Rights groups condemn 'shameful' attacks on Sri Lankan protesters | The Independent
International human rights groups have urged Sri Lanka's new president to direct security forces to cease the use of force against demonstrators … Read more: Rights groups condemn 'shameful' attacks on Sri Lankan protesters | The IndependentContinue Reading
Enforce Mandatory Human Rights Disclosure In All Key Sectors – Says UN Independent Expert
United Nations Independent Expert and African member of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, Professor Damilola Olawuyi, … Read more: Enforce Mandatory Human Rights Disclosure In All Key Sectors – Says UN Independent ExpertContinue Reading
Human Rights are Lifetime Rights – South Wales Argus
There is no age limit. This is the message that Age Cymru have been spreading across Wales through our human rights campaign. Read more: Human Rights are Lifetime Rights – South Wales ArgusContinue Reading
Rights group hails murder conviction against police in Kenya | Reuters
Three police officers and their civilian informant were found guilty of the 2016 murder of a human rights lawyer by a Kenyan court on Friday, … Read more: Rights group hails murder conviction against police in Kenya | ReutersContinue Reading
After years of delay, six human rights groups get UN accreditation – The Globe and Mail
After years of delays, six human rights organizations — including the foundation that runs the online encyclopedia Wikipedia — have finally … Read more: After years of delay, six human rights groups get UN accreditation – The Globe and MailContinue Reading
B.C. will stop holding immigration detainees in provincial jails, citing human rights | The Star
'Aspects of the arrangement do not align with our government's commitment to upholding human-rights standards or our dedication to pursuing social … Read more: B.C. will stop holding immigration detainees in provincial jails, citing human rights | The StarContinue Reading
Care users need stronger human rights protections, says committee – LaingBuisson News
Gaps remain in how vulnerable people are protected in care settings, leaving their human rights at risk of being breached. Read more: Care users need stronger human rights protections, says committee – LaingBuisson NewsContinue Reading
Biden's Middle East Trip Gets Mixed Reviews on Human Rights
A photo of President Joe Biden's fist bump with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, whom U.S. intelligence says was behind the 2018 killing of … Read more: Biden's Middle East Trip Gets Mixed Reviews on Human RightsContinue Reading
Human rights of those in care at risk, find MPs | Morning Star
THE human rights of people in care are at risk of being disregarded by slow progress towards allowing visits after the pandemic and the wrong use … Read more: Human rights of those in care at risk, find MPs | Morning StarContinue Reading
Israeli group urges US to label UN Human Rights Council a 'hate group' | Middle East Eye
Shurat HaDin claims UNHRC is 'deeply affected with antisemitism' after its probes into Israeli abuses against Palestinians. Read more: Israeli group urges US to label UN Human Rights Council a 'hate group' | Middle East EyeContinue Reading
UK: Government attacks on human rights lawyers are putting them in 'serious' danger
Prominent international human rights lawyer, Caoilfhionn Gallagher has received death threats including one saying she will be murdered like Pat … Read more: UK: Government attacks on human rights lawyers are putting them in 'serious' dangerContinue Reading
Why the UN General Assembly must back the right to a healthy environment – UN News
In late July, the UN General Assembly is expected to vote on a draft resolution recognizing the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable … Read more: Why the UN General Assembly must back the right to a healthy environment – UN NewsContinue Reading
City of Minneapolis and state's human rights dept. talking again about MPD reforms
After the city of Minneapolis stalled negotiations with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights over the fate of the Minneapolis Police … Read more: City of Minneapolis and state's human rights dept. talking again about MPD reformsContinue Reading
Kenyan police officers found guilty of murder of three including human rights lawyer
Three police officers in Kenya have been found guilty of murdering three men, including human rights lawyer Willie Kimani, six years after their … Read more: Kenyan police officers found guilty of murder of three including human rights lawyerContinue Reading
Comment by UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Jeremy Laurence on raid on Sri Lanka …
According to the Bar Association, two lawyers were assaulted by the security forces. Journalists, lawyers and human rights defenders have a right to … Read more: Comment by UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Jeremy Laurence on raid on Sri Lanka …Continue Reading