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… to abortion across the United States, was described by the UN human rights chief as “a huge blow to women's human rights and gender equality.”. Read more: Overturning of Roe v Wade abortion law a 'huge blow to women's human rights'Continue Reading

President Paul Kagame on Saturday fiercely defended Rwanda's record on human rights and political freedoms as the curtains closed on a … Read more: Kagame defends Rwanda on rights as Commonwealth expands – France 24Continue Reading

Human rights organizations in Spain and Morocco have called on both countries to investigate the deaths of at least 18 Africans and injuries … Read more: Groups in Spain and Morocco push for border deaths inquiry – ABC NewsContinue Reading

June 24 saw the 50th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council​ taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, and included an intervention from … Read more: Lithuania, Latvia and Poland speak out on human rights of migrants – LSM.LVContinue Reading

It is a huge blow to women's human rights and gender equality,” United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said on June 24. Read more: US Supreme Court ruling on abortion 'huge blow' to women's human rights, gender equalityContinue Reading

The decision by the US Supreme Court on Friday to end the right to abortion is “a huge blow to women's human rights and gender equality”, … Read more: US ending abortion right a 'huge blow' to human rights : UN : – Tico TimesContinue Reading

Reproductive rights, including the right to access abortion, are grounded in internationally recognized human rights. Read more: US: Abortion Access is a Human RightContinue Reading

Human rights groups yesterday called on lawmakers to approve a draft bill that would ban torture and other forms of inhumane punishment. Read more: Human rights groups urge lawmakers to ban torture, inhumane punishment – Taipei TimesContinue Reading

We call on the Russian Federation to abide by its international obligations and ensure the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms for … Read more: HRC 50 – Joint Statement on the Situation of Human Rights in Russia, Interactive Dialogue … – EEASContinue Reading

US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade abortion ruling an epic, historic victory for true civil rights. Read more: Roe v Wade's overturning an epic victory for civil rights | The Catholic WeeklyContinue Reading

Now the spectre is raised of the UK abandoning the European Charter of Human Rights (the treaty behind the court) and the usual ill-informed wails … Read more: Note to woke: Brits taught Europe human rights, not other way around FREDERICK FORSYTHContinue Reading

Access to safe and legal abortion is a matter of human rights, and its availability is the best way to protect autonomy and reduce maternal … Read more: Access to Abortion is a Human RightContinue Reading

Britain's controversial policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has been a trending media topic ahead of the summit. Read more: Commonwealth meet draws attention to Rwanda's human rights record | News – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley has called the United States Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade "… Read more: 'Human rights are never settled': Rachel Notley reacts to Roe v. Wade | EverythingGPContinue Reading