Iran rights violations amount to crime against humanity, says UN expert – The Guardian
A UN human rights expert said Iranian authorities had committed widespread and serious violations since the death of Mahsa Amini, noting the breaches … Read more: Iran rights violations amount to crime against humanity, says UN expert – The GuardianContinue Reading
Human Rights Risks for the Financial Sector: Lessons from Ten Years of the OECD Guidelines
In December 2022, we released a first-of-its-kind report on the Guidelines, focusing in particular on complaints alleging human rights violations … Read more: Human Rights Risks for the Financial Sector: Lessons from Ten Years of the OECD GuidelinesContinue Reading
How North Korea's weapons overshadow human rights abuses – DW – 03/20/2023
Three North Korean defectors DW spoke to at the event in the French city of Strasbourg and presented a disturbing account of the human rights … Read more: How North Korea's weapons overshadow human rights abuses – DW – 03/20/2023Continue Reading
US report lists 'significant human rights' abuses in India – Arab News
Human Rights Watch has said the Indian government's policies and actions target Muslims while critics of Modi say his Hindu nationalist ruling party … Read more: US report lists 'significant human rights' abuses in India – Arab NewsContinue Reading
Secretary Antony J. Blinken on the 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
This morning, I'll be launching the 2022 Human Rights Report. But just before I turn to that, I want to speak to what's happening right now in … Read more: Secretary Antony J. Blinken on the 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights PracticesContinue Reading
U.S. Human–Rights Report Cites Allies and Adversaries – WSJ
The 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, released Monday, provides a detailed record of violations and abuses of persons in … Read more: U.S. Human–Rights Report Cites Allies and Adversaries – WSJContinue Reading
Blinken: Xi's Visit Suggests China Doesn't Think Moscow Should be Held Accountable … – VOA News
State Department unveils 2022 Country Reports Human Rights Practices, citing war crimes and atrocities committed by Russia in Ukraine. Read more: Blinken: Xi's Visit Suggests China Doesn't Think Moscow Should be Held Accountable … – VOA NewsContinue Reading
U.S. State Department Report Calls Out Israel's Human Rights Abuses
The Annual Report Took Aim at Israel's Respect for Civil Liberties, Restrictions on Palestinians and Investigations of Security Forces for Abuses … Read more: U.S. State Department Report Calls Out Israel's Human Rights AbusesContinue Reading
New bill fails to address human rights abuses in supply chains – Policy Options
Human rights and environmental abuses at the hands of Canadian companies are widespread, and little legislation exists to ensure accountability. Read more: New bill fails to address human rights abuses in supply chains – Policy OptionsContinue Reading
Equity & Human Rights Conference: Journey Toward Justice – California Teachers Association
“I haven't been to many CTA conferences, but I attend the Equity & Human Rights weekend because I'm very passionate about the issues discussed,” … Read more: Equity & Human Rights Conference: Journey Toward Justice – California Teachers AssociationContinue Reading
Watch as Antony Blinken delivers remarks on 2022 human rights report – The Independent
“Promoting respect for human rights and defending fundamental freedoms is central to who we are as a country,” it read. “The United States will always … Read more: Watch as Antony Blinken delivers remarks on 2022 human rights report – The IndependentContinue Reading
Remarks at the UN Security Council Stakeout on Integrating the Human Rights of LGBTI …
The U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Persons, Jessica Stern would like to … Read more: Remarks at the UN Security Council Stakeout on Integrating the Human Rights of LGBTI …Continue Reading
Tunisia: Do not extradite human rights defender Zakaria Hannache! – FIDH
We, the undersigned human rights organisations, write to express our deep concern about the current situation of Zakaria (“Zaki”) Hannache, … Read more: Tunisia: Do not extradite human rights defender Zakaria Hannache! – FIDHContinue Reading
2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – United States Department of State
The annual Human Rights Reports cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal … Read more: 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – United States Department of StateContinue Reading
Interview: human rights in the supply chain needs more focus – Business Chief
With social policies a critical element of a holistic ESG strategy, we talk to ISN's Rick Dorsett about why a human rights-focused approach is … Read more: Interview: human rights in the supply chain needs more focus – Business ChiefContinue Reading