Millions in UN Funding Flow to War Profiteers and Human Rights Abusers in Syria, Study Shows
The United Nations paid out roughly $137 million to Syrian companies linked to human rights abusers, war profiteers, sanctioned people, and other … Read more: Millions in UN Funding Flow to War Profiteers and Human Rights Abusers in Syria, Study ShowsContinue Reading
Burundi: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union
The EU urges Burundi to fully cooperate with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the human rights treaty bodies and the UN … Read more: Burundi: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European UnionContinue Reading
Canada's legal responsibilities on international human rights – LawNow Magazine
Bill C-262 would hold Canadian companies accountable for adverse impacts on international human rights in their business activities. Read more: Canada's legal responsibilities on international human rights – LawNow MagazineContinue Reading
Salvadoran prosecutor rules out human rights violations – Prensa Latina
San Salvador, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) The Attorney General of El Salvador, Rodolfo Delgado, on Tuesday ruled out the violation of human rights … Read more: Salvadoran prosecutor rules out human rights violations – Prensa LatinaContinue Reading
IHC orders govt to set up human rights courts this week – Minute Mirror
He said that there are strong laws related to human rights which can deal with violations. During the hearing, Justice Minallah said that the court … Read more: IHC orders govt to set up human rights courts this week – Minute MirrorContinue Reading
Colombia Urged to Push Human Rights in Renewed Relationship With Venezuela
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia could use its restored diplomatic relations with Venezuela to help curb human rights violations in its neighbor, … Read more: Colombia Urged to Push Human Rights in Renewed Relationship With VenezuelaContinue Reading
Prosecutor's accused of human rights violations in crypto phone analysis – NL Times
… and hacking of encrypted communication services, violates fundamental human rights, over 100 criminal defense attorneys said in a joint letter. Read more: Prosecutor's accused of human rights violations in crypto phone analysis – NL TimesContinue Reading
Rights Organization Warns of Massive Human Rights Violations in Saudi Arabia
The Committee for the Defense of Human Rights in the Arabian Peninsula (CDHRAP) said in a statement that the so-called Specialized Criminal Court … Read more: Rights Organization Warns of Massive Human Rights Violations in Saudi ArabiaContinue Reading
Qatar has detained and mistreated LGBTQ people ahead of World Cup, rights group says
Security forces in Qatar arbitrarily arrested and abused LGBTQ Qataris as recently as last month, Human Rights Watch said on Monday, in the run-up … Read more: Qatar has detained and mistreated LGBTQ people ahead of World Cup, rights group saysContinue Reading
Turkey forced hundreds of migrants to return to Syria: Human Rights Watch report
The Human Rights Watch group said hundreds of Syrian men and boys have been detained, beaten and forcibly returned to their country by Turkish … Read more: Turkey forced hundreds of migrants to return to Syria: Human Rights Watch reportContinue Reading
LGBT Qataris arrested and abused just weeks before start of World Cup, rights group claims
Security forces in Qatar arbitrarily arrested and abused LGBT Qataris as recently as last month, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has claimed. Read more: LGBT Qataris arrested and abused just weeks before start of World Cup, rights group claimsContinue Reading
Award wins for Queen Mary human rights law expert
Problematizing Law, Rights, and Childhood in Israel/Palestine book … Dr Viterbo argues that the human rights community is complicit in this … Read more: Award wins for Queen Mary human rights law expertContinue Reading
Victoria's elite police unit 'acted inconsistently with human rights charter': IBAC – The Age
Victoria Police's elite CIRT tactical unit has been running high-risk operations that have resulted in serious injuries and alleged human rights … Read more: Victoria's elite police unit 'acted inconsistently with human rights charter': IBAC – The AgeContinue Reading
IG prisons faces court's wrath over human rights abuses in Adiala jail – Pakistan – Dawn
The court also ordered the government to assist the National Commission of Human Rights (NCHR) in the formation of a complaint cell in the jail to … Read more: IG prisons faces court's wrath over human rights abuses in Adiala jail – Pakistan – DawnContinue Reading
Australia 'in breach' of human rights as UN blocked from probing prisons
Australia has breached its obligations under a key United Nations instrument for preventing torture and inhuman treatment or punishment, … Read more: Australia 'in breach' of human rights as UN blocked from probing prisonsContinue Reading