António Guterres asks India to control hate speech and uphold human rights of minorities
“India is instead witnessing a serious regression in human rights and constitutional protections under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government … Read more: António Guterres asks India to control hate speech and uphold human rights of minoritiesContinue Reading
In A Divisive Time, An Indian Politician Quits Her Party, Champions Human Rights Over All Else
… over a question of championing human rights irrespective of a person's … A fierce feminist and opponent of the Hindu right and the ruling … Read more: In A Divisive Time, An Indian Politician Quits Her Party, Champions Human Rights Over All ElseContinue Reading
LISTEN: Does Sweden's new coalition deal threaten basic rights?
In this week's episode we discuss Sweden's new government ministers, work permit plans, and whether the new coalition deal threatens human rights. Read more: LISTEN: Does Sweden's new coalition deal threaten basic rights?Continue Reading
Zerbanoo Gifford elected President of the World Zoroastrian Organisation | theforester.co.uk
AN award-winning human rights campaigner who lives in the Forest says it is “a great honour” to have been elected President of a worldwide … Read more: Zerbanoo Gifford elected President of the World Zoroastrian Organisation | theforester.co.ukContinue Reading
Sudanese coup victims are remembered in front of the United Nations Human Rights …
It is unfathomable that the Sudanese government is allowed to participate on the Human Rights Council board. Another large rally against Sudanese … Read more: Sudanese coup victims are remembered in front of the United Nations Human Rights …Continue Reading
Robbie Williams embroiled in 'Qatar World Cup gig' human rights row – Stoke-on-Trent Live
Human rights organisation Amnesty International has been critical of the controversial tournament and recently urged FIFA to compensate World Cup … Read more: Robbie Williams embroiled in 'Qatar World Cup gig' human rights row – Stoke-on-Trent LiveContinue Reading
China remains committed to following its own path on human rights – Ecns.cn
China opposes the politicization of issues related to human rights, according to Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu. Nearly a hundred countries have … Read more: China remains committed to following its own path on human rights – Ecns.cnContinue Reading
Report: The State of Human Rights Implementation in Shipping – The Maritime Executive
Human Rights at Sea has published a new independent review into implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights throughout the … Read more: Report: The State of Human Rights Implementation in Shipping – The Maritime ExecutiveContinue Reading
UN: Human Rights Situation in Nicaragua Deteriorating Fast – Havana Times
UN Human Rights Committee evaluated Nicaragua's compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Read more: UN: Human Rights Situation in Nicaragua Deteriorating Fast – Havana TimesContinue Reading
Interview: Connection between human rights and climate change 'must not be denied'
News and Press Release in English on World about Climate Change and Environment and Protection and Human Rights; published on 21 Oct 2022 by UN … Read more: Interview: Connection between human rights and climate change 'must not be denied'Continue Reading
Readout of White House Meeting with Iranian Human Rights Activists
… how the Biden-Harris Administration can continue supporting the Iranian people as they bravely call for equal rights and basic human dignity. Read more: Readout of White House Meeting with Iranian Human Rights ActivistsContinue Reading
Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) 2023 at Columbia University (Scholarships Available)
Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) 2023 at Columbia University (Scholarships Available) Application Deadline: January 17, 2023. Read more: Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) 2023 at Columbia University (Scholarships Available)Continue Reading
This Bill Would Sanction Iran's Leaders for Human Rights Crimes. Not a Single Democrat Supports It.
The legislation is part of a larger effort by Republican leaders in Congress to codify a range of sanctions on the Iranian regime for its human rights … Read more: This Bill Would Sanction Iran's Leaders for Human Rights Crimes. Not a Single Democrat Supports It.Continue Reading
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith urges businesses to drop vaccine policies ahead of planned …
The Premier, during the campaign to replace Jason Kenney, pledged to amend Alberta's Human Rights Act to protect people who choose not to get … Read more: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith urges businesses to drop vaccine policies ahead of planned …Continue Reading
Sanmati Verma wins John Gibson Award for work defending the rights of people seeking safety
This week the International Commission of Jurists, Victoria announced Sanmati Verman, Managing Lawyer with the Human Rights Law Centre, … Read more: Sanmati Verma wins John Gibson Award for work defending the rights of people seeking safetyContinue Reading