Comment deadline extended to July 5 for proposed Human Rights Commission ordinance
The comment period for Oklahoma City's proposed Human Rights Commission ordinance has been extended to July 5, and the City Council meeting to … Read more: Comment deadline extended to July 5 for proposed Human Rights Commission ordinanceContinue Reading
Beijing Continues to Spin UN Human Rights Chief's 'Potemkin' China Visit
While the U.N. human rights chief explicitly stated her visit wasn't an investigation, China has spun it as such to score propaganda points. Read more: Beijing Continues to Spin UN Human Rights Chief's 'Potemkin' China VisitContinue Reading
What It's Like When Your Dad Is a Civil Rights Legend – GQ
Later, Dennis Sr. became executive director of the Southern Initiative Algebra Project, a nonprofit started by fellow civil rights veteran Bob Moses … Read more: What It's Like When Your Dad Is a Civil Rights Legend – GQContinue Reading
Human Rights Campaign reviews "record-breaking" year of anti-LGBTQ laws
At least 13 states passed an anti-LGBTQ bill so far in 2022, in what the Human Rights Campaign called a “record-breaking spate” of legislation. Read more: Human Rights Campaign reviews "record-breaking" year of anti-LGBTQ lawsContinue Reading
Former Allen & Overy Partner To Set Up Human Rights Firm – Law360
An international arbitration lawyer has left Allen & Overy to set up a boutique law firm that will focus on business and human rights law amid … Read more: Former Allen & Overy Partner To Set Up Human Rights Firm – Law360Continue Reading
Egypt coast guard to get EU cash to stop fleeing Egyptians – EUobserver
In May, a handful of NGOs including Human Rights Watch said repression is thriving under Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al Sisi's rule. For its part, … Read more: Egypt coast guard to get EU cash to stop fleeing Egyptians – EUobserverContinue Reading
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights presents update on situation in Mariupol
In Geneva, where the 50th Session of the Human Rights Council is taking place, an update on the grave human rights and humanitarian situation in … Read more: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights presents update on situation in MariupolContinue Reading
US says it encourages India to promote respect for human rights – Telegraph India
We regularly engage with the Indian government at senior levels on human rights concerns, including freedom of religion or belief: Washington. Read more: US says it encourages India to promote respect for human rights – Telegraph IndiaContinue Reading
US says it encourages India to promote respect for human rights – Kashmir Reader
“We regularly engage with the Indian government at senior levels on human rights concerns, including freedom of religion or belief,” he said. Read more: US says it encourages India to promote respect for human rights – Kashmir ReaderContinue Reading
Chinese activists accused of 'discussing human rights' to undergo separate trials
Separate trials will be conducted over Chinese activist Xu Zhiyong and human rights lawyer Ding Jiaxi for the similar allegations of discussing … Read more: Chinese activists accused of 'discussing human rights' to undergo separate trialsContinue Reading
Denial of open air and exercise a failure to treat people in prison with humanity and dignity
Section 40C of the Human Rights Act 2004 (ACT) establishes standing for Mr Davidson and jurisdiction for the Supreme Court to hear legal proceedings … Read more: Denial of open air and exercise a failure to treat people in prison with humanity and dignityContinue Reading
We encourage India to promote respect for human rights: Biden admin – Business Standard
"We regularly engage with the Indian government at senior levels on human rights concerns, including freedom of religion or belief," he said. Read more: We encourage India to promote respect for human rights: Biden admin – Business StandardContinue Reading
Encourage India to promote respect for human rights: US on Prophet row | Deccan Herald
"We regularly engage with the Indian government at senior levels on human rights concerns including freedom of religion or belief and we encourage … Read more: Encourage India to promote respect for human rights: US on Prophet row | Deccan HeraldContinue Reading
British withdrawal from European Convention on Human Rights would represent … – Irish News
ANY move by the British government to withdraw from the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR) would represent a "fundamental threat" to the … Read more: British withdrawal from European Convention on Human Rights would represent … – Irish NewsContinue Reading
High Commissioner updates the Human Rights Council on Mariupol, Ukraine (16 June 2022)
Distinguished President, Excellencies,. Further to Human Rights Council resolution S-34/1 adopted at its 34th Special Session, I present you with an … Read more: High Commissioner updates the Human Rights Council on Mariupol, Ukraine (16 June 2022)Continue Reading