Human rights watchdog seeks to be joined to Afghan asylum-seeker test actions
On Monday, the publicly funded Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission said it hoped to intervene in these cases as an 'amicus curiae', … Read more: Human rights watchdog seeks to be joined to Afghan asylum-seeker test actionsContinue Reading
Egypt: Solidarity statement with poet Galal El Behairy | ISHR
UN human rights experts have called for his release and stated: “We are alarmed at the arrest and alleged ill-treatment of Mr. El Behairy which … Read more: Egypt: Solidarity statement with poet Galal El Behairy | ISHRContinue Reading
Media freedom is indispensable for the future of our common security, OSCE leaders say
… leaders said during a two-day Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting in Vienna. … OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, … Read more: Media freedom is indispensable for the future of our common security, OSCE leaders sayContinue Reading
Egypt authorities refuse identity documents in attempt to pressure dissidents to return – JURIST
IBA's Human Rights Institute … If the Working Group on Haiti and @CP_OEA are serious about #RuleofLaw and #HumanRights in #Haiti, they will read … Read more: Egypt authorities refuse identity documents in attempt to pressure dissidents to return – JURISTContinue Reading
Human rights award to honor advocate for housing and land rights – University of Dayton
Rob's emphasis on international human rights standards while cultivating authentic solidarity with grassroots land and housing justice movements sets … Read more: Human rights award to honor advocate for housing and land rights – University of DaytonContinue Reading
UK aid to India does little for human rights and democracy, watchdog finds – The Guardian
The UK does not use its aid programme, enshrined in a joint roadmap signed by India and the UK in 2021, to support Indian democracy and human rights, … Read more: UK aid to India does little for human rights and democracy, watchdog finds – The GuardianContinue Reading
ID: SR on Religion – 23rd meeting, 52nd Regular Session of Human Rights Council
UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL – UNHRC. Summary. Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, … Read more: ID: SR on Religion – 23rd meeting, 52nd Regular Session of Human Rights CouncilContinue Reading
Imprisoned Kurdish rapper Saman Yasin 'not subject to amnesty', says lawyer
Iranian judiciary's amnesty commission has rejected the imprisoned Kurdish rapper Saman Yasin's amnesty request, the Kurdistan Human Rights … Read more: Imprisoned Kurdish rapper Saman Yasin 'not subject to amnesty', says lawyerContinue Reading
DPRK rejects “human rights” excuse for military exercise against it – Prensa Latina
Such maneuvers have nothing to do with ensuring genuine human rights and are nothing more than a hostile and politicized resource to denigrate the … Read more: DPRK rejects “human rights” excuse for military exercise against it – Prensa LatinaContinue Reading
NTF-ELCAC opposes bill on human rights defenders' protection | GMA News Online
The government's anti-insurgency task force on Monday expressed opposition to House Bill (HB) No. 77 or the "Human Rights Defenders' Protection … Read more: NTF-ELCAC opposes bill on human rights defenders' protection | GMA News OnlineContinue Reading
US congressman expresses concern over human rights violations in Pakistan
American Congressman of the Democratic Party and senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Brad Sherman Sunday spoke regarding human … Read more: US congressman expresses concern over human rights violations in PakistanContinue Reading
'It's about human rights': Downtown Dallas march condemns women's rights abuses in Iran
About 100 people, including many D-FW residents, marched to condemn the recent poisonings of Iranian schoolgirls and other human rights violations … Read more: 'It's about human rights': Downtown Dallas march condemns women's rights abuses in IranContinue Reading
Myanmar: Concrete UN Security Council Action Needed | Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Catastrophe Intensifies Since December Resolution … torture, and wrongful imprisonment – that amount to crimes against humanity. Read more: Myanmar: Concrete UN Security Council Action Needed | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
U.S. congressman raises concerns over violations of human rights, freedom of speech in Pakistan
Brad Sherman reminded Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government about its obligation to take action against those who violate human rights. Read more: U.S. congressman raises concerns over violations of human rights, freedom of speech in PakistanContinue Reading
Southern Africa: Sanctions Against Zimbabwe Should Not Be Dropped Until Human Rights …
However, ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has refuted Mbalula's assertions accusing the Zanu PF-led government of perpetuating human rights abuse. " … Read more: Southern Africa: Sanctions Against Zimbabwe Should Not Be Dropped Until Human Rights …Continue Reading