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U.N. human rights monitors say they have found more evidence that Russia is torturing prisoners. U.N. watchdog says conditions at the embattled … Read more: U.S. Urges European Nations: Don't Let Putin 'Bully' Over Energy PricesContinue Reading

As the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) prepares to meet, the regime's multiple failures to protect and respect Sri Lankans are under … Read more: Sri Lanka Faces a Gathering Storm at Geneva Sessions – GroundviewsContinue Reading

Year in Review 2021. During the past year, we have sought to address various human rights concerns undertaking a number of activities. Read more: Year in Review 2021 – The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian LawContinue Reading

31, stipulates that “serious human rights violations have been … Uyghurs and other Muslims in Xinjiang may constitute crimes against humanity. Read more: China ambassador: U.N. report on Xinjiang has 'closed door of cooperation' – EuronewsContinue Reading

UN/HJC policy dialogue on corruption and human rights … The United Nations in Iraq comprises two field missions (UNAMI and UNITAD), UN Agencies, Funds … Read more: UN/HJC policy dialogue on corruption and human rights | United Nations in IraqContinue Reading

UN Document in Arabic on World about Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding and Protection and Human Rights; published on 20 Jul 2022 by UN SG. Read more: Rights of persons with disabilities – Note by the Secretary-General (A/77/203) [EN/AR/RU/ZH] – WorldContinue Reading

Human rights activists in the Philippines have rejected President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s move to proclaim the birthday of his father, … Read more: Activists blast holiday for Philippine dictator's birthday – ABC NewsContinue Reading

“We are thrilled to welcome RFK Human Rights Compass Investors as an established leader around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and economic equity … Read more: Lenox Park Solutions & Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Announce Partnership … – FinTech FuturesContinue Reading

“In the latest alarming indication that his new administration is not committed to protecting human rights, ending impunity, or upholding the rule … Read more: Human Rights Watch slams Sri Lanka's new state ministry appointments | EconomyNextContinue Reading

This walk looks at how human rights and the city connect. It is a reminder that there are many ways of exploring Vienna. We will look at equality, … Read more: Orientation Week | Human RightS Initiative City Walking Tour – CEU EventsContinue Reading

A top Chinese diplomat says China can't work with the U.N. human rights office after it released a report criticizing Beijing's policies against … Read more: China shuns cooperation with UN rights office over report | The IndependentContinue Reading

This past year, Ovith Thiyagalingam, Comm '22, founded Students for Human Rights Action (SFHRA), a policy and research website that builds … Read more: Students for Human Rights Action empowers students to be global citizens | The JournalContinue Reading

China cannot co-operate with the UN human rights office after it released a report criticising Beijing's policies against Uighurs and other ethnic … Read more: China shuns co-operation with UN human rights office over Xinjiang report | Shropshire StarContinue Reading

Volker Turk of Austria has been appointed as the next United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio … Read more: Austria's Volker Turk appointed as next UN High Commissioner for Human Rights |Continue Reading