Iran executed at least 12 Kurdish prisoners in June: Rights monitor – Rudaw
The human rights monitor added that at least 61 Kurds were detained by Iranian forces during the month, five of which received prison sentences. The … Read more: Iran executed at least 12 Kurdish prisoners in June: Rights monitor – RudawContinue Reading
European Commission lifts its suspension of funding for Al-Haq human rights organization
“Due to our human rights work to hold Israel accountable for its grave and systematic violations against the Palestinian people, Al-Haq has been a … Read more: European Commission lifts its suspension of funding for Al-Haq human rights organizationContinue Reading
As NATO Capitulates Before Turkey, Western Hypocrisy on Human Rights Enters New Low
Wildly inappropriate concessions have been made to win over the Erdogan-led regime in Ankara by self-appointed guardians of human rights and democracy. Read more: As NATO Capitulates Before Turkey, Western Hypocrisy on Human Rights Enters New LowContinue Reading
America's abysmal human rights record at home reveals its hypocrisy abroad – Global Times
"Human rights" and "democracy" have been weaponized by the rulers in Washington and on Wall Street to fit their geopolitical goals. Read more: America's abysmal human rights record at home reveals its hypocrisy abroad – Global TimesContinue Reading
Doha meet: US censures Taliban on human rights issues in Afghanistan
In a meeting that was held in Doha, US officials led by Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West covered matters like earthquake relief, … Read more: Doha meet: US censures Taliban on human rights issues in AfghanistanContinue Reading
Forget Carson! Remember the Maine Human Rights Act. – Reason Magazine
Last year, the legislature revised the Maine Human Rights Act. Now, all private schools that choose to accept public funds must comply with the … Read more: Forget Carson! Remember the Maine Human Rights Act. – Reason MagazineContinue Reading
Abortion Rights Fundamental to Human Justice – The Citizen
Human rights are regarded as rights, but they are different in nature from ordinary rights. In social life, most rights are defined by law and … Read more: Abortion Rights Fundamental to Human Justice – The CitizenContinue Reading
New Bill of Rights: What will it achieve? – South West Londoner
As such the new bill has been viewed as a push back to the court, where UK courts would no longer be subject to the European Convention on Human … Read more: New Bill of Rights: What will it achieve? – South West LondonerContinue Reading
Afghanistan: Update to the Human Rights Council Urgent Debate – High Commissioner intervention
News and Press Release in English on Afghanistan about Gender and Protection and Human Rights; published on 1 Jul 2022 by OHCHR and UN HRC. Read more: Afghanistan: Update to the Human Rights Council Urgent Debate – High Commissioner interventionContinue Reading
Human rights and legal wrongs | Niall Gooch – The Critic Magazine
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) also dismissed an appeal. Compare with the directness and simplicity of America's First Amendment. It is … Read more: Human rights and legal wrongs | Niall Gooch – The Critic MagazineContinue Reading
Pressing for answers on question of fundamental human rights – PenBay Pilot
I hope local reporters continue to press for answers on this question of fundamental human rights, not only from our legislative candidates, … Read more: Pressing for answers on question of fundamental human rights – PenBay PilotContinue Reading
'Intensifying Attempts to Remove Women from Public Life in Afghanistan': India at UNHRC
The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, stated that the Taliban is “reinstituting step-by-step the … Read more: 'Intensifying Attempts to Remove Women from Public Life in Afghanistan': India at UNHRCContinue Reading
Illinois CROWN Act Expands Human Rights Law to Ban Race-Related Hair Discrimination
Amends Illinois Human Rights Act to ensure race protection includes traits like hair texture, protective hairstyles. Read more: Illinois CROWN Act Expands Human Rights Law to Ban Race-Related Hair DiscriminationContinue Reading
In Afghanistan, women take their lives out of desperation, Human Rights Council hears
The situation for women is so desperate in Afghanistan that they are committing suicide at a rate of one or two every day, the Human Rights … Read more: In Afghanistan, women take their lives out of desperation, Human Rights Council hearsContinue Reading
Human Rights and Voluntary National Reviews: Operational Common Approach Guidance Note
This guidance note aims to support Member States in integrating human rights into the development of Voluntary National Reviews on the 2030 Agenda … Read more: Human Rights and Voluntary National Reviews: Operational Common Approach Guidance NoteContinue Reading