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Belarusian human rights defender Nasta Loika was released on 6 October after spending 30 days in arbitrary detention on trumped up charges of … Read more: Urgent Action Outcome: Human Rights Defender Released | Amnesty International UKContinue Reading

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

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

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

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

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'. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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