Kenyans sue Britain at European Court of Human Rights over colonial abuses
Kenyans sue Britain at European Court of Human Rights over colonial abuses. Petitioners want justice for crimes committed during colonial era, … Read more: Kenyans sue Britain at European Court of Human Rights over colonial abusesContinue Reading
UN human rights office expresses concern over illegal Russian trial of Ukrainian POWs
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Tuesday denounced plans by Russian-backed authorities to allegedly try Ukrainian … Read more: UN human rights office expresses concern over illegal Russian trial of Ukrainian POWsContinue Reading
Child-friendly version of 'Mental health shapes my life': COVID-19 & kids' wellbeing (2022)
My job is to protect the rights of all children and young people in … The Australian Human Rights Commission … Menu Chevron Right Icon. Read more: Child-friendly version of 'Mental health shapes my life': COVID-19 & kids' wellbeing (2022)Continue Reading
Britain's Bill of Rights concerns UN experts – Law Society
Britain's lord chancellor Dominic Raab has rejected criticisms of a proposed Bill of Rights from seven United Nations human-rights experts, … Read more: Britain's Bill of Rights concerns UN experts – Law SocietyContinue Reading
2914th Meeting, 107th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
Human Rights Treaty Bodies … Day of General Discussion on General Recommendation n°37 on racial discrimination and the right to health. Read more: 2914th Meeting, 107th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)Continue Reading
Trial of Mariupol defenders will amount to war crime – UN Human Rights Office – Ukrinform
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights sharply condemned the intention of Russia to try the defenders of Mariupol in … Read more: Trial of Mariupol defenders will amount to war crime – UN Human Rights Office – UkrinformContinue Reading
Human Rights in the Crosshairs – Just Security
When I embarked on my career more than three decades ago, human rights were seen to matter. I first went to Central America in 1987 to document … Read more: Human Rights in the Crosshairs – Just SecurityContinue Reading
Chairperson of National Human Rights Committee meets US State Department official
Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday with Deputy Director of the US Office … Read more: Chairperson of National Human Rights Committee meets US State Department officialContinue Reading
A safe and healthy working environment is now a human right – Workplace Insight
ILO delegates have voted in favour of a resolution to make the principle of a safe and healthy work environment a human right. Read more: A safe and healthy working environment is now a human right – Workplace InsightContinue Reading
Singapore: UN rights chief welcomes repeal of colonial-era law banning sex between men
The UN human rights chief on Monday welcomed the announcement from the Prime Minister of Singapore, that the city State would move to repeal a law … Read more: Singapore: UN rights chief welcomes repeal of colonial-era law banning sex between menContinue Reading
Israeli troops raid human rights offices – Mission Network News
Palestine (MNN) — On Friday, Israeli troops raided the offices of several Palestinian human rights and aid organizations. Last year, the Israeli … Read more: Israeli troops raid human rights offices – Mission Network NewsContinue Reading
ISRAEL: INCLO Members Stand in Solidarity with Palestinian Human Rights Organizations …
ISRAEL: INCLO Members Stand in Solidarity with Palestinian Human Rights Organizations Declared Terrorist Groups by Israeli Government and Raided, Call … Read more: ISRAEL: INCLO Members Stand in Solidarity with Palestinian Human Rights Organizations …Continue Reading
PEN America Calls for the Immediate Release of Vietnamese Human Rights Defender …
Ahead of her appeal on August 25, PEN America calls on Vietnamese authorities to immediately set aside journalist and human rights defender Pham … Read more: PEN America Calls for the Immediate Release of Vietnamese Human Rights Defender …Continue Reading
Tajikistan: Autonomous Region Protesters Denied Fair Trials | Human Rights Watch
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which Tajikistan acceded to in 1999, provides that everyone charged with a criminal … Read more: Tajikistan: Autonomous Region Protesters Denied Fair Trials | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
U.S., U.N. back new human rights training for Colombia police | Reuters
The program, backed by the U.N.'s human rights and development arms, will strengthen disciplinary procedures, train cops through mandatory courses in … Read more: U.S., U.N. back new human rights training for Colombia police | ReutersContinue Reading