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“The past year, we have been denied human rights, such as the right to attain an education, the privilege to work, the liberty to live with … Read more: U.N.: Exclusion of Afghan girls from high schools 'shameful' – POLITICOContinue Reading

China must protect the rights of detained human rights defenders Huang Xueqin … talking about a focused campaign of repression of civil society. Read more: One year in detention: we stand with #Xuebing | ISHRContinue Reading

Everybody has the right to life, liberty, and personal security. We have distinct and inalienable rights as humans that safeguard our freedom as … Read more: Is Education a Basic Human Right? – The Tech EdvocateContinue Reading

“Almost 10,000 people gathered to fight for equality, solidarity and human rights. Today Belgrade saw the largest Pride ever and we should all be … Read more: Activists condemn right-wing violence at Belgrade EuroPride – EURACTIV.comContinue Reading

… to invite the Crown Prince sparked anger among human rights activists. … He has also introduced some civil liberties with movie theaters and … Read more: Saudi Crown Prince will no longer attend Queen's funeral after human rights outcryContinue Reading

… critical voices, Human Rights Watch said on Sunday, Reuters reports. … rights to quash political dissent, the rights group said in a report. Read more: Jordan steps up curbs on political dissent – HRW – Middle East MonitorContinue Reading

The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released a report on September 13 calling on the Philippine government … Read more: UN Rights Office Slams Abuses in Philippines | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

In celebration of Banned Books Week, the Human Rights Campaign is partnering with Drag Queen Story Hour to provide families everywhere with an … Read more: HRC & Drag Queen Story Hour Celebrate Banned Books Week – Human Rights CampaignContinue Reading

… and harass journalists, political activists, members of political parties and independent trade unions according to Human Rights Watch. Read more: Jordan steps up curbs on political dissent – HRW – The Jerusalem PostContinue Reading

The decision to invite the Crown Prince sparked anger from human rights campaigners. He is widely believed to have authorised the murder of Saudi … Read more: Saudi Crown Prince will no longer attend Queen's funeral after human rights outcry – Yahoo News UKContinue Reading

Kurdish human rights groups reported that security forces deployed pepper spray against protesters, leading to more than 30 injuries. There were also … Read more: Mahsa Amini: dozens injured in Iran protests after death in custody – The GuardianContinue Reading

The complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission has been lodged by co-complainants April Long (they/them) and national LGBTIQ+ group … Read more: Human rights complaint says Census discriminated against LGBTIQ+ communityContinue Reading

… of laws to silence critical voices, Human Rights Watch said on Sunday. … There is an urgent need to address the downward spiral on rights we … Read more: Jordan Steps up Curbs on Political Dissent – HRW – USNews.comContinue Reading

Former Human Rights Watch Executive Director Kenneth Roth Friday called China the biggest task facing new UN rights chief Volker Turk. Read more: Former HRW Head: New UN Rights Chief Must Prioritize Chinese, Russian AccountabilityContinue Reading