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… human rights defenders from across the globe… Israel has no right to obstruct our effort to reach Gaza." The Madleen is carrying a symbolic … Read more: Activists say Israeli troops have boarded aid ship bound for Gaza – BBC NewsContinue Reading

Another abduction has been reported in occupied Crimea, with this one, as a prominent human rights defender puts it, haven't descended to a new … Read more: Russian FSB abduct Crimean couple, place their child in careContinue Reading

Human Rights Watch interviewed 14 people who had faced blasphemy accusations, as well as lawyers, prosecutors, judges, police officials, human rights … Read more: Pakistan: Blasphemy Laws Exploited for Blackmail, Profit | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

… rights to express support for those targeted by this Administration's anti-civil and human rights policies. “Through the deployment of military … Read more: LDF Condemns President Trump's Deployment of National Guard in Attempt to Curb …Continue Reading

Alvino Kusumabrata. My first encounter – albeit imaginary – with a victim of human rights violations occurred in the seventh grade. The victim's name … Read more: Essay: The water that breaks the wall of forgetfulness – Inside IndonesiaContinue Reading

“For years, Sindhis have faced political repression through enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings,” Sherman said, citing Pakistan's Human … Read more: U.S. Congressman raises Sindh human rights concerns with Pak delegationContinue Reading

"When I was younger, I was deprived of love and compassion,” Numa Limbu (Chanchala), 34, a transgender woman, told the Himalayan Times that she … Read more: Numa: fighting and redefining 'love' and 'human rights' – The Himalayan TimesContinue Reading

5:56. Go to channel · Pride Month in Corporate America: What Companies Do to Please Human Rights Campaign's Agenda. John Stossel New 215K views · 14: … Read more: A look at the Henry Gerber House and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights – YouTubeContinue Reading

The Rev. Robert Wilson, chairman of the Auburn Human Rights Commission, talks about the organization during the Auburn Pride Rally and Queer … Read more: Video: Auburn Human Rights Commission chairman speaks at pride rally – The CitizenContinue Reading

… human rights lawyer Craig Mokhiber. He updates us on international legal and political efforts to bring accountability for Israel's crimes. Craig … Read more: People power will liberate Palestine, with Craig Mokhiber – YouTubeContinue Reading

… human rights concerns following recent armed clashes in the capital Tripoli. "These efforts are aimed at strengthening security arrangements to … Read more: UN mission welcomes Libya's decision to address security concerns – XinhuaContinue Reading

A bill aims to impose an 80% tax on funding allocated by foreign states to civil society organizations. The measure primarily targets groups … Read more: Israeli Knesset targets Palestinian rights NGOs – Le MondeContinue Reading

State Department employees were also recently told to stop noting in annual human rights reports whether a nation had violated its obligations not to … Read more: Trump's Ambition Collides With Law on Sending Migrants to Dangerous CountriesContinue Reading

The European Union state has so far ignored a 2023 ruling by the European Court of Human Rights, which found Romania had failed to enforce the rights … Read more: Tens of thousands march in Romania demanding LGBTQ equality – ReutersContinue Reading