U.S. blocks $130 million in aid to Egypt over human rights – The Washington Post
The Biden administration will withhold $130 million in security aid from Egypt over its human rights record but will release a separate tranche of … Read more: U.S. blocks 0 million in aid to Egypt over human rights – The Washington PostContinue Reading
Human Rights Campaign Endorses Robert Zimmerman for Congress
The Human Rights Campaign PAC (HRC PAC) announced its endorsement of Robert Zimmerman for Congress. HRC PAC is committed to engaging our … Read more: Human Rights Campaign Endorses Robert Zimmerman for CongressContinue Reading
Human rights groups sound alarm over Tory foreign minister's links to repressive Gulf states
Leo Docherty has accepted over £30000 in hospitality from countries such as Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and the UAE since 2017. Read more: Human rights groups sound alarm over Tory foreign minister's links to repressive Gulf statesContinue Reading
US to Withhold $130 Million from Egypt Over Human Rights Issues – Bloomberg
The Biden administration will withhold $130 million in assistance to Egypt over its failure to meet certain human rights requirements, … Read more: US to Withhold 0 Million from Egypt Over Human Rights Issues – BloombergContinue Reading
Business and Human Rights: meaningful stakeholder engagement in due diligence
Companies have a substantial impact on human rights when carrying out their business activities. The United Nations Guiding Principles on … Read more: Business and Human Rights: meaningful stakeholder engagement in due diligenceContinue Reading
'Protect our human rights!' – Tamils demonstrate in the North-East | Tamil Guardian
Tamils in Batticaloa and Jaffna held demonstrations today calling on the Sri Lankan government to protect and protect human rights of civil … Read more: 'Protect our human rights!' – Tamils demonstrate in the North-East | Tamil GuardianContinue Reading
UN Report on China's Rights Abuses Against Uyghurs Illustrates Need for “Naming and Shaming”
It was a relief because many human rights advocates feared the Chinese government had succeeded in intimidating Bachelet, the former President of … Read more: UN Report on China's Rights Abuses Against Uyghurs Illustrates Need for “Naming and Shaming”Continue Reading
Civil society groups call on condomn violiation of women rights in Sudan
September 14, 2022 (KHARTOUM) – Sudanese civil society organizations have called on the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) … Read more: Civil society groups call on condomn violiation of women rights in SudanContinue Reading
Overcompliance, secondary sanctions adversely impact human rights: UN expert – Xinhua
Alena Douhan, UN special rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights, explained that … Read more: Overcompliance, secondary sanctions adversely impact human rights: UN expert – XinhuaContinue Reading
UNHRC: Washington decries human rights violations in Algeria – The North Africa Post
The United States has slammed in Geneva the serious human rights violations committed by Algerian authorities against civilians and pro-democracy … Read more: UNHRC: Washington decries human rights violations in Algeria – The North Africa PostContinue Reading
Over-compliance With Secondary Sanctions Adversely Impacts Human Rights Of Millions Globally
“It has indiscriminate reach and impacts the human rights of all, not only those living in sanctioned countries, but also nationals of those countries … Read more: Over-compliance With Secondary Sanctions Adversely Impacts Human Rights Of Millions GloballyContinue Reading
'Under tremendous pressure': the battle behind the UN report on China's Xinjiang abuses
Staff at human rights office pushed former high commissioner to release findings despite resistance from Beijing. Read more: 'Under tremendous pressure': the battle behind the UN report on China's Xinjiang abusesContinue Reading
UN human rights chief calls on Vietnam to free jailed activists – Radio Free Asia
“I urge the government to ensure diverse and robust participation for civil society, including human rights defenders, and to release those who have … Read more: UN human rights chief calls on Vietnam to free jailed activists – Radio Free AsiaContinue Reading
'There has been a process of politicization of human rights' – Israel News – The Jerusalem Post
NGO Monitor VP Olga Deutsch was a participant in a panel moderated by Zvika Klein at the Jerusalem Post Conference on Monday. Read more: 'There has been a process of politicization of human rights' – Israel News – The Jerusalem PostContinue Reading
Over 50 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners Urge UN Human Rights Council to Reject …
As the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) begins its 51st session this week, 52 Goldman Environmental Prize winners from 42 countries today sent a … Read more: Over 50 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners Urge UN Human Rights Council to Reject …Continue Reading