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The European Court of Human Rights is due to rule on admissibility and, notable for other cases too, Russia's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Read more: Ukraine, Netherlands Await Pivotal Rulings in Cases Against Russia from Previous Years of WarContinue Reading

KAMALIKA PIERIS In my view firstly, the UN Declaration of Human Rights resembles Aesop's story of the father taking the donkey to market. Read more: HUMAN RIGHTS Part 2 – LankaWebContinue Reading

B.C. human rights activist Soushiant Zanganehpour talks about mechanisms he believes the global community can take to put pressure on the Islamic … Read more: Human rights activist says global community needs to put more pressure on Islamic RepublicContinue Reading

Members of his family are now protesting through song about the UK's potential withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights. Read more: Don't miss it! Unique performance to take place today at Dornoch Green with … – Northern TimesContinue Reading

Human rights promised to the people of Hong Kong have been deliberately flouted by the former British colony and Beijing, according to a Whitehall … Read more: Britain accuses China of 'deliberately flouting' human rights in Hong Kong – The TimesContinue Reading

Following the most recent fighting, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, verified 18,096 civilian casualties since the invasion began. “This total … Read more: Ukraine: 'Humanitarian and human rights catastrophe' continues, Security Council hearsContinue Reading

“Basic human rights is not politics,” Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley said in a statement sent to AFP after Afghanistan's cricket … Read more: Cricket Australia defend withdrawing from Afghanistan series –- 'Basic human rights is not politics'Continue Reading

Charges that Human Rights Watch is biased against Israel have been leveled by the Israeli government and right-wing critics of the organization, and … Read more: Kenneth Roth on Donor-Driven Censorship—and the Challenges Facing Human Rights …Continue Reading

A convicted murderer and rapist, who complained that his prison cell was too chilly, is heading a human rights claim that could cost UK taxpayers … Read more: Killer's human rights claim over cold jail cell could cost taxpayers nearly £1m – Daily StarContinue Reading

Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley has defended CA's decision to withdraw from the series against Afghanistan, declaring “basic human rights is … Read more: 'Basic human rights is not politics': Cricket Australia boss responds to Afghanistan threatContinue Reading

Washington, DC – Human Rights First today urged Congress to abandon … Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties prepare to hold hearings this week to … Read more: Military Commissions Lack Credibility, Ultimately Make United States Less SafeContinue Reading

Every weekday, get the world's top human rights news, explored and explained by Andrew Stroehlein. See today's issue on this page. First Name. Last … Read more: A Model for Climate Success: Daily Brief | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Egypt Read Human Rights First's August 13th Letter to the Obama Administration Read Human Rights First's Blueprint on Human Rights in Egypt Read … Read more: Obama Meeting with Mubarak an opportunity to promote human rightsContinue Reading

According to this court's verdict, the initial sentences of both human rights defenders have been confirmed in their absence. Read more: Lengthy Prison sentences for Reza Shahbi and Hassan Saidi for their labour rights activities …Continue Reading