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Reaction is pouring in from civil rights leaders and the entertainment world following the death of Harry Belafonte. Read more: Entertainment, civil rights notables honor Harry Belafonte – ABC NewsContinue Reading

"The situation here is very bad, especially to us as human rights defenders," Kaudo said. "We just need psychosocial supports. Because seeing small … Read more: Kenyan authorities ignored warnings about death cult, says human rights group – CBCContinue Reading

Tarek Fatah: The journalist who challenged extremism and championed human rights. Apr 25, 2023. By: Rahul Verma … Read more: Tarek Fatah: The journalist who challenged extremism and championed human rightsContinue Reading

The latest Conservative proposal to give ministers the power to disregard any interim judgments of the European court of human rights is a culmination … Read more: Dominic Raab is gone, but many others will continue his assault on human rightsContinue Reading

Foro Penal and its human rights lawyers have become the hope for all those who want democracy in the country. “Foro Penal is a central part of the … Read more: Civil Rights Defender of the Year Award 2023 – Foro PenalContinue Reading

In 2015, Chinese human rights defender Dong Guangping was awaiting resettlement to Canada in a Thai immigration detention centre when Chinese … Read more: Dissidents urge Western action as China targets critics overseas – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

'The United States condemns Iran's continued human rights abuses and remains committed to supporting the people of Iran,' says Antony Blinken … Read more: US imposes visa restrictions on 11 Iranian government officials over rights abusesContinue Reading

B.C.'s human rights commissioner says a court decision about workplace discrimination is "a significant win for gender equality." Read more. Read more: BC court decision 'significant win' for parental rights: commissioner | Vancouver SunContinue Reading

… Prioritize Human Rights, Secretary-General Tells Security Council … principles of international law, the Charter and basic human rights. Read more: Amid Strained Multilateral System, States Must Recommit to United Nations Charter …Continue Reading

B.C. Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender speaks in Vancouver, on Tues. March 7, 2023. Govender is calling a recent court decision for a … Read more: Parental rights score 'important win' in B.C. court: Human rights commissioner | Globalnews.caContinue Reading

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee. Today 10:00 AM. This meeting is scheduled to start on Tuesday 25 April at 10:00 AM … Read more: Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee | Scottish Parliament TVContinue Reading

Today in Brussels, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Erin Barclay and EU Special Representative for … Read more: US-EU Consultations Strengthen Human Rights Commitment | Mirage NewsContinue Reading

Transgender activist and Twitch streamer Clara Sorrenti has filed a human rights complaint against the London Police Service citing … Read more: Twitch transgender activist files human rights complaint against London Police ServiceContinue Reading

The government has refused to answer questions about its “monitoring” of human rights lawyers – saying revealing the extent of its surveillance is … Read more: Illegal Migration Bill: Home Office refuses questions over 'monitoring' of human rights lawyerContinue Reading