Alberta in showdown with human rights chief in Islamophobia controversy
EDMONTON — A day after Justice Minister Tyler Shandro publicly directed the head of Alberta's human rights commission to quit, the commissioner's … Read more: Alberta in showdown with human rights chief in Islamophobia controversyContinue Reading
Joint letter from human rights organisations demands urgent international action on Sri Lanka
In a joint letter from Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, International Commission of Jurists and Forum Asia, has stressed that the UNHRC … Read more: Joint letter from human rights organisations demands urgent international action on Sri LankaContinue Reading
International round table in Geneva co-convened by UN Human Rights and civil society will …
On Thursday, 15 September an international round table will be held in Geneva to address antigypsyism and discrimination against Romani people, … Read more: International round table in Geneva co-convened by UN Human Rights and civil society will …Continue Reading
Human rights: Meeting the challenges – Egypt – Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt has laid the groundwork to improve human rights according to two NGOs, reports Doaa El-Bey. Read more: Human rights: Meeting the challenges – Egypt – Al-Ahram WeeklyContinue Reading
Nigeria has recorded success concerning human rights consideration – Malami
Malami said this in Abuja when the Governing Council of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) visited him. Malami described the visit as a … Read more: Nigeria has recorded success concerning human rights consideration – MalamiContinue Reading
Chinese envoy calls for respect to state's right to choose human rights development path
GENEVA, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) — The United Nations (UN) human rights office should respect the right of each state to choose independently the path … Read more: Chinese envoy calls for respect to state's right to choose human rights development pathContinue Reading
Unsealed FBI file proves that Aretha Franklin's involvement in the civil rights movement was tracked
However, these files heavily focus on Franklin's friendship with civil rights activist Martin Luther King and her involvement with the movement, with … Read more: Unsealed FBI file proves that Aretha Franklin's involvement in the civil rights movement was trackedContinue Reading
Enhanced ID on the human rights situation of women and girls in Afghanistan – ReliefWeb
51st session of the Human Rights Council – Enhanced ID on the human … crisis is severely impacting children's ability to enjoy their rights. Read more: Enhanced ID on the human rights situation of women and girls in Afghanistan – ReliefWebContinue Reading
Human rights committee of National Assembly tours detention facilities across Gambia
Madi M.K. Ceesay noted the visit is not a witch-hunting exercise but to avail the committee first-hand information on the status of Human Rights … Read more: Human rights committee of National Assembly tours detention facilities across GambiaContinue Reading
North Korea rules out denuclearization. The West should prioritize human rights | The Hill
President Biden should reopen the U.S. focus on North Korea's human rights record as a global concern equal to the nuclear weapons problem. Read more: North Korea rules out denuclearization. The West should prioritize human rights | The HillContinue Reading
Human rights group 'appalled' by decision – The Tribune
LOCAL advocacy group Human Rights Bahamas said it is “appalled” by reports from Abaco that families made homeless by Hurricane Dorian are being … Read more: Human rights group 'appalled' by decision – The TribuneContinue Reading
Alberta justice minister asks Human Rights Commission head to resign | Edmonton Journal
Justice Minister Tyler Shandro has asked for the chief of the Alberta Human Rights Commission to resign after over two dozen Muslim organizations … Read more: Alberta justice minister asks Human Rights Commission head to resign | Edmonton JournalContinue Reading
Alberta justice minister asks human rights chief to step down after calls from Muslim community
Alberta's justice minister has asked for the resignation of the province's chief of the Alberta Human Rights Commission just months after he … Read more: Alberta justice minister asks human rights chief to step down after calls from Muslim communityContinue Reading
Egypt is stifling climate activism ahead of Cop27, human rights group reports
Egyptian campaigners told Human Rights Watch they faced harassment by authorities, as the country prepares to host Cop27 climate talks in … Read more: Egypt is stifling climate activism ahead of Cop27, human rights group reportsContinue Reading
HRC 51 – EU Intervention: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the situation of human rights of …
The EU thanks the speakers for their compelling statements. The regression in women and girls' enjoyment of all human rights since the Taliban took … Read more: HRC 51 – EU Intervention: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the situation of human rights of …Continue Reading