The person in the room? Court mulls if elephant has human rights | US news | The Guardian
Nonhuman Rights Project argues that Happy the elephant's right to 'bodily liberty' is being violated at the Bronx Zoo. Read more: The person in the room? Court mulls if elephant has human rights | US news | The GuardianContinue Reading
Human rights and dollar costs: Immigration reviews health rules | RNZ News
Health requirements for new residents are under the microscope as Immigration New Zealand examines how much certain conditions cost to treat, … Read more: Human rights and dollar costs: Immigration reviews health rules | RNZ NewsContinue Reading
Non-human rights group files habeas corpus case on behalf of 'Happy the Elephant' | WHAM
A group called the Non-human Rights Project says Happy is not only miserable, but she's being illegally held in solitary confinement. Read more: Non-human rights group files habeas corpus case on behalf of 'Happy the Elephant' | WHAMContinue Reading
UN rapporteur: Human rights in Iran severely affected by US sanctions – Press TV
A top UN human rights official has slammed the US for its brutal sanctions regime against the Islamic Republic of Iran, asserting that harsh … Read more: UN rapporteur: Human rights in Iran severely affected by US sanctions – Press TVContinue Reading
French Cement Company to Face Charges of Complicity in Human Rights Violations
Lafarge faces a court battle over allegations that it put employees at risk and financed terrorist groups in a bid to keep operating in Syria. Read more: French Cement Company to Face Charges of Complicity in Human Rights ViolationsContinue Reading
OHRC to explore best practices to promote human rights – Times of Oman
The role of national mechanisms in promoting and protecting human rights figured high in the agenda of Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) and … Read more: OHRC to explore best practices to promote human rights – Times of OmanContinue Reading
NHRC flags pollution effect on human rights – The Hindu
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday said it had issued an advisory to the Centre and State Governments on preventing, … Read more: NHRC flags pollution effect on human rights – The HinduContinue Reading
HRW decries 'serious human rights violations' in Burundi – Al Jazeera
The rights group says authorities have responded to attacks nationwide with a heavy-handed approach. Burundian police officers escort the opposition … Read more: HRW decries 'serious human rights violations' in Burundi – Al JazeeraContinue Reading
Does New York zoo elephant have human rights? State Supreme Court to decide | Fox News
"Held in isolation elephants become bored, depressed, aggressive, catatonic and fail to thrive," Nonhuman Rights Project wrote. "Human caregivers … Read more: Does New York zoo elephant have human rights? State Supreme Court to decide | Fox NewsContinue Reading
Human rights groups urge UN to use 'leverage' and probe Saudi abuses | Middle East Eye
UN Human Rights Council urged to pressure Riyadh and monitor rights situation. Read more: Human rights groups urge UN to use 'leverage' and probe Saudi abuses | Middle East EyeContinue Reading
Human Rights Watch collects evidence of Russian atrocities in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions
The international human rights organization Human Rights Watch has collected facts about the executions and torture of Ukrainians during the … Read more: Human Rights Watch collects evidence of Russian atrocities in Kyiv and Chernihiv regionsContinue Reading
State files human rights complaint against Amazon, alleges discrimination of pregnant …
The New York State Human Rights Law requires that all employers, upon request, reasonably accommodate workers with disabilities or pregnancy-related … Read more: State files human rights complaint against Amazon, alleges discrimination of pregnant …Continue Reading
Human rights must be at heart of solution to Sri Lanka crisis: UN coordinator – Saudi Gazette
Demonstrators voice their grievances against the Sri Lankan government at a protest in London, UK. COLOMBO — The severe economic crisis in Sri Lanka … Read more: Human rights must be at heart of solution to Sri Lanka crisis: UN coordinator – Saudi GazetteContinue Reading
Afghanistan: Taliban Dissolves Human Rights Commission, Deeming It 'Unnecessary' – The Quint
… used to be part of the Ashraf Ghani administration, including the human rights commission of the country, Reuters reported on Tuesday, 17 May. Read more: Afghanistan: Taliban Dissolves Human Rights Commission, Deeming It 'Unnecessary' – The QuintContinue Reading
HRW Letter to the EU on its New Partnership with the Gulf Countries | Human Rights Watch
We believe it is imperative that the Communication highlights the poor human rights situation among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members, and that … Read more: HRW Letter to the EU on its New Partnership with the Gulf Countries | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading