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… to highlight issues of inclusion and human rights, including LGBTQ+ rights in host nation Qatar and the ongoing anti-regime protests in Iran. Read more: World Cup stage used to promote inclusion, human rights – CBS NewsContinue Reading

Sources: Amnesty International/Human Rights Watch/equaldex.com/1ITUC/WEF Gender Gap Report/RSF.org. Read more: Human Rights In Qatar | Barron'sContinue Reading

Some religious minorities, including followers of the Ahmadiyah and Shia, continue to be the subject of officially sanctioned persecutions. Read more: Indonesia's human rights on trial – Editorial – The Jakarta PostContinue Reading

Iranian security forces raped protesters, human rights groups say. One woman protesting the death of Mahsa Amini was haemorrhaging after being … Read more: Iranian security forces raped protesters, human rights groups say – The TelegraphContinue Reading

Hansi Flick and Joshua Kimmich addressed FIFA's banning of the OneLove armband, with both expressing disappointment on Tuesday. Read more: 'I'm sorry we can't take a stand for human rights, apparently' – Flick frustrated by FIFA's …Continue Reading

Maarten are coordinated by the Human Rights Platform, an inter-ministerial work group, and chaired by the Department of Foreign Relations. In regard … Read more: St. Maarten delegation defends human rights record in Geneva – The Daily HeraldContinue Reading

Religious freedom and related human rights in India are under ongoing threat, the U. S. Commission for International Religious Freedom alleged on … Read more: Religious freedom, related human rights in India under threat: U.S. body – The HinduContinue Reading

Those honored will be recognized at the 37th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Breakfast on January 16 at the Koury Convention Center. Read more: Human Rights Commission Seeks 'Every Day' Civil Rights Champions | City NewsContinue Reading

Brexiteer takes case to European Court of Human Rights – despite previously railing against Strasbourg influence. Read more: Former Tory MP Owen Paterson claims 'unfair' lobbying investigation breached his human rightsContinue Reading

The UK remains part of the Convention, which the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg adjudicates. Mr Paterson's case was lodged with the … Read more: Brexiteer Owen Paterson sues government in European Court of Human Rights over 'unfair …Continue Reading

Owen Paterson is suing the Government in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) for a breach of his human rights over last year's ruling by … Read more: Eurosceptic Owen Paterson sues Britain in European human rights court – The TelegraphContinue Reading

'They went to the oldest institution in UK history and told them what they were doing wrong,' said RFK Human Rights President Kerry Kennedy, removing … Read more: MAUREEN CALLAHAN: Kennedy gets Baldwin to give Markle… a human rights award … – Daily MailContinue Reading

Our team at the Center for Human Rights in Iran is in daily contact with Iranians throughout the country. In regular updates posted below, … Read more: Iran Protests: Voices from Iran (Updated) – Center for Human Rights in IranContinue Reading

Owen Paterson taking UK to human rights court after lobbying scandal. Former MP, who once argued UK should break free from Strasbourg court, … Read more: Owen Paterson taking UK to human rights court after lobbying scandal – The GuardianContinue Reading