India: Authorities must end alarming rise of arbitrary travel bans on journalists and activists
This is a blatant violation of human rights and must end now. The (Indian) authorities routinely using travel bans as a preferred tool in the wider … Read more: India: Authorities must end alarming rise of arbitrary travel bans on journalists and activistsContinue Reading
65 Organizations Call on New UN Human Rights Chief to Prioritize Palestine
In a letter on Monday, the organizations welcomed new United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, who officially began his new role … Read more: 65 Organizations Call on New UN Human Rights Chief to Prioritize PalestineContinue Reading
Human rights must remain the guiding light for our work at the UN – GOV.UK
UK Ambassador James Kariuki delivered the UK national statement on human rights at the UN Third Committee. Read more: Human rights must remain the guiding light for our work at the UN – GOV.UKContinue Reading
Germany violated human rights by failing to probe racism: EU court – Daily Sabah
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled that Germany violated its convention by failing to open an independent, effective probe into … Read more: Germany violated human rights by failing to probe racism: EU court – Daily SabahContinue Reading
Government plans to overhaul espionage laws 'risk interfering with human rights'
The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) called for the National Security Bill, which it said “goes too far” and puts freedom of speech at risk, to … Read more: Government plans to overhaul espionage laws 'risk interfering with human rights'Continue Reading
Mornington Peninsula Shire gives plants 'human rights' – Herald Sun
Mornington Peninsula Shire gives plants 'human rights'. A 'wacky' move by a Melbourne council has prompted fears ratepayers will have to ask their … Read more: Mornington Peninsula Shire gives plants 'human rights' – Herald SunContinue Reading
Kazakhstan's New Measures to Protect Human Rights – The Astana Times
This document consists of 26 priority areas of human rights, including the elimination of discrimination against women, rights for citizens with … Read more: Kazakhstan's New Measures to Protect Human Rights – The Astana TimesContinue Reading
Human Rights Commission received 'ad credit' from Facebook, Instagram to promote … – Newshub
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) received "ad credit" from social media giant Meta to promote a campaign telling people to be kind to each other … Read more: Human Rights Commission received 'ad credit' from Facebook, Instagram to promote … – NewshubContinue Reading
Kosovo must step up human rights obligations, says Strasbourg human rights chief
On issues related to women's rights and gender equality, the Commissioner noted a significant gap between domestic legislation and the situation on … Read more: Kosovo must step up human rights obligations, says Strasbourg human rights chiefContinue Reading
Qatar World Cup faces intense scrutiny over human rights concerns | CBC.ca
As Qatar prepares to host the men's World Cup of soccer in one month, concerns persist about human rights in the conservative Muslim country. Read more: Qatar World Cup faces intense scrutiny over human rights concerns | CBC.caContinue Reading
Records registry | European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
Record of processing activity – Human Rights Leaders and Experts Meeting … Cooperation and consultation with Human Rights Cities (776.91 KB). Read more: Records registry | European Union Agency for Fundamental RightsContinue Reading
Senator's human rights objections block some US military aid to Egypt – Stars and Stripes
WASHINGTON — A veteran senator's objections over Egypt's human rights record, including its holding of an estimated 60,000 political prisoners, … Read more: Senator's human rights objections block some US military aid to Egypt – Stars and StripesContinue Reading
UN deems access to healthy environment a human right – what it means for Australia
The declaration was the result of a hard-fought global campaign, coming hot on the heels of the UN Human Rights Council's recognition of the right … Read more: UN deems access to healthy environment a human right – what it means for AustraliaContinue Reading
Mega sporting events: integrating a human rights approach to planning, procurement and delivery
Human rights violations linked to mega sporting events (MSEs) have been the subject of significant and global media coverage in recent years. Read more: Mega sporting events: integrating a human rights approach to planning, procurement and deliveryContinue Reading
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk warns of devastating impact of continued hostilities on …
News and Press Release in English on Ethiopia about Protection and Human Rights and Safety and Security; published on 18 Oct 2022 by OHCHR. Read more: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk warns of devastating impact of continued hostilities on …Continue Reading