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LL.M. Specialization in Human Rights … To be awarded the specialization in Human Rights, a student must obtain a B- (2.7) grade average in courses … Read more: LL.M. Specialization in Human Rights – UCLA LawContinue Reading

While Amendment 1 violates the individuals' right to life, Amendment 4 restricts the work of human rights defenders, journalists, and those … Read more: Iran: Concerns over Israeli strikes at Evin Prison, new amendments to “espionage law …Continue Reading

Venezuela's ruling party-controlled National Assembly has declared Volker Türk, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights, … Read more: Venezuelan lawmakers declare UN human rights chief persona non grata – ABC NewsContinue Reading

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Best Text Reporting on Human Rights & Religious Freedom (Hindi): This category honors the best text reportage (1000 words or longer) in Hindi that … Read more: Call for Nominations: Human Rights and Religious Freedom Journalism AwardsContinue Reading

… human rights, says about Israel's war on Gaza. Democracy Now!'s Amy Goodman spoke with the top U.N. rights watchdog in Geneva this week at the … Read more: "Ethnic Cleansing": Volker Türk on Israel's War in Gaza – YouTubeContinue Reading

Venezuela's government-allied National Assembly on Tuesday unanimously declared United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk … Read more: Venezuelan lawmakers declare UN human rights official Turk persona non grata | ReutersContinue Reading

It also indicated that we would deliver human rights capability building work to strengthen the implementation of rights across the public sector and … Read more: A Human Rights Bill for Scotland: Discussion Paper – gov.scot – The Scottish GovernmentContinue Reading

Ropes & Gray has a leading ESG, CSR and business and human rights compliance practice. We offer clients a comprehensive approach in these subject … Read more: In Case You Missed It: June 2025 Ropes & Gray ESG, CSR and Business and Human …Continue Reading

Iran Human Rights (IHR) is a non-profit, human rights organization with members inside and outside Iran. It is a non partisan and politically … Read more: Abolhassan Montazer – Iran Human RightsContinue Reading

UN official Volker Turk drew ire of the Venezuelan government after condemning what he says are abuses by state forces. UN High Commissioner for … Read more: Venezuelan lawmakers declare UN human rights chief persona non grata – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Transitional Justice Working Group (TJWG) thank the four main presidential candidates … Read more: South Korea: Newly elected President must address human rights issues raised in surveyContinue Reading

On 1 July 2025, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered an oral statement during the adoption of the Universal Periodic (…) Read more: Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council – FIDHContinue Reading

Through the story of Elizabeth and the artwork of Magda Castría, UN Human Rights intends to show how illustration can help humanize migration, … Read more: Illustrating for hope and migration | OHCHRContinue Reading