Turkey beating Syrian refugees back to Syria, says rights NGO – EUobserver
Turkey has beaten and forced hundreds of recognised Syrian refugees back into Syria, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch. Read more: Turkey beating Syrian refugees back to Syria, says rights NGO – EUobserverContinue Reading
Qatar: Security Forces Arrest, Abuse LGBT People – Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch interviewed six LGBT Qataris, including four transgender women, one bisexual woman, and one gay man. Doctor Nasser Mohamed, an … Read more: Qatar: Security Forces Arrest, Abuse LGBT People – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Rights commission highlights Saudi Arabia's efforts, reforms in human rights – Arab News
RIYADH: The President of the Human Rights Commission (HRC), Dr Hala bint Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri, highlighted Saudi Arabia's latest efforts and reforms … Read more: Rights commission highlights Saudi Arabia's efforts, reforms in human rights – Arab NewsContinue Reading
A UN anti-torture body struggled to visit Australian prisons. Rights groups say it's 'deeply … – SBS TV
Human rights groups have condemned the NSW and Queensland state governments for not cooperating with the United Nations' anti-torture body, … Read more: A UN anti-torture body struggled to visit Australian prisons. Rights groups say it's 'deeply … – SBS TVContinue Reading
Human rights group says Qatar has detained and mistreated LGBT people ahead of World Cup
DOHA: Security forces in Qatar arbitrarily arrested and abused LGBT Qataris as recently as last month, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Monday … Read more: Human rights group says Qatar has detained and mistreated LGBT people ahead of World CupContinue Reading
Human Rights Commission calls for urgent action to address fallout from suspension of UN SPT visit
The Australian Human Rights Commission is urging all Australian state and territory governments to fully commit to implementing an important human … Read more: Human Rights Commission calls for urgent action to address fallout from suspension of UN SPT visitContinue Reading
Belgians follow German citizens, sue government over air pollution human rights issues
ClientEarth fundamental rights lawyer Irmina Kotiuk said: “Clean and healthy air is a fundamental right so the Belgian authorities should be doing … Read more: Belgians follow German citizens, sue government over air pollution human rights issuesContinue Reading
Turkey Deports Syrian Refugee to Danger | Human Rights Watch
Turkey Arrests, Detains, and Forces Syrian Refugees back to danger in Syria. Read more: Turkey Deports Syrian Refugee to Danger | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
From Israel to Iran, Trudeau government inconsistent on human rights – The Hill Times
When Israeli soldiers open fire on Palestinian protesters, Canada goes silent. Where is the consistency in this government's stance on human rights? Read more: From Israel to Iran, Trudeau government inconsistent on human rights – The Hill TimesContinue Reading
Turkey: Hundreds of Refugees Deported to Syria | Human Rights Watch
Deported Syrians told Human Rights Watch that Turkish officials arrested them in their homes, workplaces, and on the street, detained them in poor … Read more: Turkey: Hundreds of Refugees Deported to Syria | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Rights of Nature: A moral or a legal-political concept? – Faculty of Law
Human beings are not the only subjects who can seek protection under international human rights law. In an Advisory Opinion from 2017 and in a … Read more: Rights of Nature: A moral or a legal-political concept? – Faculty of LawContinue Reading
Human rights lawyer Coltart to challenge court placement on remand after arrest
HARARE: Prominent Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Doug Coltart, who was arrested on Friday and charged with fraud, is challenging being placed on … Read more: Human rights lawyer Coltart to challenge court placement on remand after arrestContinue Reading
Crisis in Sri Lanka: Human Rights in Peril – Harvard Law School
Crisis in Sri Lanka: Human Rights in Peril … In 2022, a youth-led citizens movement succeeded in removing a Prime Minister, President, and a Cabinet … Read more: Crisis in Sri Lanka: Human Rights in Peril – Harvard Law SchoolContinue Reading
Surge in Malaysia's summary deportations to Myanmar: Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch's statement from Bangkok. Malaysian authorities have since mid-August 2022 accelerated the number of asylum seekers summarily … Read more: Surge in Malaysia's summary deportations to Myanmar: Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Human Rights Watch warns Malaysia against deporting Myanmar refugees to face execution, torture
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned the Malaysian government today against deporting Myanmar refugees without a fair assessment … Read more: Human Rights Watch warns Malaysia against deporting Myanmar refugees to face execution, tortureContinue Reading