US Supreme Court to hear Nigeria-Shell rights case
The US Supreme Court said Monday it will consider a lawsuit accusing Royal Dutch Shell of human rights abuses, a case that could make companies liable for torture or genocide committed overseas.Continue Reading
US Supreme Court to hear Nigeria-Shell rights case
The US Supreme Court said Monday it will consider a lawsuit accusing Royal Dutch Shell of human rights abuses, a case that could make companies liable for torture or genocide committed overseas.Continue Reading
Iran under fire at the UN Human Rights Committee
Iran came under fire Monday at the UN Human Rights Committee over its lack of respect for women’s rights as well as its failure to provide data on executions.Continue Reading
Reports of human rights abuses in Iran on rise – UN
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Human rights violations in Iran appear to be increasing, with political activists, journalists and others often facing persecution, a U.N. rights investigator said in a report released on Monday.Continue Reading
Reports of human rights abuses in Iran on rise – UN
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Human rights violations in Iran appear to be increasing, with political activists, journalists and others often facing persecution, a U.N. rights investigator said in a report released on Monday.Continue Reading
Reports of human rights abuses in Iran on rise – UN
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Human rights violations in Iran appear to be increasing, with political activists, journalists and others often facing persecution, a U.N. rights investigator said in a report released on Monday.Continue Reading
Reports of human rights abuses in Iran on rise: U.N.
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Human rights violations in Iran appear to be increasing, with political activists, journalists and others often facing persecution, a U.N. rights investigator said in a report released on Monday.Continue Reading
Child labour a serious issue: NHRC
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) National Human Rights Commission Chairperson K.G. Balakrishnan Monday said that despite having a good record in the implementation of international covenants, India has many problems relating to child and bonded labour.Continue Reading
Peru: Voting Rights Victory for People With Disabilities
Peru’s decision to restore voting rights to thousands of people with disabilities is an important step toward ensuring their full participation in society. More than 23,000 people with mental and intel…Continue Reading
‘Arts for Human Rights’ the Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation Inaugural Fundraising event raised £721,100/$1,139 …
Outstanding results achieved for inaugural event for Bianca Jagger’s Arts for Human Rights Charity GalaLondon (PRWEB UK) 17 October 2011 Hosted by Phillips de Pury, and Sponsored by Swarovski ‘Arts for Human Rights’, the Bianca Jagger Human Rights …Continue Reading
U.S. court to hear Shell Nigeria human rights case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide if companies can be held liable in the United States for international human rights law violations, a case about allegations that Royal Dutch Shell Plc helped Nigeria violently suppres…Continue Reading
Criticized African a no-show at Rome forum
An African leader whose regime is accused of human rights abuses sent a substitute to Rome to deliver the keynote address Monday at a U.N. forum on food crises.Continue Reading
U.S. court to hear Shell Nigeria human rights case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Supreme Court said on Monday it would decide whether companies can be liable in this country for international human rights law violations, a case involving allegations that Royal Dutch Shell Plc helped Nigeria violently supp…Continue Reading
Syrian troops killed fighting ‘defectors’: rights group
NICOSIA (AFP) – Syrian soldiers fought gunmen suspected to be army defectors in the flashpoint central province of Homs on Monday in clashes that left five troops dead, a human rights group said.Continue Reading
Syrian troops killed fighting ‘defectors’: rights group
NICOSIA (AFP) – Syrian soldiers fought gunmen suspected to be army defectors in the flashpoint central province of Homs on Monday in clashes that left five troops dead, a human rights group said.Continue Reading