'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
Bittin Duggan – Human Rights Advocates of Coos County – Program Director | KCBY
Bittin Duggan discusses the need for board members for the Human Rights Advocates of Coos County. Read more: Bittin Duggan – Human Rights Advocates of Coos County – Program Director | KCBYContinue Reading
Abuse of power and economic crimes have impacted human rights in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka is facing an allegation on economic crimes for the very first time at the United Nations Human Rights Council. Read more: Abuse of power and economic crimes have impacted human rights in Sri LankaContinue Reading
FG Pledges More Commitment to Advance Course of Human Rights – THISDAYLIVE
Michael Olugbode in Abuja. The federal government has again pledged its commitment to advance the course of human rights in order to consolidate … Read more: FG Pledges More Commitment to Advance Course of Human Rights – THISDAYLIVEContinue Reading
China rallies support over Xinjiang report at U.N. rights meeting – Reuters
Ambassador of China to the United Nations Chen Xu attends the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, September 12, 2022. Read more: China rallies support over Xinjiang report at U.N. rights meeting – ReutersContinue Reading
Alberta in showdown with human rights chief in Islamophobia controversy | Globalnews.ca
A day after Justice Minister Tyler Shandro publicly directed the head of Alberta's human rights commission to quit, the commissioner's office … Read more: Alberta in showdown with human rights chief in Islamophobia controversy | Globalnews.caContinue Reading
Chinese envoy calls for respect to state's right to choose human rights development path – Ecns.cn
The Chinese ambassador also stressed that the Human Rights Council should serve as a platform for constructive dialogue and cooperation for all … Read more: Chinese envoy calls for respect to state's right to choose human rights development path – Ecns.cnContinue Reading
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