Two of Canada's most devoted human rights defenders issue wake‑up call at Shaar Shalom lecture
Canada has worked hard to build its longstanding reputation as a leader in upholding and improving international human rights and security through … Read more: Two of Canada's most devoted human rights defenders issue wake‑up call at Shaar Shalom lectureContinue Reading
Human rights violations continue, Peaceful activities have ceased to exist in Balochistan– Report
Ever since then, it became a hotbed for insurgency and anti-Pakistan protests. The Pakistani Army perpetrates grave human rights atrocities on the … Read more: Human rights violations continue, Peaceful activities have ceased to exist in Balochistan– ReportContinue Reading
Ukraine: Russian Torture Center in Kherson | Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch interviewed 34 people about the abusive treatment of civilians during the Russian occupation of the Khersonska region, from March 2 … Read more: Ukraine: Russian Torture Center in Kherson | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Imperialist interests behind US human rights reports | Kashmir Images Newspaper
By: Erina Haque. The United States government has published a report titled “2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices” about the local human … Read more: Imperialist interests behind US human rights reports | Kashmir Images NewspaperContinue Reading
Executions in Iran surged 75% last year: Human rights groups | Daily Sabah
Human rights activists have criticized the use of the death penalty in Iran for years. There are no official figures on executions. Iran also executed … Read more: Executions in Iran surged 75% last year: Human rights groups | Daily SabahContinue Reading
VB Human Rights Commission seeks observers for SITW – WAVY.com
(WAVY) – The Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission (VBHRC) is looking for volunteers to serve as independent observers during Something in the … Read more: VB Human Rights Commission seeks observers for SITW – WAVY.comContinue Reading
University and College Union statement on Equality Act review and EHRC advice – UCU
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is there to protect and uphold the rights of all groups who face discrimination. Read more: University and College Union statement on Equality Act review and EHRC advice – UCUContinue Reading
Ghana cited for human rights abuses in US State Department's 2022 report – Graphic Online
The United States Department of State has published its annual Country Report on Human Rights Practices for 2022, in which Ghana has been cited … Read more: Ghana cited for human rights abuses in US State Department's 2022 report – Graphic OnlineContinue Reading
Sixth Committee (Legal): 43rd & 44th Meetings (AM & PM) | UN Press
Due-process considerations are important — especially in the context of criminal law — and the right to a fair trial is a key element of human-rights … Read more: Sixth Committee (Legal): 43rd & 44th Meetings (AM & PM) | UN PressContinue Reading
Iran executions surge 75 percent in 2022: Human rights group | Al Arabiya English
It was the highest number since 2015 and well above the figure of 333 in 2021, the report by Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and Paris-based … Read more: Iran executions surge 75 percent in 2022: Human rights group | Al Arabiya EnglishContinue Reading
Group tasks journalists on gender inequality, human rights violation reportage
Media practitioners have again been tasked to take up their role as watchdog by beaming searchlights on human rights and gender-based violence … Read more: Group tasks journalists on gender inequality, human rights violation reportageContinue Reading
United Nations names independent expert on human rights for Haiti. He's a familiar face
By profession, he is a lawyer specializing in humanitarian, human-rights and refugee law. He has a special focus on the establishment and maintenance … Read more: United Nations names independent expert on human rights for Haiti. He's a familiar faceContinue Reading
Human Rights Commissioner troubled by end of mask mandates in healthcare settings
On April 12, 2023, B.C.'s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender released the following statement on the recent announcement that universal … Read more: Human Rights Commissioner troubled by end of mask mandates in healthcare settingsContinue Reading
Why is Colombia so deadly for human rights activists? – Al Jazeera
Nearly half of all rights activists killed last year were from Colombia. Read more: Why is Colombia so deadly for human rights activists? – Al JazeeraContinue Reading
Palestine condemns Israeli institutions' systematic attacks on human rights Special …
The Foreign Ministry affirmed that it will defend human rights … attack on the Special Rapporteur for human rights in the occupied Palestinian … Read more: Palestine condemns Israeli institutions' systematic attacks on human rights Special …Continue Reading