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On 1 July 2025, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered an oral statement during the adoption of the Universal Periodic (…) Read more: Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council – FIDHContinue Reading

Through the story of Elizabeth and the artwork of Magda Castría, UN Human Rights intends to show how illustration can help humanize migration, … Read more: Illustrating for hope and migration | OHCHRContinue Reading

Many organisations and service providers are unsure about what this means for them. Following the ruling, the Equality and Human Rights Commission ( … Read more: Responding to EHRC's consultation: A hierarchy of rights | StonewallContinue Reading

New York, 23 June 2025 – In the face of democratic backsliding, shrinking civic space and complex global crises, national human rights … Read more: Catalysts for change: the rising impact of national human rights institutionsContinue Reading

Hansard record of the item : 'Clean Air (Human Rights)' on Tuesday 1 July 2025. Read more: Clean Air (Human Rights) – Hansard – UK ParliamentContinue Reading

RFK Human Rights condemns the arbitrary detention and judicial harassment of Chadian opposition political leader Dr. Succès Masra. Read more: RFK Human Rights Condemns the Continued Detention of Opposition Leader Dr. Succès MasraContinue Reading

Dutch court rejects coal phase-out claims under human rights treaties and Energy Charter Treaty, in dispute that previously gave rise to two ICSID … Read more: Dutch court rejects coal phase-out claims under human rights treaties and Energy Charter …Continue Reading

To learn more about Special Procedures of the UN Human Rights Council and the Question of Palestine, click here to visit the dedicated webpage. Read more: A/HRC/59/23: From economy of occupation to economy of genocide – Report of the Special …Continue Reading

Human rights pretences. Twenty months into Israel's devastating war in Gaza, Israel's breaches of human rights and international law are so extensive … Read more: By sacrificing Palestine, Europe betrays itself | Opinions – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

The Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill is being reintroduced in the Commons by the former Green party co-leader and London Assembly member Sian Berry … Read more: Clean air bill known as Ella's Law championed by cross-party MPs – BBC NewsContinue Reading

Because of their municipal commitment to human rights, these cities are well-positioned to take the lead in addressing challenges presented by the … Read more: Human rights and the smarter city | OpenGlobalRightsContinue Reading

European Union member states led by France and Germany are walking back on their commitment to protect human rights and the environment in global … Read more: EU Council Turning Supply Chain Law into Window Dressing – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Human Rights Watch Daily Brief · Five Years of Hong Kong's National Security Law · Quick Takes: Russia; UAE; Ecuador · Readers' Recommendations · Support … Read more: Beijing Loyalists Only | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

The Trump administration said Monday that Harvard University violated federal civil rights law by failing to address the harassment of Jewish … Read more: Trump Administration Finds Harvard Violated Civil Rights Law – The New York TimesContinue Reading