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The European Union says there are "indications" that Israel's actions in Gaza are violating human rights obligations in the agreement governing … Read more: EU finds 'indications' Israel is breaching key human rights agreement in Gaza – WAPTContinue Reading

Evin prison has thousands of detainees, including dissidents, human rights defenders, journalists and dual nationals (File photo). David Gritten. Read more: Israel says it struck Tehran's Evin prison and Fordo access routes – BBC NewsContinue Reading

"Government embarrassment at security breaches is no proper basis for excessive and disproportionate interferences with human rights. It is precisely … Read more: Amnesty International UK's response to Home Secretary's announcement that Palestine …Continue Reading

Human rights organizations have reported higher tolls, with at least 865 killed and 3,396 injured. In Israel, authorities say at least 24 people have … Read more: Iran: UN Fact-Finding Mission, Special Rapporteur call for civilian protection and respect for … – ohchrContinue Reading

Producer Uday Jhunjhunwala establishes fund for film, theater projects centered on international human rights and children's welfare. Read more: Human Rights, Children's Welfare Film Fund Set in New York – VarietyContinue Reading

“Mahmoud was targeted for exercising his human rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. All of these rights must be respected in the … Read more: Mahmoud Khalil released after months of unjust detention – Amnesty International AustraliaContinue Reading

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk sounded the alarm on Friday over escalating violence across Sudan's North Darfur and Kordofan … Read more: UN human rights chief urges immediate action amid worsening Sudan humanitarian crisisContinue Reading

A group of demonstrators on horseback rode from Paramount to Compton City Hall on Sunday for the Human Rights Unity Ride. Read more: Demonstrators on horseback host Human Rights Unity Ride – YouTubeContinue Reading

Human Rights Activists report 950 dead and 3450 wounded in Israeli strikes on Iran, contradicting official Iranian figures. Read more: Israeli strikes on Iran killed at least 950 people, human rights group says – The HinduContinue Reading

… human rights—especially the rights of women and girls. Dar stated: “We remain actively engaged with the Afghan Interim Government diplomatically … Read more: Pakistan Calls for Stability and Human Rights in Afghanistan – TOLOnewsContinue Reading

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, is set to visit Sri Lanka this week on a four-day official tour, with a scheduled … Read more: UN Human Rights Chief to visit Chemmani as Tamils launch protest demanding international justiceContinue Reading

We are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all – and we can only do it with your support. Act now or learn more about our … Read more: Iran: Growing fears over torture and arbitrary executions of individuals accused of …Continue Reading

Editor's Note: This article is part of a symposium on the ideas and relevance of human rights and the Trump era. The full symposium can be found here. Read more: Leaving Out Human Rights Hurts National SecurityContinue Reading

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk will visit to Sri Lanka from June 23 to 26. This marks the first visit by a UN … Read more: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights here today – DailyNewsContinue Reading