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“Instead of listening and engaging with these protesters, academics, and human rights defenders, intrusive surveillance has been used to harass, … Read more: Thailand: Pegasus spyware found on phones of dissidents involved in mass protestsContinue Reading

“Millions of Brazilians are hurting because of serious human rights problems, from structural racism to violence against girls and women, and threats … Read more: Brazil: Candidates Should Address Human Rights, Says HRW – Eurasia ReviewContinue Reading

The European Court of Human Rights (E.C.H.R.) made a historic ruling on June 7th, ordering Moldova to pay compensation to the family of Valeriu … Read more: Victory At The European Court Of Human Rights Not Enough To Bring Justice To MoldovaContinue Reading

A family representative told Human Rights Watch that an Australian government official had informed relatives on July 17 that Zahab, … Read more: Detained Australian Teenager Dies in Northeast Syria | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

And if you kill policemen, there's also no human rights),” said Danao in his speech during the Flag-Raising Ceremony at Camp Crame. Danao made the … Read more: Angry Danao hits peace talks, human rights over death of a cop in NPA ambush in SamarContinue Reading

Motion for a resolution Doc. 15521 02/05/2022. Threats to life and safety of journalists and human rights defenders in Azerbaijan. Authors. Read more: Threats to life and safety of journalists and human rights defenders in AzerbaijanContinue Reading

Everyone targeted with NSO Group's spyware has a right to remedy … “The unlawful targeted surveillance of human rights defenders and civil … Read more: The Pegasus Project: One year on, spyware crisis continues after failure to clamp down on …Continue Reading

The City of Ottumwa is still seeking applicants for their Human Rights Commission. The commission is looking for a total of nine members to serve … Read more: City of Ottumwa seeking applicants for Human Rights Comission – KTVOContinue Reading

Testimony of Ayesha Lewis, DREDF Staff Attorney. Madame Chair and Committee Members. I'm pleased to speak on behalf of the Disability Rights Education … Read more: Public Hearing California State Assembly, Human Services Committee 6-28-22. Testimony …Continue Reading

Beyond human rights, Biden said the trip was intended "to promote US … image he has long cultivated: that of a fierce defender of human rights. Read more: "Autocrats Smiling": Biden Slammed Over Fist-Bump With Saudi Crown Prince – NDTV.comContinue Reading

According to the statistics collected by the Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN), at least two Sunni clerics and 23 Kurdish civilians have been … Read more: Security forces detain two civilians in Iran's MahabadContinue Reading

United Arab Emirates authorities have detained Asim Ghafoor, a U.S. citizen and civil rights attorney who previously served as a lawyer for slain … Read more: UAE detains US lawyer for Khashoggi on money laundering charges – ReutersContinue Reading

According to the statistics collected by the Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN), at least two Sunni clerics and 21 Kurdish civilians have been … Read more: Arrest wave: Three more detained in Piranshahr, OshnaviehContinue Reading

On a visit calculated to secure increases in the Saudi oil supply, this moment crystallized the damaging appearance of trading U.S. human rights … Read more: Opinion | In the Middle East, Biden's policy bumps into U.S. principles – The Washington PostContinue Reading