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The community is invited to join Dr. George Henderson for his presentation of the history of human rights in Oklahoma City. Read more: City of OKC invites community to history of human rights presentation – KFORContinue Reading

The journalist reported on human rights abuses committed both by the rebels and the army in the Andean region of Ayacucho, one of the hardest hit by … Read more: Daniel Urresti: Peruvian ex-minister complicit in reporter's murder – BBC NewsContinue Reading

The AIHRC views this as a significant setback for human rights standards and the values upheld by the United Nations. This latest decree by the … Read more: Statement by the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission Condemning … – ReliefWebContinue Reading

Guatemalan Government officials; Human Rights defenders … At meetings with civil society groups, Minister Rutley will stress the unequivocal UK … Read more: UK Minister for the Americas travels to Guatemala – GOV.UKContinue Reading

The U.N. human rights chief is calling for an expansion in regular migration channels and search-and-rescue operations after a “steep increase” in … Read more: UN rights chief seeks help for surge in central Med migrants – AP NewsContinue Reading

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

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

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

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

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

(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

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

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

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