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Marco Rubio looks ahead. The rollout of State's annual human rights report this year may contradict Secretary of State Marco Rubio's past view that … Read more: Mideast edits are delaying State's human rights report – POLITICOContinue Reading

In a landmark victory for human rights, Saint Lucia has decriminalized consensual same-sex conduct. The High Court's decision strikes down laws … Read more: Saint Lucia High Court Decriminalizes Same-Sex Conduct | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

The report states, "Since October 2023, the Israeli regime has been responsible for carrying out genocide against the Palestinians in the Gaza … Read more: Israel's leading human rights organisation calls out regime's genocide – Socialist WorkerContinue Reading

… human rights, including the rights to unionize and bargain collectively. The dataset is produced by the University of Rhode Island, Binghamton … Read more: Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequalityContinue Reading

… Human Rights Commission at such a critical time”. “I have spent over 30 years building my career across the equality and human rights sector and I … Read more: Mary-Ann Stephenson confirmed as EHRC chair despite MPs' objections – The GuardianContinue Reading

Earlier this week, two leading Israeli human rights groups, B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights – Israel, came to that same conclusion—one that … Read more: Tell your Representative: Enough is Enough – Demand an End to the Genocide in Gaza.Continue Reading

The Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights at Harvard Kennedy School has launched their new Human Rights & U.S. Foreign Policy Fellowship — a bold new … Read more: The Carr-Ryan Center launches fellowship on human rights and U.S. foreign policyContinue Reading

Authorities in Angola must carry out prompt, thorough and independent investigations into the deaths of at least 22 people, as well as associated … Read more: Comment by UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan on deaths during …Continue Reading

By submitting your information, you agree to receive updates, news and promotional materials from Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights in accordance with … Read more: No Zero-Sum Game: AI's Risks, Roles and Opportunities in a Just Climate TransitionContinue Reading

The invitation came from Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, who outlined the New Economies for … Read more: UN Task Force on Social and Solidarity Economy invited to contribute to global roadmap for …Continue Reading

Last month the Equality and Human Rights Commission opened their consultation on their transphobic interim guidance. It was the first and only … Read more: The EHRC is ignoring trans voices – Good Law ProjectContinue Reading

According to the UN human rights office, more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli military while trying to access food aid since … Read more: Dozens of Palestinians killed seeking aid, Gaza civil defence ministry says – BBC NewsContinue Reading

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns should withdraw his objection to a protest march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Read more: Australia: Support the Palestine Action Group's Right to Protest | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

The interim Bangladesh government of Mohammed Yunus is falling short in implementing its challenging human rights agenda a year since tens of … Read more: Bangladesh: Year since Hasina Fled, Rights Challenges Abound – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading