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“I encourage all sides to take the path of dialog among brothers of the same nation, in full respect of human rights and the rule of law,” Francis … Read more: Pope Calls for End to Violence in Peru, Respect for Human Rights – The Japan NewsContinue Reading

Without human rights there can be no enduring peace. No sustainable development. No justice,” he said at the launch of the annual appeal for … Read more: Volker Türk launches appeal for US2million to bring human rights to life | Law-OrderContinue Reading

Maseko, a human rights lawyer, was shot dead on Sunday night at his home in Luyengo, Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, by unknown assailants. Read more: Human rights lawyer demands govts across SADC act against Thulani Maseko murderContinue Reading

Finally, after 40,000 or so deaths, Canadians are having second thoughts about legalised euthanasia. Euthanasia deaths in Canada have shot upwards … Read more: Has Canada finally realized that its euthanasia law is a human rights disaster? | MercatorNetContinue Reading

In addition, Israeli authorities in July 2022 denied Omar Shakir, Human Rights Watch's Israel and Palestine director, a permit to enter the West Bank … Read more: West Bank: New Entry Rules Further Isolate Palestinians | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Chad's transitional government should end its crackdown on opponents and provide redress for the serious human rights violations that occurred … Read more: Chad: Justice Needed for October Crackdown | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

British Government Hides Behind False Human Rights When Criticizing Iran. The UK government has just imposed over 40 new sanctions, which for most … Read more: British Government Hides Behind False Human Rights When Criticizing IranContinue Reading

Feminist and Human Rights Activist Shamima Ali filed an official report at the Totogo Police Station against FijiFirst Leader Voreqe Bainimarama … Read more: Human Rights activist files complaint against Bainimarama – FBC NewsContinue Reading

“Indigenous children who are Australian citizens should have the opportunity to be adopted by families that are, in fact, upholding their human rights … Read more: Govt should be 'upholding' human rights of Indigenous kids: Price | Sky News AustraliaContinue Reading

The Human Rights Defender of the Year 2022 went to eKhenana Commune in recognition of their community organising in South Africa against land … Read more: Why must we celebrate human rights defenders? – The Zimbabwe IndependentContinue Reading

Govt should be 'upholding' human rights of Indigenous kids: Price. 4 minutes ago. NT Senator Jacinta Price says it is “racism” to leave Indigenous … Read more: Govt should be 'upholding' human rights of Indigenous kids: Price | Daily TelegraphContinue Reading

“A leading Swaziland human rights lawyer and pro-democracy activist was shot dead at his house and died on the spot. Africa cannot be a breeding … Read more: Chamisa mourns assassinated human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko, labels Africa 'breeding …Continue Reading

“I encourage all sides to take the path of dialogue among brothers of the same nation, in full respect of human rights and the rule of law,” … Read more: Pope Francis calls for end to violence in Peru, respect for human rights – RapplerContinue Reading

The killing has sent shock waves across Southern Africa, where human-rights groups have been disturbed by the signs of growing repression in Eswatini. Read more: Human–rights lawyer gunned down amid turmoil in Africa's last absolute monarchyContinue Reading