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Countries that supported Russia's suspension from the Human Rights Council said it should not be able to sit in judgment on other nations' human … Read more: UN Approves Czech Republic To Replace Russia On Human Rights CouncilContinue Reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

… 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

“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

… 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

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