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Dozens of UK pubs and bars across the UK are refusing to show any World Cup matches in protest against Qatar's human rights abuses. Read more: The pubs refusing to show the World Cup over Qatar's human rights record – Metro UKContinue Reading

The sanctions target six senior officials accused of committing human rights violations, particularly during “brutal crackdowns on protesters.”. Read more: Canada imposes new sanctions against Iran drone manufacturers, human rights violationsContinue Reading

The treatment of migrant workers is just one of a range of violations that make up the state's troubling human rights record. Read more: Qatar: Six things you need to know about the hosts of the 2022 FIFA World CupContinue Reading

The UK government has been accused of being "complicit" in human rights abuses in Qatar as a result of granting licences for the sale of £3.4bn … Read more: UK government accused of 'complicity' in Qatar human rights abuses through £3.4bn arms salesContinue Reading

After the bombing in Istanbul on 13 November 2022, woman human rights defender and lawyer Jiyan Tosun is being falsely accused of carrying out … Read more: Death threats against woman human rights defender and lawyer Jiyan TosunContinue Reading

Statement delivered at the UN Third Committee adoption of a resolution on human rights in Syria. Read more: Urging the Syrian regime to improve its appalling human rights record: UK statement at UNContinue Reading

Women are most affected by the Republic of Cyprus' delay in giving IDs to children born to a mixed marriage in the north, … Read more: Recognise our human rights, say those from mixed marriages in north | Cyprus MailContinue Reading

The meeting has been condemned by human rights groups. Amnesty International UK's chief executive Sacha Deshmukh said: “It's disappointing that the … Read more: Sunak accused of helping Saudi regime 'rehabilitate itself on the world stage' after failing to …Continue Reading

Lindokuhle Mdabe of Lawyers for Human Rights told the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs on Tuesday that they had noted several challenges since … Read more: Asylum seekers face challenges with DHA's online system – Lawyers for Human RightsContinue Reading

Walk Free is an international human rights organisation focused on the systemic eradication of modern slavery, in all its forms, in our lifetime. Read more: How This Human Rights Group Uses Data To Eradicate Modern Slavery – ForbesContinue Reading

World leaders are descending on the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh for this year's UN climate change conference. Read more: How Egypt is Using COP27 to Cover Up Human Rights Abuses – YouTubeContinue Reading

Family and supporters of jailed dissident say climate justice cannot exist without human rights. Read more: Can a human rights campaign during COP27 free Alaa Abd el-Fattah? – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

Fiona Crowley of Amnesty International Ireland says it's time Fifa showed it really cares about human rights ahead of the tournament. Read more: Opinion: 'Football fans – it's time to make some noise on human rights ahead of this World Cup'Continue Reading

At COP27, Egypt's poor human rights record and stifling of protests around the summit threatens to overshadow the conference's agenda. Read more: Egypt's Human Rights Record Is Overshadowing COP27 2022 – World Politics ReviewContinue Reading