UN rights chief raises concerns over human rights issues in Bangladesh, calls for investigation
DHAKA – UN Human Rights Commissioner Michelle Bachelet has raised deep concerns over the allegations of enforced disappearance, … Read more: UN rights chief raises concerns over human rights issues in Bangladesh, calls for investigationContinue Reading
Human Rights Commission announces service to hear conversion therapy complaints
The Human Rights Commission is introducing the service to address some of the "deep harm" experienced by those who went through conversion … Read more: Human Rights Commission announces service to hear conversion therapy complaintsContinue Reading
UK government must release details on Rwanda's human rights record, court rules
The UK government must publish six out of ten extracts from internal documents relating to Rwanda's human rights record after the government … Read more: UK government must release details on Rwanda's human rights record, court rulesContinue Reading
Why the upcoming UN review of human rights under Duterte matters – Rappler
Various human rights and civil society organizations (CSOs) have already submitted their independent reports on the Philippine situation to the UN HRC … Read more: Why the upcoming UN review of human rights under Duterte matters – RapplerContinue Reading
High Court rules government can keep parts of Rwanda human rights assessments secret
High Court forces government to reveal parts of Rwanda human rights assessments after secrecy bid. Judge rejects attempts by Foreign Office to redact … Read more: High Court rules government can keep parts of Rwanda human rights assessments secretContinue Reading
India voluntary trust funds for defence of human rights more than Rs 3 crore – Current Affairs
The UN Secretary-General established the Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights in 1987. It receives funding from … Read more: India voluntary trust funds for defence of human rights more than Rs 3 crore – Current AffairsContinue Reading
Landmark case filed against Chinese officials for human rights atrocities against the Uyghurs
The first-of-its-kind criminal complaint was launched by activists in Argentina over allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity. Read more: Landmark case filed against Chinese officials for human rights atrocities against the UyghursContinue Reading
Denying its past, UK sells itself as defender of human rights now – Chinadaily.com.cn
In fact, the UK's own human right record is no good, and the level of its human rights protection is deteriorating. British colonists committed … Read more: Denying its past, UK sells itself as defender of human rights now – Chinadaily.com.cnContinue Reading
The Taliban in Afghanistan – Council on Foreign Relations
Think Global Health … The Taliban threaten Afghans' civil and political rights enshrined in the constitution created by the U.S.-backed government. Read more: The Taliban in Afghanistan – Council on Foreign RelationsContinue Reading
An interview with S. Korea's new ambassador-at-large on N. Korean human rights | Daily NK
According to Article 9 (line 2) of the North Korean Human Rights Act, the government can appoint a special ambassador-at-large to the Ministry of … Read more: An interview with S. Korea's new ambassador-at-large on N. Korean human rights | Daily NKContinue Reading
Recent executions in Singapore condemned by international human rights organisations
The increasing number of executions in Singapore has been condemned by the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI). Read more: Recent executions in Singapore condemned by international human rights organisationsContinue Reading
Ralph Lauren Joins Three Human Rights Campaign Initiatives for LGBTQIA+ Equality
In this spirit, we are honored to be a member and signatory of three key Human Rights Campaign initiatives: its Business Coalition for the Equality … Read more: Ralph Lauren Joins Three Human Rights Campaign Initiatives for LGBTQIA+ EqualityContinue Reading
Sarah Everard vigil protester sues Met police after conviction – The Guardian
Dania Al-Obeid brings human rights claim after being found guilty of breaching Covid restrictions without court hearing. Read more: Sarah Everard vigil protester sues Met police after conviction – The GuardianContinue Reading
Educating KC Families on Universal Human Rights as Kids Go Back to School – EIN News
A Youth for Human Rights volunteer shows a mother the human rights educational resources and how she can use them to help her children overcome … Read more: Educating KC Families on Universal Human Rights as Kids Go Back to School – EIN NewsContinue Reading
Human Rights Defenders Guidance – U.S. Embassy in Argentina
The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to putting human rights and democratic principles at the center of our foreign policy. Read more: Human Rights Defenders Guidance – U.S. Embassy in ArgentinaContinue Reading