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The European Court of Human Rights, based in Strasbourg, ruled in 2019 that Turkey violated Osman Kavala's right to liberty, saying his detention … Read more: European court says Turkey not complying with Kavala ruling – ABC NewsContinue Reading

… and in the rise of far-right extremism,” Commissioner Tan said. … The campaign supports the Australian Human Rights Commission's development … Read more: Australians urged to reflect and act against racism | Australian Human Rights CommissionContinue Reading

' What are the possibilities and challenges of integrating the concept of “human dignity” into human rights curricula in Cambodia's law schools? Our … Read more: “Human dignity” as a tool for human rights education in Cambodian law schoolsContinue Reading

The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a campaign via Think HQ that calls on people to reflect on the root causes of racism and its … Read more: Think HQ Launches 'Racism. It Stops with Me' Campaign With Australian Human Rights CommissionContinue Reading

Next Thursday, Collin May is scheduled to become Chief of the Alberta Human Rights Commission for a five-year term. Read more: New chief of Alberta Human Rights Commission, must step aside – Rabble.caContinue Reading

There will be plenty of enjoyable football on show, but we should all keep our eyes on the human rights ball. The men's FIFA World Cup 2022 was … Read more: The Qatar Men's FIFA World Cup 2022: Free Kick or Body Check for Human Rights?Continue Reading

The top public concerns in relation to human rights focused on health and bodily integrity (28%), and the right to work and decent work (14%). Overall … Read more: Disability discrimination tops human rights cases – Irish ExaminerContinue Reading

The Cuban regime has committed systematic human rights violations in response to the massive protests of July 2021 with the apparent goal of … Read more: The human rights crisis in Cuba increases due to the silence of Latin American countriesContinue Reading

The Joint Committee of Human Rights has welcomed proposed amendments to the State Immunity Act that would stop workers in embassies and consulates … Read more: Embassy Workers welcome Human Rights protection however future cases need quicker resolutionContinue Reading

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Monday that Turkey violated a prior judgement in the case Kavala v. Turkey by keeping activist and … Read more: European Court of Human Rights: Turkey defied court order set to free detained philanthropist – NewsContinue Reading

Delays in how the P.E.I. Human Rights Commission handles complaints are eroding public confidence and the system needs to be repaired, … Read more: Top P.E.I. court sounds alarm about delays at human rights commission | CBC NewsContinue Reading

WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement upon the passing … Read more: The Leadership Conference Statement on the Passing of Gerald “Jerry” McEnteeContinue Reading

The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a new campaign to counter racism. 'Racism: It Stops with Me' targets Australians without … Read more: 'Racism. It Stops With Me': Australian Human Rights Commission launches campaign – videoContinue Reading

… complain about their losses and unfurled banners calling for human rights, justice, equity and freedom in the provincial capital of Zhengzhou. Read more: Chinese protesters demand 'human rights' after £5bn bank fraud scandal – The TimesContinue Reading