COP27 puts the spotlight on Egypt's human rights record – Financial Times
By default, the UN meeting has given rare space for Egyptian civil society to voice to the world its anger over the appalling human rights record of … Read more: COP27 puts the spotlight on Egypt's human rights record – Financial TimesContinue Reading
Bundesliga fans unite in series of protests against Qatar's human rights record
“The decision is wrong because Qatar is a country where human rights don't apply, where migrant workers are heavily exploited, where homosexuality is … Read more: Bundesliga fans unite in series of protests against Qatar's human rights recordContinue Reading
Join FNF's Poems of Liberty contest, Human Rights edition – ALDE Party
On International Human Rights Day, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) and the Hungarian Free Market Foundation launched the second … Read more: Join FNF's Poems of Liberty contest, Human Rights edition – ALDE PartyContinue Reading
Human rights lawyer cycles 1250 miles back to UK after delivering aid to Ukraine
A Scottish human rights lawyer, who went out to Ukraine to help deliver aid to the war-torn country, has cycled 1,250 miles back to her home in … Read more: Human rights lawyer cycles 1250 miles back to UK after delivering aid to UkraineContinue Reading
World Cup: France pledge to financially support NGOs that work for the protection of human rights
France have pledged to financially support non-governmental organisations (NGOs) which work towards the protection of human rights. Read more: World Cup: France pledge to financially support NGOs that work for the protection of human rightsContinue Reading
Socceroos shift focus away from human rights to World Cup | Stadium Astro
'We covered what should be heard,' Mitchell Duke says Australia have highlighted human rights issues in Qatar. Read more: Socceroos shift focus away from human rights to World Cup | Stadium AstroContinue Reading
Dundee pub bosses snub World Cup screenings over Qatar human rights record
The Salty Dog and Pillars bars in Dundee city centre will boycott the World Cup in Qatar due to concerns about human rights. Read more: Dundee pub bosses snub World Cup screenings over Qatar human rights recordContinue Reading
New Report Details Gaps in Multilateral Use of Magnitsky Sanctions – Human Rights First
“Targeted sanctions can play an important role in providing a measure of justice for victims of torture and other human rights violations. The … Read more: New Report Details Gaps in Multilateral Use of Magnitsky Sanctions – Human Rights FirstContinue Reading
Silence of World Cup stadium architects "assists" Qatar's sportswashing attempts – Dezeen
Architects of the World Cup stadiums should speak out on human rights issues or risk helping Qatar's "sportswashing attempts", says Amnesty … Read more: Silence of World Cup stadium architects "assists" Qatar's sportswashing attempts – DezeenContinue Reading
New Policy Brief: 'Foreign Policy and Promotion of Human Rights for Atrocity Prevention'
Distinguish human rights protection and atrocity early warning from strategies aimed at democracy promotion, governance/institution building, trade, … Read more: New Policy Brief: 'Foreign Policy and Promotion of Human Rights for Atrocity Prevention'Continue Reading
Should Climate Groups Become Human Rights Advocates? COP 27, Egypt, And Greenpeace
Should climate activists name-and-shame Egypt, the COP27 host, for its poor human rights record? This depends on theory of change. Read more: Should Climate Groups Become Human Rights Advocates? COP 27, Egypt, And GreenpeaceContinue Reading
Somalia: Amnesty International urges new government to adopt 10-point human rights plan
Amnesty International is today presenting the Somali government with a 10-point plan, outlining the steps it must take to improve the human rights … Read more: Somalia: Amnesty International urges new government to adopt 10-point human rights planContinue Reading
Setting human–rights due diligence back on track – Oliver Roethig – Social Europe
A carve-out for the finance sector would water down the ambition of the EU's human-rights due-diligence legislation. Read more: Setting human–rights due diligence back on track – Oliver Roethig – Social EuropeContinue Reading
Dua Lipa and Rod Stewart have been vocal about human rights abuses at the host nation
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to start on Sunday in Qatar as allegations of widespread human rights abuses, including the deaths of 6500 … Read more: Dua Lipa and Rod Stewart have been vocal about human rights abuses at the host nationContinue Reading
US, Dutch World Cup teams to protest Qatar human rights | RNZ News
The United States and the Netherlands will be among teams making protests about the human rights record of host Qatar at the FIFA men's World Cup. Read more: US, Dutch World Cup teams to protest Qatar human rights | RNZ NewsContinue Reading