UN urged to intervene over destruction of US abortion rights – The Guardian
Exclusive: letter from human rights groups says overturning of the constitutional right violates US's obligations as a UN member state. Read more: UN urged to intervene over destruction of US abortion rights – The GuardianContinue Reading
Sakharov Center forced to close as wartime Russia purges human rights groups
The center, dedicated to the legendary dissident Andrei Sakharov, is one of several Russian human rights organizations being dismantled in wartime … Read more: Sakharov Center forced to close as wartime Russia purges human rights groupsContinue Reading
Norway wind farms at heart of Sami protest violate human rights, minister says | Reuters
Norway's government apologised on Thursday to Indigenous Sami groups for the construction of wind turbines on reindeer pastures, … Read more: Norway wind farms at heart of Sami protest violate human rights, minister says | ReutersContinue Reading
EU representative for human rights hails Egypt's rights record – Foreign Affairs
European Union (EU) Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore congratulated Egypt on its achievements in the field of human rights, … Read more: EU representative for human rights hails Egypt's rights record – Foreign AffairsContinue Reading
Human rights lawyer, Adegboruwa faults presidential election results – – Vanguard News
A human rights lawyer, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has said the presidential election held on Saturday was marred with suppression and intimidation of … Read more: Human rights lawyer, Adegboruwa faults presidential election results – – Vanguard NewsContinue Reading
The human rights to water and sanitation, gender equality, and the State – The Lancet
However, my request throughout the book is that the realisation of the human rights to water and sanitation should not be reductionist and focus … Read more: The human rights to water and sanitation, gender equality, and the State – The LancetContinue Reading
U.S. Abortion Bans Are A 'Human Rights Crisis' That Violate International Law, Groups Tell UN
Human rights groups urged the United Nations to take action against the abortion restrictions. Read more: U.S. Abortion Bans Are A 'Human Rights Crisis' That Violate International Law, Groups Tell UNContinue Reading
Iran security forces torture Kurdish civilian deported from Turkey
… 24 November 2022, Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has learned. … During this time, he was denied the right to legal counsel and family … Read more: Iran security forces torture Kurdish civilian deported from TurkeyContinue Reading
Ayisha Siddiqa on Climate Change, Human Rights, and Activism – TIME
For the 24-year-old Pakistani human rights and climate defender, poetry represents hope—a way to bring humanity back into the staid, … Read more: Ayisha Siddiqa on Climate Change, Human Rights, and Activism – TIMEContinue Reading
Business and Human Rights Considerations on the Rise in 2023 | Jenner & Block – JDSupra
Business and human rights expectations and obligations, based at their core on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), … Read more: Business and Human Rights Considerations on the Rise in 2023 | Jenner & Block – JDSupraContinue Reading
Opinion | Now comes a moment of truth for a defender of human rights in Belarus
When human rights are trampled by authoritarian regimes — protesters arrested, civil society crushed — ordinary citizens often bear the brunt. Read more: Opinion | Now comes a moment of truth for a defender of human rights in BelarusContinue Reading
MPs want F1 to look into links between races and human rights violations – BBC Sport
UK MPs urge Formula 1 to set up an independent inquiry into the links between grands prix and human rights violations. Read more: MPs want F1 to look into links between races and human rights violations – BBC SportContinue Reading
Formula One drivers urged to speak up for human rights in Bahrain – Al Jazeera
Lewis Hamilton and other F1 drivers called upon by rights groups to speak up against human rights abuses in Bahrain. Read more: Formula One drivers urged to speak up for human rights in Bahrain – Al JazeeraContinue Reading
Human rights group calls on F1 for support – Pitpass.com
The Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy has called on F1 drivers to help steer the sport away from a "moral vacuum". – Pitpass.com. Read more: Human rights group calls on F1 for support – Pitpass.comContinue Reading
Greece Applies for a Seat at the UN Human Rights Council – Greek Reporter
presented its candidature for the Human Rights Council in 2028-2030. has never had the chance to serve in the Council before. We will continue … Read more: Greece Applies for a Seat at the UN Human Rights Council – Greek ReporterContinue Reading