Important steps on human rights – Opinion – Al-Ahram Weekly
This year opened with important developments intended to guarantee the observance of human rights in Egypt, writes Eman Ragab. Read more: Important steps on human rights – Opinion – Al-Ahram WeeklyContinue Reading
Iran says Prince Harry killing 25 Taliban means UK in 'no position to preach about human …
… those who turn a blind eye to this war crime, are in no position to preach others on human rights,” the foreign ministry tweeted on Tuesday. Read more: Iran says Prince Harry killing 25 Taliban means UK in 'no position to preach about human …Continue Reading
States can greatly benefit from UPR while promoting and protecting human rights | Phnom Penh Post
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR), since its inception in 2008, has proved as one of the most satisfying and successful Human Rights Council … Read more: States can greatly benefit from UPR while promoting and protecting human rights | Phnom Penh PostContinue Reading
Oman Human Rights Commission probes Chadian women case
Muscat: The Oman Human Rights Commission (OHRC) followed up on the video regarding some officials and a number of Chadian women. Read more: Oman Human Rights Commission probes Chadian women caseContinue Reading
Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes Cragg-Gore as new commissioner
The Canadian Human Rights Commission has announced the appointment of its new full-time commissioner, Sasha Kiran Cragg-Gore. Read more: Canadian Human Rights Commission welcomes Cragg-Gore as new commissionerContinue Reading
Youngkin rips Fairfax schools for merit scandal, warns of 'human rights violation'
"The failure of numerous Fairfax County schools to inform students of their national merit awards could serve as a Virginia human rights violation … Read more: Youngkin rips Fairfax schools for merit scandal, warns of 'human rights violation'Continue Reading
Honduran activists demand action after killing of water defenders – Al Jazeera
In a statement, the Honduran human rights secretariat condemned the killing of Dominguez and Bonilla and called for a transparent investigation. Read more: Honduran activists demand action after killing of water defenders – Al JazeeraContinue Reading
Five important advances to human rights in Latin America | FairPlanet
Despite the abuses of liberties in the region, Latin America has also recorded recent progress in securing human rights. Read more: Five important advances to human rights in Latin America | FairPlanetContinue Reading
Security Council: UN rights official raises concerns over Ukraine religious freedoms
Addressing the Security Council on Tuesday, Ilze Brands Kehris, the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, expressed concern about … Read more: Security Council: UN rights official raises concerns over Ukraine religious freedomsContinue Reading
Human Rights Watch: High levels of violence, impunity key challenges facing Mexico
A major NGO just published its annual report on the state of human rights in dozens of countries around the world. Tyler Mattiace, the group's … Read more: Human Rights Watch: High levels of violence, impunity key challenges facing MexicoContinue Reading
Angola: Human rights violations not a government policy – minister | – Macau Business
International, MNA | The secretary of state for justice for human rights and citizenship has said that Angola is monitoring complaints about human … Read more: Angola: Human rights violations not a government policy – minister | – Macau BusinessContinue Reading
Unilateral conversion is a violation of human rights — Sisters in Islam – Malay Mail
… advancing the rights of Muslim women in Malaysia within the framework of Islam, universal human rights principles, constitutional guarantees, … Read more: Unilateral conversion is a violation of human rights — Sisters in Islam – Malay MailContinue Reading
UN Human Rights on Twitter: " #BurkinaFaso: UN Human Rights chief @volker_turk alarmed by …
alarmed by abduction of at least 50 women in Arbinda last week. He calls for their immediate release & for a prompt & effective investigation to … Read more: UN Human Rights on Twitter: " #BurkinaFaso: UN Human Rights chief @volker_turk alarmed by …Continue Reading
A conscious society will ensure protection of human rights – The Hindu
All human beings are born free and entitled to live with honour, dignity and all the basic rights and freedoms. These basic rights are called human … Read more: A conscious society will ensure protection of human rights – The HinduContinue Reading
Arms exports and human rights – Social Europe
National and EU-level controls can restrain the export of arms to countries with dodgy human-rights records (AlexLMX/shutterstock.com). Read more: Arms exports and human rights – Social EuropeContinue Reading