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Harvard's decision to not offer fellowship to leading human rights activist brings uproar

2023-01-11
On: January 11, 2023
In: Human Rights
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Roth had been nominated to the position by Mathias Risse, director of the Harvard Carr Center for Human Rights Policy. He called the decision a … Read more: Harvard's decision to not offer fellowship to leading human rights activist brings uproarContinue Reading

Biden Must Sanction Russians Involved in Kara-Murza's Detention – Human Rights First

2023-01-11
On: January 11, 2023
In: Human Rights
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Under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, President Biden has until January 20 – 120 days after receipt of the letter – to … Read more: Biden Must Sanction Russians Involved in Kara-Murza's Detention – Human Rights FirstContinue Reading

Iran: UN rights chief Türk warns against further 'State-sanctioned killing' | UN News

2023-01-11
On: January 11, 2023
In: Human Rights
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The Iranian Government faced renewed strong condemnation from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Tuesday, who accused it of the … Read more: Iran: UN rights chief Türk warns against further 'State-sanctioned killing' | UN NewsContinue Reading

Ottawa truck corridor: Downtown residents cite human rights violations | CTV News

2023-01-11
On: January 11, 2023
In: Human Rights
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Ecojustice Canada, an environmental law charity, is now attempting to use the Canadian Human Rights Code to stop the trucks. Read more: Ottawa truck corridor: Downtown residents cite human rights violations | CTV NewsContinue Reading

Canada imposes sanctions on 4 Sri Lankan officials over human rights violations

2023-01-11
On: January 11, 2023
In: Human Rights
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… deal due to the armed conflict, economic and political instability, and gross violations of human rights," foreign minister Melanie Joly said. Read more: Canada imposes sanctions on 4 Sri Lankan officials over human rights violationsContinue Reading

Harvard rescinds fellowship offer to leading rights activist | WBUR News

2023-01-11
On: January 11, 2023
In: Human Rights
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Kenneth Roth, who headed Human Rights Watch until recently, was recruited last year by the school to become a fellow. He accepted. Read more: Harvard rescinds fellowship offer to leading rights activist | WBUR NewsContinue Reading

Tech giants' pivot out of China can usher in a human rights reset | Opinions – Al Jazeera

2023-01-11
On: January 11, 2023
In: Human Rights
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For companies like Apple, decoupling from China can be an opportunity to improve their human rights record. Read more: Tech giants' pivot out of China can usher in a human rights reset | Opinions – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

Ottawa moves toward creating Indigenous and human rights ombudsperson role

2023-01-11
On: January 11, 2023
In: Human Rights
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OTTAWA — The federal government announced Tuesday it wasappointing a ministerial special representative who will be tasked with providing … Read more: Ottawa moves toward creating Indigenous and human rights ombudsperson roleContinue Reading

Research finds link between purchasing practices and human rights violations – Just Style

2023-01-11
On: January 11, 2023
In: Human Rights
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Buyer companies can leverage this research to guide the investigation of human rights risks within their own supply chains, with the aim of complying … Read more: Research finds link between purchasing practices and human rights violations – Just StyleContinue Reading

Human Rights at Sea granted UN special consultative status – Lloyd's List

2023-01-11
On: January 11, 2023
In: Human Rights
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UN Economic and Social Council status elevates the standing of Human Rights at Sea as an NGO dedicated to helping victims of abuse and advocating … Read more: Human Rights at Sea granted UN special consultative status – Lloyd's ListContinue Reading

Tory plans to force workers to cross picket lines an 'authoritarian attack on human rights'

2023-01-11
On: January 11, 2023
In: Human Rights
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Tory plans to force workers to cross picket lines an 'authoritarian attack on human rights'. Unions call for mass movement of resistance against anti- … Read more: Tory plans to force workers to cross picket lines an 'authoritarian attack on human rights'Continue Reading

UN Rights Chief Says Iran Executions Amount to 'State Sanctioned Killing'

2023-01-11
On: January 11, 2023
In: Human Rights
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U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk said Tuesday Iran is violating international human rights law with its execution of people involved in … Read more: UN Rights Chief Says Iran Executions Amount to 'State Sanctioned Killing'Continue Reading

The three golden rules? Mainstreaming transparency, participation and accountability in the …

2023-01-11
On: January 11, 2023
In: Human Rights
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Human Rights Budgeting. In 2021, at the start of Session 6 of the Scottish Parliament, the newly formed Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice (“ … Read more: The three golden rules? Mainstreaming transparency, participation and accountability in the …Continue Reading

Harvard school in row over fellowship for human rights advocate | Reuters

2023-01-11
On: January 11, 2023
In: Human Rights
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The prestigious Kennedy School at Harvard University is under fire over a decision not to award a fellowship to the former head of Human Rights … Read more: Harvard school in row over fellowship for human rights advocate | ReutersContinue Reading

USA: Guantánamo still a human rights 'stain' – new statement on 21st anniversary

2023-01-11
On: January 11, 2023
In: Human Rights
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Fresh call on Joe Biden to close notorious detention centre where 35 people still held 'Guantánamo remains an indelible stain on the United … Read more: USA: Guantánamo still a human rights 'stain' – new statement on 21st anniversaryContinue Reading

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