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Concern over the disregard for human rights in these facilities could also affect the debate over proposed changes to Japan's immigration law. Read more: Japan ruling on foreign detainee death reignites human rights concerns – Nikkei AsiaContinue Reading

That day job is practising human rights law at the Community Legal Services Association (CLAS) Human Rights Clinic, where he has been for almost … Read more: New Canadian Bar Association BC president says his human rights law background fits with new roleContinue Reading

GENEVA (16 September 2022) – UN experts said today human rights defenders documenting and responding to atrocities by Myanmar's military junta … Read more: Myanmar: UN experts urge more help for human rights defenders in push for accountabilityContinue Reading

Under the European Convention on Human Rights, Russia has a binding legal obligation to implement judgments and decisions from the Court. The Council … Read more: Russia ceases to be party to the European Convention on Human Rights – NewsroomContinue Reading

CONTINUED – Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the report identifying recent trends and challenges with regard to the human right … Read more: ID: OHCHR report on privacy (Cont'd) – 11th Meeting, 51st Regular Session of Human Rights CouncilContinue Reading

"Anita," "Sell the Girl," "Suga Brown" and "Sunset" will all screen on opening day of the 4th Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival … Read more: Four UNCSA short films to screen at Morehouse College Human Rights Film FestivalContinue Reading

Egypt will be hosting annual conference of the parties in November, a major UN event, Cop27 will be attended by nearly 200 countries. Read more: Egypt Is Hosting COP27; Human Rights Watch calls out the region for thwarting … – YouTubeContinue Reading

The lack of a census question about sexual orientation and assumptions about family make-up breached human rights, a Sydney mother claims. Read more: Human rights complaint alleges census failed to include LGBTIQ+ community | SBS NewsContinue Reading

We are also taking actions against a Russian military intelligence agency and against individuals connected to human rights abuses, both in the … Read more: Targeting Russia's Senior Officials, Defense Industrial Base, Financial Infrastructure …Continue Reading

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has signed a decision approving a project to strengthen communications on human rights in Vietnam in the … Read more: Communication project aims to enhance public awareness of human rights – VietnamplusContinue Reading

All European Union countries except for Hungary have agreed to appoint an expert monitor for human rights issues in Russia. Read more: EU nations to UN: Monitor human rights issues in Russia – WPTVContinue Reading

This Sunday, the city will host the Greater Gainesville International Festival and Longest Table Event. The Human Rights Coalition of Alachua County … Read more: The Human Rights Coalition of Alachua County offers Community ID program | WGFLContinue Reading

Training and guidance sessions on Human Rights Due Diligence are being delivered in Japan and 17 countries where the supply chain of Japanese … Read more: Statement on the Adoption of the Guidelines on Respect for Human Rights in Responsible …Continue Reading

The chief of Alberta's Human Rights Commission is refusing to quit after Justice Minister Tyler Shandro called for his resignation. Read more: Shandro fires Chief of Alberta Human Rights Commission who refused to resignContinue Reading