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Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says the UK is in no position to make baseless claims and raise doubts about the nature of Iran's nuclear … Read more: Iran: UK lacks any moral qualifications to level human rights claims | Al Mayadeen EnglishContinue Reading

MADRID – Human rights in Qatar will improve as it hosts people from all over the globe for the World Cup, bolstering freedom and tolerance in the … Read more: The Fiji Times » 'WC help Qatar improve on human rights'Continue Reading

We look forward to the day when all Iranians can enjoy the human rights and fundamental freedoms enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human … Read more: The United Nations Human Rights Council Holds Special Session on IranContinue Reading

Qatar's troublesome outlook on human rights has been a focal point of the tournament so far, with FIFA applying pressure on teams to not rock the … Read more: Should Wales protest for human rights at the World Cup?Continue Reading

“If we don't raise the issue of human rights when we are in countries where we know human rights abuses are taking place, we have no moral authority,” … Read more: FIFA World Cup: Qatar faces more human rights scrutiny as Sajjan returns – Global NewsContinue Reading

The United Nations' Human Rights Council launched an international investigation on Thursday into the ongoing violence by the Islamic regime in … Read more: Iran protests: UN council votes to investigate human rights abuses | The IndependentContinue Reading

Following calls from UN human rights chief Volker Türk for an independent investigation into ongoing deadly violence against protesters in Iran, … Read more: UN rights body launches Iran human rights investigation | UN NewsContinue Reading

'Fact-finding mission' will probe alleged human rights abuses in Iran, with particular focus on women and children. Read more: UN rights council moves to investigate Iran's protest crackdown – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

U.N. human-rights chief urges Iranian authorities to end 'disproportionate use of violence' against protesters. Read more: U.N. to Investigate Iran's Alleged Human–Rights Violations During Protests – WSJContinue Reading

During the UN Human Rights Council's 35th Special Session, FIDH delivered an oral statement to demand the establishment of an independent (…) Read more: Oral statement for the UN Human Rights Council's Special Session on Iran – FIDHContinue Reading

Judicial and quasi-judicial institutions play an increasingly important interpretative role in bringing international human rights law to life and … Read more: International Human Rights Law in Practice – BrillContinue Reading

NYK has established the NYK Group Human Rights Policy based on the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights adopted by the United Nations … Read more: NYK Establishes NYK Group Human Rights Policy | NYK LineContinue Reading

OTTAWA — International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan is facing opposition criticism because he did not make a public statement about human rights … Read more: Sajjan mum on human rights during World Cup visit to Qatar – MooseJawToday.comContinue Reading

OTTAWA — International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan is facing opposition criticism because he did not make a public statement about human … Read more: Sajjan mum on human rights during World Cup visit to Qatar – RMOToday.comContinue Reading