Human rights law 'abuse' targeted
Theresa May will order a crackdown on the "abuse" of human rights laws that is stopping foreign criminals being deported, it has been reported.Continue Reading
Human rights law 'abuse' targeted
Theresa May will order a crackdown on the "abuse" of human rights laws that is stopping foreign criminals being deported, it has been reported.Continue Reading
Human rights law 'abuse' targeted
Theresa May will order a crackdown on the "abuse" of human rights laws that is stopping foreign criminals being deported, it has been reported.Continue Reading
Egypt: Military Impunity for Violence Against Women
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The March 11 acquittal of the only military officer charged in the “virginity tests” trial is a blow for any hopes of accountability for the abuses women have experienced at the hand…Continue Reading
Imprisoned Bahraini Human Rights Activist Moved to Army Hospital
Thousands of Bahraini protestors marched through the streets on Friday in support of human rights activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, who has been on hunger strike for 58 days.Continue Reading
Tunisia: Seven Years in Jail for Mocking Islam
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The seven-year prison terms handed down on March 28, 2012 to two Tunisians for publishing writings perceived as offensive to Islam are examples of the need to repeal repressive laws dati…Continue Reading
Russia: Prominent Journalist Attacked
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Russian authorities should carry out a prompt and effective investigation into the vicious beating by unknown assailants of Elena Milashina, a prominent Russian journalist and human righ…Continue Reading
Syria says UN rights chief ignores 'terrorism'
Syria lashed out at the UN high commissioner for human rights on Friday, accusing her of turning a blind eye to "terrorism" funded from abroad.Continue Reading
Human Rights Watch asks Olympics Committee to take up Saudi discrimination of women in sports
Beirut, Apr 6(ANI): Human Rights Watch has urged the International Olympic Committee to take up the issue of Saudi discrimination against women in sports at its next executive board meeting in Quebec on May 23.Continue Reading
Syria says UN rights chief ignores 'terrorism'
Syria lashed out at the UN high commissioner for human rights on Friday, accusing her of turning a blind eye to "terrorism" funded from abroad.Continue Reading
Yemen: Transition Needs Accountability, Security Reform
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Yemen’s transition to a democracy that respects human rights and the rule of law is at risk unless the new government moves swiftly on security reform and accountability for past c…Continue Reading
Human Rights Watch: Prestigious Journalism Award
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Human Rights Watch multimedia features on Russia and Papua New Guinea have won prestigious awards in the field of broadcast journalism, a rare honor for a nongovernmental organization. …Continue Reading
Israel: Palestinians Cut Off From Farmlands
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A court ruling upholding a military permit system has had the result that a year later West Bank Palestinians in one affected area are virtually unable to work on their farmlands, on the…Continue Reading
Saudi Arabia: Sports Minister Confirms Women’s Exclusion
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The Saudi sports minister and head of the Saudi National Olympic Committee confirmed on April 4, 2012, that Saudi Arabia will not support women in practicing sports. Prince Nawwaf al-Fai…Continue Reading
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International Hosts Forum on Human Trafficking
Human Rights Youth Coordinator for the Church of Scientology increases awareness of this growing global issue at recent talk.Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 05, 2012 The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International hosted a forum and fundraiser M…Continue Reading