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On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the respect for human rights in Eswatini, formerly named Swaziland. Read more: Eswatini: the situation of human rights defenders and the murder of Thulani MasekoContinue Reading

The former pro-democracy activists—who had fought for democracy and human rights in South Korea—had entered the Blue House, only to turn a blind eye … Read more: “What Did You Do as We Were Dying?”: The Urgency of Addressing North Korean Human RightsContinue Reading

China's human rights record has become a divisive issue at the UN, with many countries supporting its policies but the U.S. and European countries … Read more: China will continue journey to improve human rights, UN told – Europe – CGTNContinue Reading

'This is a human rights issue and we have an obligation to treat all individuals equally when using city pools,' said the city. Read more: 'This is a human rights issue': City of Edmonton defends swimming attire rules | Globalnews.caContinue Reading

16 February 2023 Human Rights. A proposed new law in Italy on humanitarian search-and-rescue (SAR) operations could hinder the provision of … Read more: Italy sea rescue law could put more migrant lives at risk: UN rights chief | UN NewsContinue Reading

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International law and human rights expert James Cavallaro. (Photo: Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos, via Wikimedia Commons). Read more: US Withdraws Human Rights Candidate over Criticism of Israel – Palestine ChronicleContinue Reading

“Ukraine's civil society responded magnificently to Russia's large-scale invasion a year ago, providing urgent medical care, documenting war crimes, … Read more: Ten Ways the U.S. Should Help Civil Society in Ukraine – Human Rights FirstContinue Reading

Human rights has long been a priority for me – from passing bipartisan legislation to protect the Hong Kong freedom fighters to ensuring citizens … Read more: Blackburn, Ossoff to Continue Investigative Oversight as Head of Human Rights SubcommitteeContinue Reading

The Faculty of Law, Chulalongkorn University has launched the “Human Rights Law Laboratory” project to integrate classroom knowledge and field … Read more: Chula Faculty of Law Launches Human Rights Law Laboratory Combining Textbook … – NewswiseContinue Reading

Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali has said he is more than willing to withdraw races from countries with poor human rights records. Read more: 'F1 can bring about change in countries with poor human rights' – GPblogContinue Reading

UNICEF uses a multidimensional definition of poverty, which extends beyond economic deprivation and considers the lack of access to human rights … Read more: UNICEF study: 66% of Argentine children face financial or human rights deprivationContinue Reading

… not have the right to reside at any of Iran's border cities after her release”, said a source in an interview with the Kurdistan Human Rights … Read more: Kurdish political prisoner released under amnesty in Iran's MashhadContinue Reading

Human Rights Watch · @hrw. A letter purportedly signed by our staffer concerning the death of Kenyan health worker Lilian Waithera is a fake. Read more: Human Rights Watch on Twitter: "A letter purportedly signed by our staffer concerning the …Continue Reading