Alberta's human rights commission chief under fire for Islamophobic book review – CBC
Collin May, who was recently appointed chief of the Alberta Human Rights Commission and Tribunals, said in a 2009 academic book review that Islam … Read more: Alberta's human rights commission chief under fire for Islamophobic book review – CBCContinue Reading
Afghanistan | Country Page | World – Human Rights Watch
The Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021 and imposed policies severely restricting basic rights–particularly those of women and girls. Read more: Afghanistan | Country Page | World – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Oil trumps human rights as Biden forced to compromise in Middle East – The Guardian
Oil trumps human rights as Biden forced to compromise in Middle East. US president's attempts to ostracise Saudi crown prince were foiled by a … Read more: Oil trumps human rights as Biden forced to compromise in Middle East – The GuardianContinue Reading
Meta platforms in India found exposed to human rights risks due to 3rd party action
Meta platforms, which include Facebook and Whatsapp, were found exposed to human right risks such as 'restrictions of freedom of expression and … Read more: Meta platforms in India found exposed to human rights risks due to 3rd party actionContinue Reading
Meta platforms in India exposed to human rights risks due to 3rd party action
The report is based on an independent human rights impact assessment (HRIA) commissioned in 2019 by Meta on potential human rights risks in India and … Read more: Meta platforms in India exposed to human rights risks due to 3rd party actionContinue Reading
Sajid Hussain on violations of human rights in Jammu & Kashmir – EU Today
"Our organization, the United Kashmir Peoples National Party (UKPNP), is deeply concerned with violations of human rights in the princely state of … Read more: Sajid Hussain on violations of human rights in Jammu & Kashmir – EU TodayContinue Reading
Ukraine's oldest human rights group fights for LGBTQ equality
Their lineage dates back to the days of the Soviet Union; operating under the name “Memorial” it was the first human rights group recognized by … Read more: Ukraine's oldest human rights group fights for LGBTQ equalityContinue Reading
Biden defends Saudi trip, says will not avoid human rights – Nation Thailand
US President Joe Biden said on Thursday he would not avoid talking about human rights when he visits Saudi Arabia on the second leg of his Middle … Read more: Biden defends Saudi trip, says will not avoid human rights – Nation ThailandContinue Reading
Examining Civil Rights Litigation Reform, Part 2: State and Local Government Employer Liability
Those unable to travel or access medication abortion will be forced to carry pregnancies against their will, a grave violation of their human rights. Read more: Examining Civil Rights Litigation Reform, Part 2: State and Local Government Employer LiabilityContinue Reading
China leader Xi visits Xinjiang amid human rights concerns – AP News
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited Xinjiang in the country's northwest this week amid concerns over China's detention of a million … Read more: China leader Xi visits Xinjiang amid human rights concerns – AP NewsContinue Reading
Meta Human Rights Report: A Flippant Account Overlooking India's Deep-Rooted Problems
Meta released the Meta Human Rights Report July 2022, with very limited coverage of the human rights impact when it comes to India. Read more: Meta Human Rights Report: A Flippant Account Overlooking India's Deep-Rooted ProblemsContinue Reading
Facebook owner Meta releases first human rights report – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook owner Meta released its first annual human rights report on Thursday, following years of… Read more: Facebook owner Meta releases first human rights report – Newspaper – DAWN.COMContinue Reading
Biden arrives in Saudi Arabia, will discuss human rights, 'energy security,' officials say
… Friday ahead of an energy summit in the kingdom where administration officials say he will focus on energy security and the issue of human rights. Read more: Biden arrives in Saudi Arabia, will discuss human rights, 'energy security,' officials sayContinue Reading
As Biden visits, a look at those targeted in Saudi Arabia – AP News
“I always bring up human rights,” Biden told reporters on the eve of his Saudi visit but stressed the purpose of his trip is “broader” and … Read more: As Biden visits, a look at those targeted in Saudi Arabia – AP NewsContinue Reading
Virtual student event NEXT WEEK: How to become a human rights lawyer – Legal Cheek
An interest in protecting human rights is what draws many to the law, but only a select few manage to forge a career in this fascinating and … Read more: Virtual student event NEXT WEEK: How to become a human rights lawyer – Legal CheekContinue Reading