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The new U.N. human rights chief said on Wednesday there was a worrying pushback against progress in easing rights abuses, above all on gender … Read more: UN human rights chief fears pushback on gender issues, cites Iran clampdown – ReutersContinue Reading

“Latin America is currently experiencing a surge of human rights abuses in the area of religious freedom. What we are seeing is indicative of an … Read more: ADF Calls On Human Rights Commission To Defend Religious Freedom In Mexico And NicaraguaContinue Reading

… encompassing war crimes and crimes against humanity, … a global campaign to underscore the gravity on the human rights crisis in Ethiopia, … Read more: Ethiopia: On 2nd anniversary of conflict, Amnesty campaign to highlight gravity of human rights crisisContinue Reading

The conference was attended by members of the media, human rights activists, academics, entrepreneurs, members of the Bangladeshi diaspora … Read more: Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities Holds Press Conference in D.C. …Continue Reading

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