Will Obama's new atrocities board lead to more Libya-style operations?
Declaring that the United States and the world can do a better job of halting – and even preventing – genocide and other crimes against humanity, President Obama on Monday announced creation of a new advisory body to help generate action against hu…Continue Reading
Human rights take a back seat to trade: poll
Canadians are becoming less concerned about human rights in China as they increasingly view the booming Asia-Pacific region as a crucial driver of Canada's future economic success, according to a survey to be released today.Continue Reading
White House Targets Sale of Human Rights-Violating Technology
If you're selling technology to Iran or Syria that's used to commit human rights violations, you've got a new enemy: the White House.Continue Reading
Nepal: Reject Amnesty for Serious Crimes
Tweet Widget
Facebook Like
Nepalese political leaders should not grant an amnesty for international crimes.
(New York) – Nepalese political leaders should not grant an amnesty f…Continue Reading
بالصور: الناس يعيشون هنا، كما يقول آلاف الناشطين في أنحاء أفريقيا
إعداد: بريدجيت باروز- ناشطة إقليمية أفريقية فيما يخص المساكن العشوائية- منظمة العفو الدولية
من نجامينا إلى هراري، ومن القاهرة إلى أكرا، وم…Continue Reading
Transgender man fights $3,400 hysterectomy bill
A transgender man in Nova Scotia has filed a human rights complaint after getting billed $3,400 bill for a hysterectomy that he says was medically necessary.Continue Reading
Obama Issues New Sanctions on Human-Rights Abuses in Iran and Syria
President Obama on Monday issued new sanctions on Iran and Syria, targeted at those who use Internet and computer technology to facilitate human-rights abuses.Continue Reading
Health concerns remain for human rights advocate
A Fredericton man is still facing significant health complications after ending his 48-day hunger strike last Friday, according to a member of his medical team.Continue Reading
Today's e-Reads: Obama Targets Tech Used In Human Rights Abuse
President Obama will issue an executive order on Monday targeting the use of technology to abuse human rights, The Washington Post reports.Continue Reading
Obama To Issue Sanctions on Foreign Nationals Who Use Technology to Commit Human Rights Abuses
President Obama is expected to issue an executive order Monday that will impose sanctions on foreign nationals who – through the Internet, cellphones or other technologies — use surveillance and monitoring to commit human rights abuses, The Washingt…Continue Reading
Mexican poet wins human rights prize
Mexico City, April 23 (IANS/EFE) Poet Javier Sicilia received the Sergio Mendez Arceo Human Rights Prize this weekend for his efforts to promote peace in Mexico.Continue Reading
Kazakhstan: Suspend Trial, Investigate Torture Allegations
Tweet Widget
Facebook Like
– Kazakhstan authorities should immediately suspend the trial of 37 oil workers and others pending a prompt and independent investigation into the defendants’ torture allegations. …Continue Reading
Sudan: Blue Nile Civilians Describe Attacks, Abuses
Tweet Widget
Facebook Like
Civilians are bearing the brunt of abuses in Sudan’s simmering border conflict in Blue Nile state, Human Rights Watch said today, based on a research trip in April 2012 into Blue Nile….Continue Reading
China: CNMC Public Listing Needs Investor Vigilance
Tweet Widget
Facebook Like
Prospective investors in China Non-Ferrous Metals Mining Corporation’s (CNMC) upcoming initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong should be aware of the company’s disturbing labor ri…Continue Reading
Another 'Al Qaeda linked' hate cleric uses human rights act to avoid deportation from UK
London, Apr 22 (ANI): An Iraqi Muslim cleric suspected of being linked to Al Qaeda and radicalising young Britons is the second hate preacher who has used the Human Rights Act to continue to live in the UK, despite government efforts to deport him.Continue Reading