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Sir – I was horrified to learn that our local Gaza partner, Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR), has been added to a US sanctions list … Read more: Letters to the Editor, September 9th: Defending human rights, strong Irish women, and the …Continue Reading

Whistleblowers are vital to our democracy, by speaking up about human rights abuses, government wrongdoing and corporate misconduct. Read more: The Whistleblower Project turns 2! – Human Rights Law CentreContinue Reading

Gaza City residents told to 'leave now', while UN human rights chief condemns Israel for 'war crime upon war crime'. Read more: Netanyahu threatens Gaza residents as UN slams Israel over 'mass killing' – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

In this publication, Technology and Human Rights Fellow Anna Romandash examines Russia's use of hybrid warfare against Ukraine, which blended … Read more: On the Digital Frontline with Russia: Hybrid Warfare, Ukraine, and Lessons Learned for the WestContinue Reading

The Dutch human rights monitor College voor de Rechten van de Mens has warned that it is becoming increasingly difficult for campaign groups and … Read more: Protest in NL is under threat, Dutch human rights body warns – DutchNews.nlContinue Reading

Political adviser Astri Menne Sjoner added: Human rights are at the heart of this election. Norway's Government Pension Fund has rightly once again … Read more: Norway election a defining moment for human rights–compliant investments – Jurist.orgContinue Reading

I also urge their backing for the right to self determination of the Palestinian people. OCR. UNITED UNITEDNATIONS NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS … Read more: UN Human Rights Council on Instagram: ""We are failing the people of #Gaza." "Where are …Continue Reading

These actions represent a grave violation of fundamental human rights — the right to life, the right to peaceful assembly, and the freedom of … Read more: #Nepal: We are shocked by the killings and injury of protesters today and urge a prompt and …Continue Reading

News and Press Release in English on World and 4 other countries about Protection and Human Rights; published on 8 Sep 2025 by OHCHR. Read more: HC Türk updates the Human Rights Council: “We need to safeguard eighty years of … – ReliefWebContinue Reading

GENEVA (Reuters) -The United Nations human rights' chief warned on Monday that "disturbing trends", including the glorification of violence and … Read more: Rules of war being 'shredded' amid global rights violations, says UN human rights chiefContinue Reading

175 likes, 10 comments – humanrightscouncil on September 8, 2025: ""#Gaza is a graveyard." Speaking at the @unitednations Human Rights Council, … Read more: "#Gaza is a graveyard." Speaking at the @unitednations Human Rights Council … – InstagramContinue Reading

The UN human rights chief condemned Israel for 'mass killing' of Palestinian civilians in Gaza and 'hindering of sufficient lifesaving aid,' … Read more: UN human rights chief condemns 'mass killing' in Gaza | REUTERS – YouTubeContinue Reading

To protect them from harm and to respect their fundamental human rights. OCR. UNITED UNITEDNATIONS NATIONS HUMAN HUMANRIGHTS RIGHTS RIGHTS OFFICE … Read more: All States have a duty to treat everyone, including political opponents, fairly; to protect them …Continue Reading

This was the fourth edition of the De Sanctis Prize for Human Rights, which honours individuals and organisations that, through their work, uphold … Read more: The Venice Commission of the Council of Europe receives the De Sanctis Prize for Human RightsContinue Reading