UN Human Rights office calls for a peaceful political transition in Sri Lanka | Tamil Guardian
In response to these events, the OHCHR tweeted that “leaders must call for respect of life” and security forces must “respect human rights and … Read more: UN Human Rights office calls for a peaceful political transition in Sri Lanka | Tamil GuardianContinue Reading
Protecting human rights assured – news.gov.hk
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today emphasised its full commitment to the protection of human rights to the United … Read more: Protecting human rights assured – news.gov.hkContinue Reading
Human Rights Commission urges police to address treatment of transgender people
Senior human rights adviser Vee Blackwood said the officers' behaviour indicated deeper cultural issues within the police force. Advertisement. Read more: Human Rights Commission urges police to address treatment of transgender peopleContinue Reading
The Kremlin's repressive decade – EUobserver
Ten years ago, I had the honour of speaking at news conference in Moscow with Russia's human rights defenders. A week later, president Vladimir … Read more: The Kremlin's repressive decade – EUobserverContinue Reading
People With Disabilities Overlooked in the Response to Quake-Hit Afghanistan: Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch stated that people with disabilities had been overlooked in humanitarian relief to the earthquake victims in a report about the … Read more: People With Disabilities Overlooked in the Response to Quake-Hit Afghanistan: Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Human Rights Commission urges police to address treatment of transgender people – RNZ
Senior human rights adviser Vee Blackwood said the officers' behaviour indicated deeper cultural issues within the police force. They said the … Read more: Human Rights Commission urges police to address treatment of transgender people – RNZContinue Reading
Dubuque names new Chief of Equity and Human Rights – KGAN
Dubuque City Manager named Gisella Aitken-Shadle as the City's new chief of equity and human rights Tuesday afternoon. Read more: Dubuque names new Chief of Equity and Human Rights – KGANContinue Reading
Pakistani expert decries US double standard on human rights – Opinion – Chinadaily.com.cn
In recent days there has been a rise in unjust and uncalled-for noise about human rights conditions in China, especially in the Xinjiang Uygur … Read more: Pakistani expert decries US double standard on human rights – Opinion – Chinadaily.com.cnContinue Reading
Why did Joe Biden change his mind about making Saudi Arabia a 'pariah nation' over human rights?
Why did Joe Biden change his mind about making Saudi Arabia a 'pariah nation' over human rights? There was talk of complete change in US-Saudi … Read more: Why did Joe Biden change his mind about making Saudi Arabia a 'pariah nation' over human rights?Continue Reading
Van Hollen, Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Expand Human Rights Vetting for Security …
Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act would close a loophole in human rights vetting in Pentagon security cooperation programs. Read more: Van Hollen, Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Expand Human Rights Vetting for Security …Continue Reading
Putting the right to education at the heart of the Transformation of Education – ReliefWeb
This perspective was further detailed by Mercedes Mayol Lassalle (World Organization for Early Childhood Education (OMEP)), Bede Sheppard (Human … Read more: Putting the right to education at the heart of the Transformation of Education – ReliefWebContinue Reading
Arizona law granting human rights to fetuses blocked by federal judge
U.S. District Judge Douglas Rayes' 17-page order says that the law is too vague for enforcement, siding with abortion rights advocates. Read more: Arizona law granting human rights to fetuses blocked by federal judgeContinue Reading
Gas Prices, Iran and Saudi Human Rights: What Biden Faces on His Middle East Tour
'We are trying to do multiple things at once,' a top adviser to President Joe Biden explained of the criticism he faces for meeting with Saudi … Read more: Gas Prices, Iran and Saudi Human Rights: What Biden Faces on His Middle East TourContinue Reading
Opinion: Changes to the Mental Health Act Must Prioritize Human Rights – Mad In America
A group of Irish academics and people with lived experience advocate for a human rights–based approach to treatment under proposed laws. Read more: Opinion: Changes to the Mental Health Act Must Prioritize Human Rights – Mad In AmericaContinue Reading
Human Rights Groups Call On Belgium To Reject Prisoner Swap Treaty With Iran
More than 10 human rights and activist groups urged Belgian lawmakers Tuesday to reject a prisoner swap deal with Iran that could result in the … Read more: Human Rights Groups Call On Belgium To Reject Prisoner Swap Treaty With IranContinue Reading