New Canadian Bar Association BC president says his human rights law background fits with new role
That day job is practising human rights law at the Community Legal Services Association (CLAS) Human Rights Clinic, where he has been for almost … Read more: New Canadian Bar Association BC president says his human rights law background fits with new roleContinue Reading
Myanmar: UN experts urge more help for human rights defenders in push for accountability
GENEVA (16 September 2022) – UN experts said today human rights defenders documenting and responding to atrocities by Myanmar's military junta … Read more: Myanmar: UN experts urge more help for human rights defenders in push for accountabilityContinue Reading
Russia ceases to be party to the European Convention on Human Rights – Newsroom
Under the European Convention on Human Rights, Russia has a binding legal obligation to implement judgments and decisions from the Court. The Council … Read more: Russia ceases to be party to the European Convention on Human Rights – NewsroomContinue Reading
ID: OHCHR report on privacy (Cont'd) – 11th Meeting, 51st Regular Session of Human Rights Council
CONTINUED – Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the report identifying recent trends and challenges with regard to the human right … Read more: ID: OHCHR report on privacy (Cont'd) – 11th Meeting, 51st Regular Session of Human Rights CouncilContinue Reading
Four UNCSA short films to screen at Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival
"Anita," "Sell the Girl," "Suga Brown" and "Sunset" will all screen on opening day of the 4th Annual Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival … Read more: Four UNCSA short films to screen at Morehouse College Human Rights Film FestivalContinue Reading
Egypt Is Hosting COP27; Human Rights Watch calls out the region for thwarting … – YouTube
Egypt will be hosting annual conference of the parties in November, a major UN event, Cop27 will be attended by nearly 200 countries. Read more: Egypt Is Hosting COP27; Human Rights Watch calls out the region for thwarting … – YouTubeContinue Reading
Human rights complaint alleges census failed to include LGBTIQ+ community | SBS News
The lack of a census question about sexual orientation and assumptions about family make-up breached human rights, a Sydney mother claims. Read more: Human rights complaint alleges census failed to include LGBTIQ+ community | SBS NewsContinue Reading
Targeting Russia's Senior Officials, Defense Industrial Base, Financial Infrastructure …
We are also taking actions against a Russian military intelligence agency and against individuals connected to human rights abuses, both in the … Read more: Targeting Russia's Senior Officials, Defense Industrial Base, Financial Infrastructure …Continue Reading
Communication project aims to enhance public awareness of human rights – Vietnamplus
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has signed a decision approving a project to strengthen communications on human rights in Vietnam in the … Read more: Communication project aims to enhance public awareness of human rights – VietnamplusContinue Reading
EU nations to UN: Monitor human rights issues in Russia – WPTV
All European Union countries except for Hungary have agreed to appoint an expert monitor for human rights issues in Russia. Read more: EU nations to UN: Monitor human rights issues in Russia – WPTVContinue Reading
The Human Rights Coalition of Alachua County offers Community ID program | WGFL
This Sunday, the city will host the Greater Gainesville International Festival and Longest Table Event. The Human Rights Coalition of Alachua County … Read more: The Human Rights Coalition of Alachua County offers Community ID program | WGFLContinue Reading
Statement on the Adoption of the Guidelines on Respect for Human Rights in Responsible …
Training and guidance sessions on Human Rights Due Diligence are being delivered in Japan and 17 countries where the supply chain of Japanese … Read more: Statement on the Adoption of the Guidelines on Respect for Human Rights in Responsible …Continue Reading
Shandro fires Chief of Alberta Human Rights Commission who refused to resign
The chief of Alberta's Human Rights Commission is refusing to quit after Justice Minister Tyler Shandro called for his resignation. Read more: Shandro fires Chief of Alberta Human Rights Commission who refused to resignContinue Reading
Human Rights Law Centre appoints Caitlin Reiger as new CEO
Reiger is a transitional justice and human rights specialist who has worked closely with civil society and victims' groups, governments, UN agencies, … Read more: Human Rights Law Centre appoints Caitlin Reiger as new CEOContinue Reading
Haiti collapses between violence and violation of human rights – Dominican Today
In recent months, the wave of gang violence has killed hundreds of people, deepening the country's political and human rights crisis, according to … Read more: Haiti collapses between violence and violation of human rights – Dominican TodayContinue Reading