Witnesses testify in Whitehorse sexual harassment case
A Yukon Human Rights hearing into an allegation of sexual harassment finished hearing evidence this week.Continue Reading
Egypt gives army power to arrest civilians
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt's military police and intelligence will be able to detain civilians and refer them to military tribunals under a government decree issued on Wednesday that was criticized as a dangerous move by human rights groups. One MP de…Continue Reading
Ontario amends Human Rights Code to extend protections to transgendered people
TORONTO – Transgendered people in Ontario will soon have the same protections under the Human Rights Code as everyone else.Continue Reading
Russia: The ‘March of Millions’
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On June 12, Russian political opposition and civic movements held another “March of Millions” mass demonstration in central Moscow. Thousands of protesters gathered at Pushkin Square…Continue Reading
Oman: Assault on Freedom of Speech
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Omani authorities should halt a sweeping crackdown on political activists and protesters arrested solely for exercising their rights to freedom of speech and assembly. Arrests since the …Continue Reading
North Korea: Economic System Built on Forced Labor
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The North Korean government continues to require forced, uncompensated labor from workers, including even schoolchildren and university students.
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Rights group urges Bangladesh to keep border open
A global human rights group on Wednesday urged Bangladesh to keep its border open to people seeking refuge from sectarian violence in western Myanmar.Continue Reading
Bangladesh: Open Borders for Refugees Fleeing Burma
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The government of Bangladesh should immediately open its borders to people seeking sanctuary in Bangladesh from sectarian violence in Arakan State in western Burma.
Daughter: Iran dissident gets 13 years in prison
A prominent Iranian human rights lawyer has been sentenced to 13 years in prison by a Tehran revolutionary court, his daughter said Tuesday.Continue Reading
Azerbaijan: Reporter Sentenced on Spurious Charges
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An Azerbaijani journalist known for his reporting on politically sensitive issues was sentenced to two years in prison on June 11, 2012, on fabricated drug possession charges.
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Colombia: Fix Flaws in Transitional Justice Bill
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On Wednesday, June 13, 2012, Colombia’s Senate will hold the eighth and final congressional debate of the “Legal Framework for Peace” bill. While some positive changes …Continue Reading
Senators pair Russia trade, human rights bills
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senior U.S. senators on Tuesday unveiled a bill to expand trade with Russia by removing it from a Cold War-era law that links trade with human rights, a move questioned by legislators worried about the country's support for t…Continue Reading
Migrant workers in Qatar risk 'forced labour': HRW
Human Rights Watch warned on Tuesday that migrant construction workers in Qatar, which is preparing to host the 2022 World Cup, risk serious abuse amounting to "forced labour."Continue Reading
Migrant workers in Qatar risk 'forced labour': HRW
Human Rights Watch warned on Tuesday that migrant construction workers in Qatar, which is preparing to host the 2022 World Cup, risk serious abuse amounting to "forced labour."Continue Reading
UN: ‘List of Shame’ Cites School Attacks
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Armed forces and armed groups that attack schools and teachers should face consequences from the United Nations Security Council.
(New York) – Armed forces and ar…Continue Reading