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Families of death row inmates in Bahrain appealed to Pope Francis on Monday to speak out against capital punishment and defend political prisoners … Read more: Pope urged to talk of human rights, political prisoners, in Bahrain visit | ReutersContinue Reading

New Zealand suspended dialogue with Iran citing the Middle East nation's denial of basic human rights and the violent suppression of protests … Read more: New Zealand suspends bilateral human rights dialogue with Iran – The HinduContinue Reading

At a briefing last week, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni was asked if the pope would speak about human rights while in Bahrain, given criticism by … Read more: Pope Francis urged to talk of human rights, political prisoners, in Bahrain visit – CNAContinue Reading

This scenario points to challenges that go beyond the electoral period and pose risks to the human rights of citizens in Brazil. Amnesty International … Read more: Brazil: Guaranteeing human rights must be a priority during transition periodContinue Reading

Canada has been carrying out a series of sanctions against Iran over alleged human rights abuses, including the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old … Read more: Canada imposes fresh Iran sanctions over human rights violations – The Economic TimesContinue Reading

Proposed law to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles is the biggest abuse of human rights in UK history, a victims' group has … Read more: Legacy Bill 'biggest abuse of human rights in UK history', says victims' groupContinue Reading

'Defenders of Human Rights': Ukraine President Beseeches Lawyers to Hold Russia Accountable for War Crimes. In a video address to thousands of … Read more: 'Defenders of Human Rights': Ukraine President Beseeches Lawyers to Hold Russia Accountable …Continue Reading

Then, as the tournament drew near, attention focussed on Qatar's questionable human rights record, their treatment of migrant workers and their … Read more: Qatar World Cup Comes With Human Rights Abuses And Controversy – ForbesContinue Reading

… on Tottenham to cut ties with their main sponsor AIA and accused the club of “collaborating with supporters of human rights abuses in Hong Kong”. Read more: Tottenham urged to ditch Chinese main sponsor AIA and 'show support for human rights …Continue Reading

Families of death row inmates in Bahrain appealed to Pope Francis, on Monday, to speak out against capital punishment and defend political … Read more: Pope urged to talk of human rights, political prisoners, in Bahrain visit – Middle East MonitorContinue Reading

Working on human rights legislation pertaining to the private sector is essential to protect individuals and communities from injustices or damage … Read more: ARDD explores business development, human rights in Jordan…Continue Reading

Marrakesh: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) and the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) H E … Read more: Al Attiyah stresses importance of independent human rights institutions | The Peninsula QatarContinue Reading

Jerry Lee Ingram showcased the exhibit “Witnesses of Justice: Exemplary Lives of Rights Activists,” featuring portraits he painted of human rights … Read more: Artist with roots in Jacksonville takes on human rights in European show | Journal-CourierContinue Reading

By Lucy Craymer. WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The New Zealand government said on Monday it has suspended its official bilateral human rights dialogue … Read more: New Zealand Suspends Bilateral Human Rights Dialogue With Iran – U.S. News & World ReportContinue Reading