The UN says access to a healthy environment is a human right. Here's what it means for Australia
Australia is one of the last nations holding out against legislating the human right to a healthy environment. Read more: The UN says access to a healthy environment is a human right. Here's what it means for AustraliaContinue Reading
National plan to end gender-based violence must be fully resourced to achieve results
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022 to 2032 and calls for all … Read more: National plan to end gender-based violence must be fully resourced to achieve resultsContinue Reading
Federal government must pursue ambitious reforms to secure a healthier democracy
The Human Rights Law Centre will today appear before the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (Committee), to advocate for reforms that … Read more: Federal government must pursue ambitious reforms to secure a healthier democracyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka: Draft 'Rehabilitation' Law Would Spur Abuse – Human Rights Watch
The Sri Lankan government should withdraw a draft law that would give the authorities broad powers to detain people in military-run … Read more: Sri Lanka: Draft 'Rehabilitation' Law Would Spur Abuse – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara's Travel to Indonesia and New York
This event will highlight the nexus of human rights and the historic UN Security Council Resolution 2475 on persons with disabilities in conflict. In … Read more: Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara's Travel to Indonesia and New YorkContinue Reading
New report aims to help fast-track Australia's OPCAT implementation process
A new report released today by the Australian Human Rights Commission outlines activities required to expedite Australia's sluggish approach to … Read more: New report aims to help fast-track Australia's OPCAT implementation processContinue Reading
Liberia: “Remain Resilient and Uncompromising About Human Rights Issues” – Cllr. Yvette …
Before officially launching the Women Human Rights Defenders Network of Liberia, Cllr. Chesson-Gibson recalled the strides made by Liberian … Read more: Liberia: “Remain Resilient and Uncompromising About Human Rights Issues” – Cllr. Yvette …Continue Reading
[INTERVIEW] Moon partly responsible for Korea's failure to keep UN Human Rights Council seat
Phil Robertson, deputy director of Human Rights Watch's Asia division, said he believes Moon is not free of responsibility for the seat loss. Read more: [INTERVIEW] Moon partly responsible for Korea's failure to keep UN Human Rights Council seatContinue Reading
Global significance of China's human rights progress – Opinion – Chinadaily.com.cn
Had China made no progress in human rights, the history of human civilization would have been bleak in the first 20 years of the 21st century. Since … Read more: Global significance of China's human rights progress – Opinion – Chinadaily.com.cnContinue Reading
(W. E. Talk) Global Significance of China's Human Rights Progress – Ecns.cn
In the past, due to China's relatively slow development of human rights, China responded with silence or limited rebuttal to the West's accusations, … Read more: (W. E. Talk) Global Significance of China's Human Rights Progress – Ecns.cnContinue Reading
Global significance of China's human rights progress – Chinadaily.com.cn
First, China's human rights progress shines highlight on the global efforts to advance human civilization in the 21st century. Since the start of the … Read more: Global significance of China's human rights progress – Chinadaily.com.cnContinue Reading
China true defender of human rights – Opinion – Chinadaily.com.cn
China true defender of human rights. By Ahmed Majdalani | China Daily | Updated: 2022-10-17 07:36. Read more: China true defender of human rights – Opinion – Chinadaily.com.cnContinue Reading
Qatar World Cup accused of imposing 'chilling' restrictions on media – The Guardian
James Lynch, from FairSquare, a London-based human rights group, said the rules were an “extraordinarily sweeping range of restrictions” that … Read more: Qatar World Cup accused of imposing 'chilling' restrictions on media – The GuardianContinue Reading
University of Huddersfield: Calls to end links with Bahraini police force – BBC News
'Human rights abuses'. In response to the allegations, the Bahrain embassy in the UK told the BBC it had put measures in place to stop human … Read more: University of Huddersfield: Calls to end links with Bahraini police force – BBC NewsContinue Reading
Chinese investors dogged by human rights violations controversy in Zimbabwe
Chinese-run companies in Zimbabwe have been dogged by controversy with gross human rights violations and safety norms for mining workers. Read more: Chinese investors dogged by human rights violations controversy in ZimbabweContinue Reading