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The resolution expresses grave concern regarding the deteriorating human rights situation in Russia – including severe restrictions on freedoms of … Read more: Outcomes of the 51st Session of the UN Human Rights Council – State DepartmentContinue Reading

Iran was sanctioned by the European Union on Monday for the death of a 22-year-old woman while in custody of the regime's so-called morality … Read more: EU sanctions Iran for human rights abuses after 22-year-old woman dies in custody of so …Continue Reading

Several European Union foreign ministers on Monday called for sanctions against Iran over the transfer of Iranian drones to Russia, as the bloc … Read more: EU slaps human rights sanctions on Iran, warns of more over Ukraine | ReutersContinue Reading

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a complaint by Ish Aderonmu, a Black student who alleged Toronto Metropolitan University's law … Read more: Human Rights Tribunal dismisses law student's complaint against TMU law schoolContinue Reading

As of today, the Austrian Volker Türk is in office as the new United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Already experienced, Türk has … Read more: New UN Human Rights Chief on his First Day in Office – Vindobona.orgContinue Reading

Several European Union foreign ministers on Monday called for sanctions against Iran over the transfer of Iranian drones to Russia, … Read more: EU slaps human rights sanctions on Iran, warns of more over Ukraine | Cyprus MailContinue Reading

UK Human Rights Blog – 1 Crown Office Row … jury acquittal of Colston 4 that ECHR rights were not engaged where damage to property was criminal … Read more: The Weekly Round-up: strike action, modern slavery, and electronic taggingContinue Reading

… support for chaos, riots and insecurity in Iran has once again laid bare the fallacy of the US' advocacy for human rights, peace and security. Read more: Iranian President Debunks US' Fake Support for Human Rights – Politics newsContinue Reading

Following a fire and news of dead and wounded at Evin prison in Tehran on Saturday night, Iran Human Rights said: "It's more necessary than ever … Read more: Iran Human Rights calls for UN mechanism to prevent further atrocities following Evin prison fireContinue Reading

As David Boyd, the UN's independent expert on human rights and the environment explains: “These resolutions may seem abstract, but they are a catalyst … Read more: The UN says access to a healthy environment is a human right. Here's what it … – Yahoo NewsContinue Reading

“The important thing to do is to change the thinking and views of the Vietnamese authorities on human rights issues,” an activist in Hanoi told RFA, … Read more: Vietnam needs an improved awareness of human rights now it is on the UNHRCContinue Reading

Participants will include representatives from the African Union Anti-Corruption Advisory Board, the African Court on Human and People's Rights, the … Read more: Nairobi set to host Governance, Democracy and Human Rights in Africa conference – KBCContinue Reading

Leading human rights groups including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have accused Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi's … Read more: Senator blocks million in U.S. military aid to Egypt over rights concerns | ReutersContinue Reading

Human Rights and Business in Myanmar · Follow us on social media · Media · Student links · About us · Connect. Read more: Human Rights and Business in Myanmar – Sydney Southeast Asia CentreContinue Reading