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But criticism of Bahrain's human rights record has already erupted ahead of Francis' voyage, which lasts through Sunday, as international rights … Read more: Pope visits Bahrain for interfaith talks with rights in spotlight – France 24Continue Reading

The state of human rights in the vast, mineral-rich central Asian Republic of Kazakhstan, including the continued detention of opposition leaders, … Read more: UK investigation to examine human rights abuses in Kazakhstan – The GuardianContinue Reading

The state's duty to protect against human rights abuses. State action in the form of new legislation and regulation is prompting companies to take … Read more: Addressing the 'S' in ESG – Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) | J.S. Held – JDSupraContinue Reading

This Annual Report sets out the performance of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the 2021–2022 financial year. Read more: Annual Report 2021-2022 | Australian Human Rights CommissionContinue Reading

The new U.N. human rights chief said on Wednesday there was a worrying pushback against progress in easing rights abuses, above all on gender … Read more: UN human rights chief fears pushback on gender issues, cites Iran clampdown – ReutersContinue Reading

“Latin America is currently experiencing a surge of human rights abuses in the area of religious freedom. What we are seeing is indicative of an … Read more: ADF Calls On Human Rights Commission To Defend Religious Freedom In Mexico And NicaraguaContinue Reading

… encompassing war crimes and crimes against humanity, … a global campaign to underscore the gravity on the human rights crisis in Ethiopia, … Read more: Ethiopia: On 2nd anniversary of conflict, Amnesty campaign to highlight gravity of human rights crisisContinue Reading

The conference was attended by members of the media, human rights activists, academics, entrepreneurs, members of the Bangladeshi diaspora … Read more: Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities Holds Press Conference in D.C. …Continue Reading

Concern over country's human rights record after Indian Ajit Rajagopal arrested on walk to raise awareness about climate crisis. Read more: Egyptian regime criticized as climate activist arrested in run-up to Cop27 – The GuardianContinue Reading

Human rights groups have questioned the manager's remarks and say Fifa is yet to commit to compensating workers. Read more: Southgate criticised for claiming Qatar workers 'united' in wanting World Cup – The GuardianContinue Reading

Now, all states finally have laws that conform with the ruling, marking an important step in guaranteeing civil rights to all citizens of the … Read more: Legalization Of Same-Sex Marriage In Last State In Mexico Is A Victory For Human RightsContinue Reading

John Bessler, Esq., Professor, University of Baltimore School of Law. Author of The Death Penalty's Denial of Fundamental Human Rights. Nathalie … Read more: Human Rights and the U.S. Death Penalty Webinar Series — RegistrationContinue Reading

Every industry has issues that are specific to it where there are human rights issues implicated and it's the legal department that really can … Read more: A Message for Corporate Lawyers From Human Rights Attorney Kerry KennedyContinue Reading

Equalities minister Kemi Badenoch has put a halt to any plans on banning conversion therapy. According to ITV News, the Tory MP has asked to … Read more: LGBTQ+ community 'should not have to keep fighting for basic human rights to be protectedContinue Reading