Gibson Dunn hires Asia head and human rights judge – Global Arbitration Review
… Asia – while the London office welcomes of counsel Robert Spano, who has just stepped down as president of the European Court of Human Rights. Read more: Gibson Dunn hires Asia head and human rights judge – Global Arbitration ReviewContinue Reading
Law Pod UK latest episode: Cryptocurrencies & NFTS – are they "property"?
As Robert points out in this episode, property rights are useful because they can be enforced against the whole world, whereas other legal rights … Read more: Law Pod UK latest episode: Cryptocurrencies & NFTS – are they "property"?Continue Reading
Human rights belong at the heart of climate change debate, urges Türk – UN News
Humanity's basic right to life is being threatened by insufficient action in the face of the climate emergency, UN High Commissioner for Human … Read more: Human rights belong at the heart of climate change debate, urges Türk – UN NewsContinue Reading
Bahrain's human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review – OHCHR
GENEVA (2 November 2022) – Bahrain's human rights record will be examined by the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working … Read more: Bahrain's human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review – OHCHRContinue Reading
Pope visits Bahrain for interfaith talks with rights in spotlight – France 24
But criticism of Bahrain's human rights record has already erupted ahead of Francis' voyage, which lasts through Sunday, as international rights … Read more: Pope visits Bahrain for interfaith talks with rights in spotlight – France 24Continue Reading
UK investigation to examine human rights abuses in Kazakhstan – The Guardian
The state of human rights in the vast, mineral-rich central Asian Republic of Kazakhstan, including the continued detention of opposition leaders, … Read more: UK investigation to examine human rights abuses in Kazakhstan – The GuardianContinue Reading
Addressing the 'S' in ESG – Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) | J.S. Held – JDSupra
The state's duty to protect against human rights abuses. State action in the form of new legislation and regulation is prompting companies to take … Read more: Addressing the 'S' in ESG – Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) | J.S. Held – JDSupraContinue Reading
Annual Report 2021-2022 | Australian Human Rights Commission
This Annual Report sets out the performance of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the 2021–2022 financial year. Read more: Annual Report 2021-2022 | Australian Human Rights CommissionContinue Reading
UN human rights chief fears pushback on gender issues, cites Iran clampdown – Reuters
The new U.N. human rights chief said on Wednesday there was a worrying pushback against progress in easing rights abuses, above all on gender … Read more: UN human rights chief fears pushback on gender issues, cites Iran clampdown – ReutersContinue Reading
ADF Calls On Human Rights Commission To Defend Religious Freedom In Mexico And Nicaragua
“Latin America is currently experiencing a surge of human rights abuses in the area of religious freedom. What we are seeing is indicative of an … Read more: ADF Calls On Human Rights Commission To Defend Religious Freedom In Mexico And NicaraguaContinue Reading
Ethiopia: On 2nd anniversary of conflict, Amnesty campaign to highlight gravity of human rights crisis
… encompassing war crimes and crimes against humanity, … a global campaign to underscore the gravity on the human rights crisis in Ethiopia, … Read more: Ethiopia: On 2nd anniversary of conflict, Amnesty campaign to highlight gravity of human rights crisisContinue Reading
Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities Holds Press Conference in D.C. …
The conference was attended by members of the media, human rights activists, academics, entrepreneurs, members of the Bangladeshi diaspora … Read more: Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities Holds Press Conference in D.C. …Continue Reading
Egyptian regime criticized as climate activist arrested in run-up to Cop27 – The Guardian
Concern over country's human rights record after Indian Ajit Rajagopal arrested on walk to raise awareness about climate crisis. Read more: Egyptian regime criticized as climate activist arrested in run-up to Cop27 – The GuardianContinue Reading
Southgate criticised for claiming Qatar workers 'united' in wanting World Cup – The Guardian
Human rights groups have questioned the manager's remarks and say Fifa is yet to commit to compensating workers. Read more: Southgate criticised for claiming Qatar workers 'united' in wanting World Cup – The GuardianContinue Reading
Legalization Of Same-Sex Marriage In Last State In Mexico Is A Victory For Human Rights
Now, all states finally have laws that conform with the ruling, marking an important step in guaranteeing civil rights to all citizens of the … Read more: Legalization Of Same-Sex Marriage In Last State In Mexico Is A Victory For Human RightsContinue Reading