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A new report from the U.N. Human Rights Office said the death toll from a massacre last year in central Mali is now believed to be at least 500. Read more: UN human rights report says nearly 500 believed to have died in Mali village massacre last yearContinue Reading

Norway's prime minister said on Friday he had expressed concerns about human rights in parts of China during a meeting with Chinese Foreign … Read more: Norway concerned over human rights in China, PM tells visiting Chinese foreign ministerContinue Reading

The proposed AI Act comes amid growing concern, in Europe and beyond, about how AI and other forms of algorithmic decision-making are increasingly … Read more: AI on human rights watch – The Economic TimesContinue Reading

Get The Daily Brief by Email. Every weekday, get the world's top human rights news, explored and explained by Andrew Stroehlein. First Name. Read more: Biden's Deadly “Asylum Ban” | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Humanists UK welcomed the intervention from peers and urged the Government to withdraw the Bill to respect and uphold its human rights obligations … Read more: Peers raise concerns about impact of Illegal Migration Bill on the non-religiousContinue Reading

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), the non-departmental public body responsible for promoting and enforcing equality and … Read more: The EHRC Outlines Nine Principles for Social Care Equality | Disability Rights UKContinue Reading

The Human Rights Council – made up of 47 UN member states – narrowly passed the resolution with 18 states voting for the resolution, 15 against and 14 … Read more: UN human rights body passes resolution on human rights abuses in Sudan | Border TelegraphContinue Reading

The United Nations' top human rights body adopted a resolution that drew attention to mounting civilian deaths and rights abuses in Sudan since a … Read more: UN human rights body passes resolution on human rights abuses in Sudan | Bridport and …Continue Reading

In view of the upcoming European Joint Communication on EU-LAC (Latin American and Caribbean Countries) relations and the EU-CELAC Summit that … Read more: Public Statement: Prioritize human rights in EU-LAC relations – SolidarContinue Reading

The upcoming vote in Thailand offers a rare chance for candidates to publicly commit to the protection and promotion of human rights if elected. Read more: Thailand: Election offers rare chance for candidates to commit to safeguarding human rightsContinue Reading

UN Document in Arabic on World about Protection and Human Rights; published on 18 Apr 2023 by UN HRC. Read more: Implementation and enhancement of international cooperation in the field of human rights – WorldContinue Reading

By Tiziana Campisi In a letter released on Wednesday, Pope Francis has congratulated Rabbi Abraham Skorka, from Argentina, who was awarded an … Read more: Pope: Rabbi Skorka shows that 'faith and human rights are not in conflict' – Herald MalaysiaContinue Reading

The Commission on Civil Rights is tasked by Ordinance 187032, Article 16 to investigate complaints of discrimination and enforce against violators … Read more: Commission on Civil Rights | Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department – City of Los AngelesContinue Reading

WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement on the lifting … Read more: The Ending of Title 42 Is Long Overdue; We Must Ensure an Immediate Fair and Just …Continue Reading