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Children's Rights · Civil Liberties and Human Rights · Claims Against the Police and Public Authorities · Immigration Detention Civil Claims … Read more: 'Re A: Post-adoption contact order: indicative of a new approach?' published in Family Law JournalContinue Reading

The Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative, housed in the Civil Rights Division, hosted today's meeting with state and local civil and human rights … Read more: Readout of Justice Department's Civil Rights Division Quarterly Meeting with State and …Continue Reading

“These atrocious punishments are clear violations of human rights and must be immediately halted”. Calls for moratorium. The UN Assistance Mission in … Read more: Public execution in Afghanistan condemned as 'clear human rights violation' | UN NewsContinue Reading

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Legislators from Mexico's ruling party reelected the head of the National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday despite … Read more: Mexican legislators reelect head of human rights agency who failed to address abuses – Toronto StarContinue Reading

556 cases of alleged labour and human rights violations at 266 factories linked to international brands were documented by the end of June this year. Read more: IndustriALL Global Union file OECD complaints against fashion brands over labour rights …Continue Reading

… human rights, considering both the European Court of Human Rights' landmark Swiss decision and non-legally binding soft law instruments. It … Read more: Human rights in climate litigation – thoughts from the Dutch Court of AppealContinue Reading

Resident Scott Nevins, who is awaiting appointment to the city's Human Rights Commission, speaks to commissioners Tuesday evening as Deputy City … Read more: Human Rights Commission debates future role amid post-election concernsContinue Reading

… human rights and civil society engagement into their renewed initiatives. This renewed collaboration follows an initial agreement signed in … Read more: AU, foundation partner to boost electoral integrity, advance human rightsContinue Reading

Switzerland has been condemned by the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg for its decision to deny asylum to a gay Iranian. Read more: Switzerland loses human rights case – WRSContinue Reading

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights participated in the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) in Banjul, … Read more: Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights' Engagement at the African Commission on Human and …Continue Reading

On October 9, the Arusha Initiative hosted its first-ever Town hall focused on raising awareness around the integral role of human rights … Read more: Building Capacity for Human Rights: A Recap of the Arusha Initiative Town HallContinue Reading

“The humanitarian and human rights situation for Palestinian civilians across Gaza is catastrophic,” underscored Ilze Brands Kehris, Assistant … Read more: Warned of Imminent Famine in Northern Gaza, Speakers in Security Council Urge …Continue Reading

Human rights should not be a partisan debate. Jayde Teutsch, Editor-in-Chief. November 12, 2024. Race has been at the forefront of American politics … Read more: Human rights should not be a partisan debate – The Wayne StaterContinue Reading

The United States has imposed sanctions on Abdel Rahman Juma Barkalla, whom it says is responsible for human rights abuses in West Darfur. Read more: US sanctions RSF commander accused of rights abuses in Sudan's Darfur – Al JazeeraContinue Reading