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News and Press Release in English on Ethiopia about Protection and Human Rights and Safety and Security; published on 18 Oct 2022 by OHCHR. Read more: UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk warns of devastating impact of continued hostilities on …Continue Reading

“I appreciate the partnership of San José State University's Human Rights Institute in helping us develop and pass AB 655, the CLEAR Act, … Read more: Governor Newsom Signs Bill Co-Sponsored by SJSU's Human Rights Institute Signed Into LawContinue Reading

“The bottom line is this. Human rights must be at the heart of all climate action – mitigation, adaptation, and addressing loss & damage. Read more: Human Rights and Climate Change – Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)Continue Reading

The Nuremberg Code (1947) set out guidelines of 'permissible medical experiments'. Around the same time, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights … Read more: Why and how science should respect the dignity and rights of all humans – NatureContinue Reading

Awarding major sporting events to autocratic states such as Qatar increases repression rather than improving human rights, a study has concluded. Read more: Human rights abuses worsen in regimes hosting big sports events | The TimesContinue Reading

Changes to the National Security Bill “go too far”, said the Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR), and put freedom of speech at risk. The committee … Read more: Changes to UK espionage laws will interfere 'with human rights', say MPs – The NationalContinue Reading

Following legislative scrutiny of the National Security Bill, the Joint Committee on Human Rights has warned the draft legislation risks … Read more: Committee calls for amendments to National Security BillContinue Reading

The National Human Rights Commission has called on the various political parties in Nigeria to ensure that human rights protection remained a … Read more: 2023 Campaigns: Commission urges Political Parties to protect Human RightsContinue Reading

Since June, Human Rights Watch has interviewed five fighters from armed groups, seven witnesses of abuses and family members of victims, … Read more: DR Congo: Army Units Aided Abusive Armed Groups | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Joint Civil Society letter bringing to the attention of EU member states a number of serious shortcomings in the Council position on the … Read more: Ensure fundamental rights protections in the Council position on the AI ActContinue Reading

WASHINGTON (AP) — A veteran senator's objections over Egypt's human rights record, including its holding of an estimated 60000 political … Read more: Senator's human rights objections block some US aid to Egypt – KTAR NewsContinue Reading

New reporting says the Biden Administration plans to review the United States' relationship with ally Saudi Arabia amidst rising gas prices. Read more: Gas Prices, Not Human Rights, Finally Spur U.S. To Look At Saudi Ties | The Mehdi Hasan ShowContinue Reading

Displacement, Human Rights, and Sexual and Reproductive Health – Conceptualising Gender Protection Gaps in Latin America; Focusing on migration … Read more: Displacement, Human Rights, and Sexual and Reproductive Health – Bristol University PressContinue Reading

“The Committee on the Rights of the Child will continue to closely monitor the situation in Iran and liaise with other relevant human rights bodies to … Read more: Killings and detentions of children in Iran must end, UN child rights committee urgesContinue Reading