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The UN Human Rights Council, which will host a month-long session in Geneva from Monday (Sep 12), frequently acts to investigate and rein in. Read more: UN rights council credibility at stake over China, Russia response – CNAContinue Reading

In the wake of recent social unrest and protests across the country, U.S. Olympian and civil rights activist Tommie Smith speaks on how we can … Read more: U.S. Olympian and civil rights activist continues to advocate for social change – THV11Continue Reading

Following the reactions to human rights violations in Afghanistan, Amnesty International requested in a letter to the Permanent Representatives of … Read more: Amnesty Int'l calls for UN resolution on Afghan human rights – Pakistan ObserverContinue Reading

In such conflicts, human rights abuses add to the violations of international humanitarian law. What I saw in Bucha, Ukraine earlier this year, … Read more: The world needs a renewed push for human rights – POLITICOContinue Reading

LAHORE : AGHS Legal Aid Cell's flagship digital media project, Voicepk.net, in collaboration with South Asians for Human Rights , organised a … Read more: Conference highlights human rights issues in South Asia – The News InternationalContinue Reading

UN Document in Arabic on World about Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding and Protection and Human Rights; published on 20 Jul 2022 by UN GA. Read more: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Gerard Quinn (A …Continue Reading

On which (different) discourses are European border policies based upon? How can the rights of asylum seekers be defended if emergency measures … Read more: A permanent state of emergency? Human rights challenges at EU's external bordersContinue Reading

They ask the EU to issue a strong due diligence law that effectively prevents and holds business accountable for environmental and human rights … Read more: EU: Over 100 civil society & trade union organisations launch campaign calling on EU to …Continue Reading

The report accused China of serious human rights violations against Uyghur Muslims. Read more: China shuns co-operation with UN human rights office over report on Uyghurs policyContinue Reading

U.N. human rights monitors say they have found more evidence that Russia is torturing prisoners. U.N. watchdog says conditions at the embattled … Read more: U.S. Urges European Nations: Don't Let Putin 'Bully' Over Energy PricesContinue Reading

As the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) prepares to meet, the regime's multiple failures to protect and respect Sri Lankans are under … Read more: Sri Lanka Faces a Gathering Storm at Geneva Sessions – GroundviewsContinue Reading

Year in Review 2021. During the past year, we have sought to address various human rights concerns undertaking a number of activities. Read more: Year in Review 2021 – The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian LawContinue Reading

31, stipulates that “serious human rights violations have been … Uyghurs and other Muslims in Xinjiang may constitute crimes against humanity. Read more: China ambassador: U.N. report on Xinjiang has 'closed door of cooperation' – EuronewsContinue Reading

UN/HJC policy dialogue on corruption and human rights … The United Nations in Iraq comprises two field missions (UNAMI and UNITAD), UN Agencies, Funds … Read more: UN/HJC policy dialogue on corruption and human rights | United Nations in IraqContinue Reading