York researcher to address UN in call for action on modern slavery
A York academic is calling on the UN Human Rights Council to increase pressure on the Chinese and other governments around the world to tackle … Read more: York researcher to address UN in call for action on modern slaveryContinue Reading
US to withhold $130 mln military aid to Egypt over human rights: Official – Al Arabiya
The rights groups cited widespread human rights abuses under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's government including torture and enforced disappearances … Read more: US to withhold 0 mln military aid to Egypt over human rights: Official – Al ArabiyaContinue Reading
Mehreen Faruqi considering human rights commission complaint over Pauline Hanson tweet
Exclusive: Greens senator says One Nation leader created hostile and unsafe workplace and she has since been subjected to racist hate speech by … Read more: Mehreen Faruqi considering human rights commission complaint over Pauline Hanson tweetContinue Reading
France loses Isis brides case at European Court of Human Rights | World – The Times
France is likely to accelerate the repatriation of Isis brides after being condemned by the European Court of Human Rights for failing to bring … Read more: France loses Isis brides case at European Court of Human Rights | World – The TimesContinue Reading
The slavery is coming from inside the UN Human Rights Council | Washington Examiner
“Nothing can justify the persistence of this fundamental abuse of human rights,” ILO Director-General Guy Ryder said. “We know what needs to be done, … Read more: The slavery is coming from inside the UN Human Rights Council | Washington ExaminerContinue Reading
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