Syria: Crimes Against Humanity in Homs
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The systematic nature of abuses against civilians in Homs by Syrian government forces, including torture and unlawful killings, indicate that crimes against humanity have been committed….Continue Reading
UAE: Activists Planning Hunger Strike
Five activists jailed seven months ago for “publicly insulting” United Arab Emirates officials plan to begin a hunger strike on November 13, 2011. The activists said the hunger strike will continue until autho…Continue Reading
Alcohol row sparks human rights complaint
An Aboriginal group in the Gippsland town of Bairnsdale has lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission, as tensions with police reach breaking point.Continue Reading
Yukon College appeals human rights decision
The Yukon Supreme Court is deciding whether a Human Rights Commission decision against Yukon College should be thrown out on a technicality.Continue Reading
Ugandan gay activist wins RFK Human Rights Award
A gay rights activist in Uganda, where a bill that would punish gays with prison or death has stirred worldwide outrage, received the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award in Washington on Thursday.Continue Reading
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights Welcomes Gilles Hebert as Vice President, Museum Practice
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA– – Stuart Murray, President and CEO of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights , announced today that Mr. Gilles Hebert has accepted the position of CMHR’s Vice-President, Museum Practice.In …Continue Reading
Kenya: Hope for Cancer Patients
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The Kenyan Parliament’s vote to make cancer treatment free of charge will save lives and promote the right to health, Human Rights Watch said today. The Kenyan government should move q…Continue Reading
HRW: Indebted Europe mustn’t ease off China rights
A human rights group said Thursday it’s worried that debt-ridden European countries pondering the idea of bailout money from China may be tempted to dial back the pressure on Beijing about human rights.Continue Reading
HUMAN RIGHTS BEING TURNED INTO A NEW RELIGION, WARNS RAIS
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) — Information, Communications and CultureMinister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim warned today that the Western concept of humanrights could be seen to be taking root in the country and being turned into anew religion by some M…Continue Reading
Ugandan gay activist wins RFK Human Rights Award
A leading gay rights advocate in Uganda, where being gay is a crime, is set to receive the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award in Washington.Continue Reading
Mexico security forces use torture in drug war: report
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s security forces are committing widespread human rights violations such as torture and forced disappearances in their battle against drug cartels, a report by Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday.Continue Reading
China: Enforced Disappearances a Growing Threat
Enforced disappearances by the Chinese government’s security agencies have soared as a means to silence perceived dissent, Human Rights Watch said today at a news conference in Hong Kong.
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Mexico: Widespread Rights Abuses in ‘War on Drugs’
Mexico’s military and police have committed widespread human rights violations in efforts to combat organized crime, virtually none of which are being adequately investigated. The 212-page report “Neit…Continue Reading
Egypt: Military ‘Virginity Test’ Investigation a Sham
The Egyptian military has not investigated or prosecuted anyone for the sexual assault of seven women by military officers on March 10, 2011, in the military prison in Hikestep under the guise of “virginity test…Continue Reading
Mexico accused of using torture in war on drugs
Mexico’s public security forces have indulged in the systematic use of torture in the country’s fight against drug-trafficking organisations, according to a leading human-rights group.Continue Reading