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Soundbytes: The United States Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) Pastor Apollo Quiboloy for his alleged … Read more: WATCH: SOJ Remulla on U.S. sanctions imposed vs. Quiboloy over 'human rights abuses'Continue Reading

“There is this part of me that refuses to rest until the work of championing human rights, of defending our democratic system of government, and … Read more: Detained ex-senator vows to continue the fight for human rights – PressenzaContinue Reading

The German Olympic Sports Federation has inaugurated a Human Rights Advisory Board led by former United Nations Human Rights Council President … Read more: DOSB inaugurates Human Rights Advisory Board led by Rücker – InsideTheGamesContinue Reading

Speaking during the annual Human Rights Day, Falana challenged the NBA to adopt urgent measures to end the incessant arrest and detention of … Read more: Human Rights Day: How lawyers can end rights abuse in Nigeria — FalanaContinue Reading

As part of the Quit Hate, Save Constitution campaign, the civil rights group Team Saathi organised a march on December 10, Human Rights Day, … Read more: Displaced Khori Gaon residents mark human rights day, plan protests in Jan-endContinue Reading

The military regime's human rights violations against civilians in Karen State are getting worse day by day, the Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG) … Read more: Junta's human rights violations worsen in Karen State – Burma News InternationalContinue Reading

“Tibetans have been subject to serious human rights abuse in the TAR, including arbitrary detention, extrajudicial killings, and physical abuse, as … Read more: US Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Officials over 'Serious' Human Rights Abuse in TibetContinue Reading

While Frontex argues that aerial surveillance saves lives, the evidence gathered by Human Rights Watch and Border Forensics demonstrates it is in … Read more: EU: Frontex Complicit in Abuse in Libya | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

The RSE scheme is enabling “human rights abuses”, according to a new report looking at cases of overcrowding in housing, heaters being confiscated … Read more: 'Human rights abuses': Hawke's Bay leaders react to damning RSE report – NZ HeraldContinue Reading

BY MAXIMO TORERO. ROME: This year's Human Rights Day marks the 74th year since the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human … Read more: To achieve human rights, start with food | The Manila TimesContinue Reading

The horticulture sector is “startled” by recommendations made by the Human Rights Commission, outlined in its latest report on RSE workers which … Read more: Seeka 'startled' by Human Rights Commission suggestions – NBRContinue Reading

To mark the Human Rights Day, the Legal Action Aid — a non-government organization (NGO) — organised a candlelight march at the Attari Wagah joint … Read more: Candlelight march marks Int'l Human Rights Day – Tribune IndiaContinue Reading

BRUSSELS, Belgium – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said the country's human rights issues shouldn't be “related” to negotiations of trade … Read more: Marcos to bring up human rights in talks with EU – RapplerContinue Reading

The Australian government says it is imposing targeted sanctions on Russia and Iran in response to what it called “egregious” human rights … Read more: Australia sanctions Iran, Russia for human rights violations – Voice of NigeriaContinue Reading