UN Human Rights Council to consider situation in Ukraine – Ukrinform
Acting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif said that just over 200 days since Russia invaded its neighbor, throughout Ukraine, "the … Read more: UN Human Rights Council to consider situation in Ukraine – UkrinformContinue Reading
Oral statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of … – FIDH
UN Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 2: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan (. Read more: Oral statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of … – FIDHContinue Reading
Responsible Business Conduct and the Tourism Industry in Vietnam
Business and Human Rights … Menu Chevron Right Icon … As Vietnam's tourism industry expands, the Australian Human Rights Commission and the … Read more: Responsible Business Conduct and the Tourism Industry in VietnamContinue Reading
Alarming Rise in Human Rights Violations, Violence Worldwide – Voice of America
Acting High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nada al-Nashif highlighted the growing desperation of millions of people trapped in a never-ending … Read more: Alarming Rise in Human Rights Violations, Violence Worldwide – Voice of AmericaContinue Reading
European Commissioner Dalli expects Belgrade to focus on human rights
“We expect our closest partners to commit to protecting and promoting human rights. This includes upholding the rights of LGBTIQ+ persons, including … Read more: European Commissioner Dalli expects Belgrade to focus on human rightsContinue Reading
UN human rights expert decries 'descent towards authoritarianism' in Afghanistan
A UN expert on Monday said that human rights had deteriorated under the Taliban, describing a “descent towards authoritarianism” and calling for … Read more: UN human rights expert decries 'descent towards authoritarianism' in AfghanistanContinue Reading
Human Rights Watch slams Egypt's crackdown on green groups in runup to COP27
Human rights activists on Monday accused the Egyptian government — the host for November's annual United Nations climate conference — of including … Read more: Human Rights Watch slams Egypt's crackdown on green groups in runup to COP27Continue Reading
China Covid lockdowns leave residents short of food and essential items – BBC News
Earlier this month a long-awaited UN report accused China of "serious human rights violations" against Uyghurs and other mainly Muslim minorities … Read more: China Covid lockdowns leave residents short of food and essential items – BBC NewsContinue Reading
British-Egyptian hunger striker Alaa Abd El-Fattah says he may die in prison – The Guardian
Human rights and environmental groups told HRW they remain wary of public … civil society in Egypt,” said one activist, now living in exile. Read more: British-Egyptian hunger striker Alaa Abd El-Fattah says he may die in prison – The GuardianContinue Reading
How human rights discourse is used as an agenda-advancing tool – CGTN
Facing the 48-page UN report's allegation of human rights abuses in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Chinese ambassador to the UN, Chen Xu, … Read more: How human rights discourse is used as an agenda-advancing tool – CGTNContinue Reading
Watchdog Urges UN to Reject Bid by Antisemitic Qatar Envoy to Chair Human Rights Forum
GENEVA, September 12, 2022 — In a letter sent today to the president of the Human Rights Council , a watchdog group called on the United Nations … Read more: Watchdog Urges UN to Reject Bid by Antisemitic Qatar Envoy to Chair Human Rights ForumContinue Reading
KNU warns BGF to stop human rights violations against people | Burma News International
The Karen National Union (KNU) Spokesperson Pado Saw Tawni has warned the regime's Border Guard Force (BGF) to stop the human rights violations … Read more: KNU warns BGF to stop human rights violations against people | Burma News InternationalContinue Reading
UN ambassador stresses need for S. Korea to co-sponsor resolution on N.K. human rights
South Korea should co-sponsor an annual resolution condemning North Korea for its human rights abuses and urging the regime to improve the … Read more: UN ambassador stresses need for S. Korea to co-sponsor resolution on N.K. human rightsContinue Reading
Human rights key to Aboriginal peoples' wellbeing – The University of Western Australia
Speakers at the gathering included human rights advocates, Tom Calma AO and Pat Anderson AO and Indigenous Psychologists from Australia and Canada. Read more: Human rights key to Aboriginal peoples' wellbeing – The University of Western AustraliaContinue Reading
China's Crimes Against Humanity: Pakistan to the Rescue – Bitter Winter
Meanwhile, the UN has a new human rights chief and a Chinese wolf warrior diplomat denounced by FOREF for his lack of civility as … Read more: China's Crimes Against Humanity: Pakistan to the Rescue – Bitter WinterContinue Reading