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Concern over country's human rights record after Indian Ajit Rajagopal arrested on walk to raise awareness about climate crisis. Read more: Egyptian regime criticized as climate activist arrested in run-up to Cop27 – The GuardianContinue Reading

Human rights groups have questioned the manager's remarks and say Fifa is yet to commit to compensating workers. Read more: Southgate criticised for claiming Qatar workers 'united' in wanting World Cup – The GuardianContinue Reading

Now, all states finally have laws that conform with the ruling, marking an important step in guaranteeing civil rights to all citizens of the … Read more: Legalization Of Same-Sex Marriage In Last State In Mexico Is A Victory For Human RightsContinue Reading

John Bessler, Esq., Professor, University of Baltimore School of Law. Author of The Death Penalty's Denial of Fundamental Human Rights. Nathalie … Read more: Human Rights and the U.S. Death Penalty Webinar Series — RegistrationContinue Reading

Every industry has issues that are specific to it where there are human rights issues implicated and it's the legal department that really can … Read more: A Message for Corporate Lawyers From Human Rights Attorney Kerry KennedyContinue Reading

Equalities minister Kemi Badenoch has put a halt to any plans on banning conversion therapy. According to ITV News, the Tory MP has asked to … Read more: LGBTQ+ community 'should not have to keep fighting for basic human rights to be protectedContinue Reading

The joint statement referred to a key August report released by the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, or OHCHR, that found that “ … Read more: 50 nations at UN denounce Chinese human rights violations of Uyghurs – Radio Free AsiaContinue Reading

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 — Human rights advocate Justice for Sisters (JFS) and 19 other similar groups have called for a complete overhaul of joint … Read more: After Halloween raid in KL, human rights groups call for Suhakam to review joint ops …Continue Reading

Chris Selley: The unbearable lightness of Canada when it comes to facing human rights abuses. What kind of country cops to genocide but doesn't … Read more: Chris Selley: The unbearable lightness of Canada when it comes to facing human rights abusesContinue Reading

Human rights and civil rights are one of the most important and fundamental parts of our society, offering guarantees of equal … Read more: Human Rights – Bristol University PressContinue Reading

“And I had long been thinking about this challenge of why are there so many Christians in the U.S. opposing human rights? And the idea for Justice … Read more: Fusing Christianity and human rights: YDS alum Allyson McKinney TimmContinue Reading

In recent years, Qatari authorities have introduced “several promising labor reform initiatives,” according to Human Rights Watch. Read more: Opinion: Let's call out the Qatar World Cup for what it really is | CNNContinue Reading

Human Rights Council to establish an independent investigative and accountability mechanism for these serious crimes. The Islamic Republic should be … Read more: Witch Hunt in Iran: Grave Concerns for Journalists Niloufar Hamedi and Elahe MohammadiContinue Reading

Human rights advocacy groups Justice for Sisters, Amnesty International of Malaysia, Women's March Malaysia and 17 other organizations Tuesday … Read more: Human rights organizations condemn mass arrest of LGBTQ+ persons in Malaysia – JURISTContinue Reading