How Amnesty's Ukraine report has damaged the fight for human rights – The National
For organisations that depend on occupying the moral high ground, such as Human Rights Watch, Greenpeace and Amnesty, this is not a good place to be. Read more: How Amnesty's Ukraine report has damaged the fight for human rights – The NationalContinue Reading
Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay calls for formal review into pandemic response
Lorraine Finlay says it's important to learn the lessons from the pandemic so human rights can be better placed at the centre of any future … Read more: Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay calls for formal review into pandemic responseContinue Reading
Dominic Raab 'considering measures to curb judges' powers' – Perspective Magazine
Charlie Whelton, policy and campaigns officer at human rights group Liberty, told The Guardian: “This leaked document suggests that the government … Read more: Dominic Raab 'considering measures to curb judges' powers' – Perspective MagazineContinue Reading
US to work with Philippines in resolving rights issues: Blinken – Asia News Network
MANILA, Philippines — The United States will “work collaboratively” with the Philippines to defend the rule of law and protect human rights and … Read more: US to work with Philippines in resolving rights issues: Blinken – Asia News NetworkContinue Reading
Afghanistan a year after the Taliban occupation: An ongoing war on human rights
Recently, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) released a report entitled “Human Rights in Afghanistan,” delving into the … Read more: Afghanistan a year after the Taliban occupation: An ongoing war on human rightsContinue Reading
Japan pushes firms to promote human rights – HRM Asia
The government wants firms to extend the practice of conducting human rights to their suppliers, clients, joint ventures and investment portfolios … Read more: Japan pushes firms to promote human rights – HRM AsiaContinue Reading
Amnesty International stumbles on human rights in Ukraine, provoking global outrage
In calling out a Ukrainian violation of international humanitarian law, the human rights organisation has wandered deep into the grey area. Read more: Amnesty International stumbles on human rights in Ukraine, provoking global outrageContinue Reading
We must urgently review the Bill of Rights – The Telegraph
Sensibly, neither of the two candidates supports withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights, which was written by British … Read more: We must urgently review the Bill of Rights – The TelegraphContinue Reading
Japan: Press Cambodia to End Trade Union Crackdown – Human Rights Watch
In a June 24, 2022 letter, Human Rights Watch asked Japan's foreign aid agency, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to disclose whether … Read more: Japan: Press Cambodia to End Trade Union Crackdown – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
UN Secretary General congratulates Ranil; stresses safeguarding of human rights | Daily FT
… to continuing the UN's cooperation to advance peace building, sustainable development and human rights for the benefit of all Sri Lankans. Read more: UN Secretary General congratulates Ranil; stresses safeguarding of human rights | Daily FTContinue Reading
Lord Glennie urged to step down from role in UAE court | Scotland – The Times
“But the egregious human rights abuses committed by and on behalf of the Emirati regime should not be ignored. Advertisement. “By their continued … Read more: Lord Glennie urged to step down from role in UAE court | Scotland – The TimesContinue Reading
Church must stand up against oppression, Archbishop of Canterbury says
… speaking out on the climate emergency, the unethical treatment of migrants and human rights abuses, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said. Read more: Church must stand up against oppression, Archbishop of Canterbury saysContinue Reading
An Oxford college is about to link itself to a bikini airline. Now that's what I call classy
Supposing the college was also happy with bikini money, did its investigations extend to human rights abuses in Vietnam, where Thao chairs a … Read more: An Oxford college is about to link itself to a bikini airline. Now that's what I call classyContinue Reading
Climate change is a matter of human rights, too – The Statesman
Climate change is a matter of human rights, too. Bangladesh along with all the member-states of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) is expected to … Read more: Climate change is a matter of human rights, too – The StatesmanContinue Reading
We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I by Raja Shehadeh review – The Guardian
A human rights lawyer charts the history of his country through his late father's papers. Read more: We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I by Raja Shehadeh review – The GuardianContinue Reading