Malachy Clerkin: Saudi human rights violations less and less of an issue for pro golf as civil …
Money far outweighs morals in the ongoing fight between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour for the future of the game. Read more: Malachy Clerkin: Saudi human rights violations less and less of an issue for pro golf as civil …Continue Reading
US lawmakers hope Marcos gov't will uphold human rights during visit to Philippines
Markey was banned from visiting the Philippines by President Rodrigo Duterte after calling for De Lima's release and raising alarm over human rights … Read more: US lawmakers hope Marcos gov't will uphold human rights during visit to PhilippinesContinue Reading
California governor appoints new top lawyer at civil–rights agency | Reuters
California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed a civil rights lawyer to lead the litigation efforts of the state agency that enforces … Read more: California governor appoints new top lawyer at civil–rights agency | ReutersContinue Reading
'Not going anywhere': The Palestinian NGOs shut down by Israel – Al Jazeera
Ramallah, occupied West Bank – For the seven Palestinian civil society and human rights organisations forcibly shut by Israeli raids on Thursday, … Read more: 'Not going anywhere': The Palestinian NGOs shut down by Israel – Al JazeeraContinue Reading
Ontario Human Rights Commission calls on Ford government to make air conditioning a 'vital service'
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is calling on the Ford … the OHRC calls access to cooling during extreme heat waves “a human rights … Read more: Ontario Human Rights Commission calls on Ford government to make air conditioning a 'vital service'Continue Reading
Comment By UN Human Rights Spokesperson Liz Throssell After Saudi Woman Jailed For 34 Years
The Saudi Government should also establish a robust legislative framework in line with international human rights law to uphold the rights to freedom … Read more: Comment By UN Human Rights Spokesperson Liz Throssell After Saudi Woman Jailed For 34 YearsContinue Reading
How a history teacher and 13 Black students shaped the civil rights movement | WGLT
One of the first lunch counter sit-ins of the civil rights movement took place in Oklahoma City in 1958. This weekend, the city remembers the … Read more: How a history teacher and 13 Black students shaped the civil rights movement | WGLTContinue Reading
UN says Israeli raids on Palestinian NGOs 'cannot be taken lightly' | The Times of Israel
United Nations 'studying' situation after IDF shutters offices of 7 human rights groups in West Bank that it alleges are tied to terror. Read more: UN says Israeli raids on Palestinian NGOs 'cannot be taken lightly' | The Times of IsraelContinue Reading
Appeals by five human rights defenders convicted for denouncing COVID-19 … – FIDH
Paris-Geneva, August 19, 2022 – An Iranian court upheld the prison sentences against five human rights defenders who had been convicted for (…) Read more: Appeals by five human rights defenders convicted for denouncing COVID-19 … – FIDHContinue Reading
Perspective 7.8.22 – Are you worried about your human rights? Manx QC Stuart Gale is but …
On Perspective this week we're considering your human rights. Should we be concerned about UK politics potentially talking us out of being part of … Read more: Perspective 7.8.22 – Are you worried about your human rights? Manx QC Stuart Gale is but …Continue Reading
Anthony Joshua urged to speak out on human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia – The Guardian
“The Saudi Arabian authorities use events like your boxing match to distract from its oppression. If the fight takes place without human rights being … Read more: Anthony Joshua urged to speak out on human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia – The GuardianContinue Reading
Human Rights Campaign Commends White House for Hosting Summit to Combat Extremist Violence
In response, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Interim President Joni Madison issued the following statement: “We are living in a time of polarization and … Read more: Human Rights Campaign Commends White House for Hosting Summit to Combat Extremist ViolenceContinue Reading
Will Bachelet's visit make a difference to human rights? – Prothom Alo English
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, paid a four-day visit to Bangladesh recently. The coming days will tell … Read more: Will Bachelet's visit make a difference to human rights? – Prothom Alo EnglishContinue Reading
Ben & Jerry's to crack down on human rights abuses in cocoa supply chain through tie-up … – edie
The Principles lay out guidance for sourcing beans from known partner co-operatives and farmers which provide data on human rights and log this on a … Read more: Ben & Jerry's to crack down on human rights abuses in cocoa supply chain through tie-up … – edieContinue Reading
Raising the Alarm: Israel's All-Out Assault on Rights Defenders – occupied Palestinian territory
News and Press Release in English on occupied Palestinian territory about Protection and Human Rights; published on 19 Aug 2022 by HRW. Read more: Raising the Alarm: Israel's All-Out Assault on Rights Defenders – occupied Palestinian territoryContinue Reading