Media outlet call Meta's first annual human rights report "largely self-congratulatory"
The human rights report, spearheaded by Meta human rights director Miranda Sissons… contains little in the way of revelations. Meta claims that it's … Read more: Media outlet call Meta's first annual human rights report "largely self-congratulatory"Continue Reading
Passenger kept from boarding after Jetstar's refusal to assist with wheelchair makes …
Exclusive: Complaint lodged with human rights commission after man turned away at gate of Sydney airport flight. Read more: Passenger kept from boarding after Jetstar's refusal to assist with wheelchair makes …Continue Reading
WOLA Human Rights Award 2022: Meet the Honorees
Every year, we honor organizations or individuals who have worked tirelessly to promote human rights, democracy, and justice in Latin America. Read more: WOLA Human Rights Award 2022: Meet the HonoreesContinue Reading
Investigative committee rules to change activist's service location
… according to information received by Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran (ABC) and Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN). Read more: Investigative committee rules to change activist's service locationContinue Reading
Historical roadside marker to be unveiled honoring humanitarian, diplomat and human …
Historical roadside marker to be unveiled honoring humanitarian, diplomat and human rights activist extraordinaire, Ambassador James G. McDonald. Read more: Historical roadside marker to be unveiled honoring humanitarian, diplomat and human …Continue Reading
Clean, healthy & sustainable environment is a universal human right now – National Herald
The recognition of the right to a healthy environment by UN is expected to be a … In a statement, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle … Read more: Clean, healthy & sustainable environment is a universal human right now – National HeraldContinue Reading
Hungary's authoritarian leader is no gift to US conservatives – Human Rights Watch
Europe is my territory for Human Rights Watch and I rarely take note of political events thousands of miles away in Texas. Read more: Hungary's authoritarian leader is no gift to US conservatives – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
'They deserve it': Homeless should be protected under B.C. Human Rights Code, commissioner says
B.C.'s human rights commissioner is calling for homeless people to be protected from discrimination. “Last week's violence is a stark reminder of … Read more: 'They deserve it': Homeless should be protected under B.C. Human Rights Code, commissioner saysContinue Reading
Ending violence against people experiencing homelessness starts with upholding their human rights
August 3, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Human Rights Commission Following attacks on people experiencing homelessness, Marie-Claude Landry, … Read more: Ending violence against people experiencing homelessness starts with upholding their human rightsContinue Reading
Pelosi's defiant Taiwan trip cements her legacy on human rights, women and China
China warned the U.S. that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could not set foot on Taiwan. She did anyway. Read more: Pelosi's defiant Taiwan trip cements her legacy on human rights, women and ChinaContinue Reading
Climate change is a matter of human rights, too – Asia News Network
This was a very successful effort at diplomacy by the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh in Geneva: The Human Rights Council recently appointed … Read more: Climate change is a matter of human rights, too – Asia News NetworkContinue Reading
Doctors reject parents' last plea to let Archie Battersbee, 12, die in hospice – The Times
Europe's human rights court has rejected a last-ditch bid by the parents of Archie Battersbee to prevent doctors from withdrawing treatment from … Read more: Doctors reject parents' last plea to let Archie Battersbee, 12, die in hospice – The TimesContinue Reading
Archie Battersbee: Human rights court rejects mum's appeal to keep life support on
The decision from the the European Court of Human Rights comes after Archie Battersbee's parents made an 11th-hour attempt to stop doctors from … Read more: Archie Battersbee: Human rights court rejects mum's appeal to keep life support onContinue Reading
Archie Battersbee's family ask European Court of Human Rights to delay withdrawal of life support
The family of Archie Battersbee have submitted an application to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to postpone the withdrawal of his life … Read more: Archie Battersbee's family ask European Court of Human Rights to delay withdrawal of life supportContinue Reading
Expert seeks enforcement of mandatory human rights disclosure – The Guardian Nigeria
To address the adverse environmental, social and governance impacts of business operations on human rights across Africa, United Nations experts … Read more: Expert seeks enforcement of mandatory human rights disclosure – The Guardian NigeriaContinue Reading