue Reading
Greens say Israel is 'practicing crime of apartheid' and call for boycotts of far-right figures
The minor party agreed to update its policy position on human rights in the region at its national conference on Sunday; Greens Leader Adam Bandt … Read more: Greens say Israel is 'practicing crime of apartheid' and call for boycotts of far-right figuresContinue Reading
Finland, US eye 6G to reduce Chinese tech dependence – EURACTIV.com
The US and Finland want to see a 6G system that is “democratic, transparent and where human rights are respected”, said Haavisto. Read more: Finland, US eye 6G to reduce Chinese tech dependence – EURACTIV.comContinue Reading
COP28: Ensure Fossil Fuel Phaseout in Climate Talks | Mirage News
To uphold their human rights obligations, governments should commit to a phaseout of all fossil fuels as an overarching agreement of the upcoming … Read more: COP28: Ensure Fossil Fuel Phaseout in Climate Talks | Mirage NewsContinue Reading
Senator Linda Reynolds accuses Shane Drumgold SC of breaching her human rights
A senator has accused the ACT's top prosecutor of breaching her human rights by unlawfully attacking her reputation in a letter he sent after the … Read more: Senator Linda Reynolds accuses Shane Drumgold SC of breaching her human rightsContinue Reading
Uganda Passes Anti-Homosexuality Act, Posing Grave Threat To Human Rights
The new regulations violate constitutional rights to equality and non-discrimination, according to human rights lawyer Adrian Jjuuko, and rights … Read more: Uganda Passes Anti-Homosexuality Act, Posing Grave Threat To Human RightsContinue Reading
U.S.-Colombia Joint Commitment to Address the Hemispheric Challenge of Irregular Migration
Combat human smuggling and trafficking networks in the Darien in land … This mechanism will strengthen the respect for human rights of migrants. Read more: U.S.-Colombia Joint Commitment to Address the Hemispheric Challenge of Irregular MigrationContinue Reading
Conflict victims ask lawmakers to get transitional justice bill right this time
As the Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives starts the process of finalising the bill to amend the transitional … Read more: Conflict victims ask lawmakers to get transitional justice bill right this timeContinue Reading
Global: International action vital to mitigate impact of searing heatwaves in Pakistan
Global action is urgently needed as series of extreme heatwaves in Pakistan wreak havoc on human rights, Amnesty International said today in its … Read more: Global: International action vital to mitigate impact of searing heatwaves in PakistanContinue Reading
New visa-based protections could be a game-changer for migrant workers
Migrant Justice Institute and the Human Rights Law Centre today welcome the Albanese Government's commitment to introducing visa-based protections … Read more: New visa-based protections could be a game-changer for migrant workersContinue Reading
New protections herald hope for migrant worker exploitation | UNSW Newsroom
Migrant Justice Institute and the Human Rights Law Centre also welcome the government's announcement of two further protections for migrant workers, … Read more: New protections herald hope for migrant worker exploitation | UNSW NewsroomContinue Reading
Albanese Government must bring Australians in Syria home | Human Rights Law Centre
The Human Rights Law Centre is calling on the Albanese Government to repatriate all Australian nationals still held in detention camps in Syria, … Read more: Albanese Government must bring Australians in Syria home | Human Rights Law CentreContinue Reading
Vietnam: Free Anti-Corruption Campaigner | Human Rights Watch
Dang Dang Phuoc, a Music Teacher, Prosecuted for Blogging on Rights … He has advocated for better protection for civil and political rights, … Read more: Vietnam: Free Anti-Corruption Campaigner | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading