Finland: Foreign Service guidelines help support human rights defenders around the world
In late 2022, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs published new guidelines on supporting human rights defenders. They are intended as a practical … Read more: Finland: Foreign Service guidelines help support human rights defenders around the worldContinue Reading
Kurdish prisoner of conscience begins hunger strike in Mahabad
The Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has learned that Sofi-Mohammad's transfer was ordered by the Mahabad Public Prosecutor. Read more: Kurdish prisoner of conscience begins hunger strike in MahabadContinue Reading
The Shattuck Center for Human Rights (Department of Public Policy)
Throughout his career in diplomacy and as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, he played a vital role in the Dayton … Read more: The Shattuck Center for Human Rights (Department of Public Policy)Continue Reading
Prioritising Human Rights in Africa – the plan is to bring these issues to policy and …
Kingsley Ighobor: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 8 May 2023: Solomon Dersso was the Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, … Read more: Prioritising Human Rights in Africa – the plan is to bring these issues to policy and …Continue Reading
Human Right Violation: Another report incriminates the military – FRCN HQ
An International News agency Reuters, has again released another report of alleged human rights violation by Nigeria Military in their counter … Read more: Human Right Violation: Another report incriminates the military – FRCN HQContinue Reading
US officials praise Oman's efforts in human rights – Muscat Daily
This came during a meeting of a delegation of Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) with a number of US State Department and House of Representatives … Read more: US officials praise Oman's efforts in human rights – Muscat DailyContinue Reading
UN urges Afghanistan's Taliban to end floggings, executions – ABC News
“In the event of a conflict between international human rights law and Islamic law, … Such verdicts establish the right of a purported victim, … Read more: UN urges Afghanistan's Taliban to end floggings, executions – ABC NewsContinue Reading
Lesotho government challenged to clear outstanding human rights cases from previous regime
… Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane has been challenged by civil society groups in the mountain kingdom to address outstanding human rights … Read more: Lesotho government challenged to clear outstanding human rights cases from previous regimeContinue Reading
Corporal Punishment on the Rise in Afghanistan | Human Rights Watch
A new report by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) highlights Taliban human rights violations that have received little … Read more: Corporal Punishment on the Rise in Afghanistan | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
UN experts call on U.S. to promote accountability for past, future violations of human rights
… a delegation appointed by the UN Human Rights Council, said they "felt an urgency, and a moral responsibility, to echo the harrowing pain of … Read more: UN experts call on U.S. to promote accountability for past, future violations of human rightsContinue Reading
Polish Activists Win Cases Against 'LGBT-Free Zones' – Human Rights Watch
“Poland's courts have emphasized that the right to criticize … effect on human rights defenders and suppress criticism of anti-LGBT resolutions. Read more: Polish Activists Win Cases Against 'LGBT-Free Zones' – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Human Rights Organizations Concerned About Abortion Ban In Oklahoma – News on 6
Human Rights organizations are concerned about the impact of Oklahoma's abortion bans on the state's healthcare system. Read more: Human Rights Organizations Concerned About Abortion Ban In Oklahoma – News on 6Continue Reading
Viewpoint: Building a new era at the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights in Boise – KTVB
This week on Viewpoint, leaders from Boise's Wassmuth Center join the program to discuss their capital campaign, new construction, and welcoming a … Read more: Viewpoint: Building a new era at the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights in Boise – KTVBContinue Reading
Western "Self-Deterrence" is Aiding Putin's War of Aggression Copy – Just Security
This includes the right of Ukraine to liberate all illegally occupied … Freedom of Expression and Media Freedom as a Driver for All Human Rights. Read more: Western "Self-Deterrence" is Aiding Putin's War of Aggression Copy – Just SecurityContinue Reading
Edita Rigová, MPA – Harvard FXB Center for Health and Human Rights
She completed internships in the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights based in Vienna, and at the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human … Read more: Edita Rigová, MPA – Harvard FXB Center for Health and Human RightsContinue Reading