The world has seen many inspiring advances in human rights | FairPlanet
Despite a difficult operating environment for defenders of human rights, like civil society groups, climate activists, minorities and journalists, … Read more: The world has seen many inspiring advances in human rights | FairPlanetContinue Reading
Russian and Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioners to Meet in Türkiye This Week
President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is open to negotiations, but Ukraine and its ally the United States have reacted skeptically, suggesting he … Read more: Russian and Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioners to Meet in Türkiye This WeekContinue Reading
Italy's Anti-Rescue Decree Risks Increasing Deaths at Sea | Human Rights Watch
The latest migration decree by Italy's government represents a new low in its strategy of smearing and criminalizing nongovernmental organizations … Read more: Italy's Anti-Rescue Decree Risks Increasing Deaths at Sea | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Harvard rescinds fellowship offer to leading rights activist | AP News
Kenneth Roth, who was the executive director of Human Rights Watch, or HRW, until last year, was recruited by the Harvard Kennedy School's Carr Center … Read more: Harvard rescinds fellowship offer to leading rights activist | AP NewsContinue Reading
Harvard Faces Outcry for Rescinding Post to Ex-Head of Human Rights Watch over Criticism of Israel
Roth was set to begin as a senior fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Carr Center for Human Rights Policy after he retired as director of the … Read more: Harvard Faces Outcry for Rescinding Post to Ex-Head of Human Rights Watch over Criticism of IsraelContinue Reading
America is Indispensable in Protecting Human Rights and Freedom – International Policy Digest
In its efforts to advance universal human rights, the U.S. has a range of tools at its disposal. Economic sanctions can be both a deterrence and soft … Read more: America is Indispensable in Protecting Human Rights and Freedom – International Policy DigestContinue Reading
Ukraine, Iran women activists win Sweden's Olof Palme human rights prize – Al Arabiya
Three women from Ukraine, Iran and Turkey on Monday won Sweden's Olof Palme human rights prize for 2023 for championing women's rights and … Read more: Ukraine, Iran women activists win Sweden's Olof Palme human rights prize – Al ArabiyaContinue Reading
Foes of Freedom Fail Again: Daily Brief | Human Rights Watch
Every weekday, get the world's top human rights news, explored and … Holds in Brazil US Asylum Absurdity Attacks on Civil Society in Europe Take … Read more: Foes of Freedom Fail Again: Daily Brief | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Russian and Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioners to Meet in Turkey This Week
Interfax quoted the Russian commissioner, Tatiana Moskalkova, as saying the meeting with her Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Lubinets would take place … Read more: Russian and Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioners to Meet in Turkey This WeekContinue Reading
UN human rights experts demand explanation for detention of 18 Vietnamese activists
Their open letter to the government comes as Vietnam takes its place on the UN Human Rights Council. Read more: UN human rights experts demand explanation for detention of 18 Vietnamese activistsContinue Reading
Civil rights attorney to talk about the power of restorative justice | The University Record
A social justice activist and civil rights trial attorney who says restorative justice can promote peace and healing will give a virtual lecture … Read more: Civil rights attorney to talk about the power of restorative justice | The University RecordContinue Reading
BRIEF: B.C. Human Rights Tribunal Rules Standard 'Floating' Bus Design Discriminatory
Floating bus stop designs, those with raised bike lanes flowing behind or in front of them, are dangerous for people who are blind or have visual … Read more: BRIEF: B.C. Human Rights Tribunal Rules Standard 'Floating' Bus Design DiscriminatoryContinue Reading
Human Rights Ministry Raps Saudi-Led Coalition's Atrocities in Yemen's Border Areas
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Ministry of Human Rights of Yemen censured the Saudi-led coalition's atrocities against Yemeni civilians and African … Read more: Human Rights Ministry Raps Saudi-Led Coalition's Atrocities in Yemen's Border AreasContinue Reading
NUPL hopes dismissal of perjury charges filed in court vs 10 human rights defenders
A group of lawyers has expressed hope that the perjury charges filed against 10 human rights defenders by then National Security Adviser … Read more: NUPL hopes dismissal of perjury charges filed in court vs 10 human rights defendersContinue Reading
Former Human Rights Watch Head Says Harvard Kennedy School Dean Blocked …
Kenneth Roth, the former executive director of Human Rights Watch, has accused Harvard Kennedy School Dean Douglas W. Elmendorf of blocking him … Read more: Former Human Rights Watch Head Says Harvard Kennedy School Dean Blocked …Continue Reading