UN human rights chief calls for US to withdraw sanctions on ICC judges – BBC
The UN's human rights chief has demanded the US government withdraw sanctions it imposed on four judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Read more: UN human rights chief calls for US to withdraw sanctions on ICC judges – BBCContinue Reading
'She lived without fear': daughter of Chechen activist publishes book she vowed to pen after …
Lana Estemirova promised to tell story of her mother, a renowned human rights activist. This month it is published. Read more: 'She lived without fear': daughter of Chechen activist publishes book she vowed to pen after …Continue Reading
The Future of Human Rights – Leiden University
As part of the Leiden – Edinburgh Global Law Summer Course, The Hague Global Futures Hub will host a series of roundtable discussions focused on … Read more: The Future of Human Rights – Leiden UniversityContinue Reading
Council of Europe set to embrace human rights reform after migration backlash | The National
Alain Berset, secretary general of the council, said the European Convention for Human Rights (ECHR) needed “adaptation” and that there would be … Read more: Council of Europe set to embrace human rights reform after migration backlash | The NationalContinue Reading
Human Rights Commission workshops in Ardnashee School and College – Derry Now
The NIHRC provided interactive presentations to four different classes at the school. They focused on highlighting how human rights are for everyone, … Read more: Human Rights Commission workshops in Ardnashee School and College – Derry NowContinue Reading
El Salvador: IACHR expresses grave concern over measures that restrict the defense of …
Washington, DC—The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is concerned about recent arrests of human rights defenders and the approval … Read more: El Salvador: IACHR expresses grave concern over measures that restrict the defense of …Continue Reading
Human rights group loses bid to bring legal action against equalities watchdog
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is consulting on proposed amendments to part of its guidance, after interim guidance was published … Read more: Human rights group loses bid to bring legal action against equalities watchdogContinue Reading
Gov. Mills honored with Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award – YouTube
Along with Gov. Mills, two other women were honored with RFK Human Rights Awards. Read more: Gov. Mills honored with Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award – YouTubeContinue Reading
Advocates unite to promote older people's human rights
A new Australian network to promote the human rights of older persons within Australia and internationally has been launched, bringing together … Read more: Advocates unite to promote older people's human rightsContinue Reading
Human rights committee blames Guatemala for forcing girl who was raped to carry out her pregnancy
A panel of independent experts who make up the United Nations Human Rights Committee says they have found that Guatemala violated the rights of a … Read more: Human rights committee blames Guatemala for forcing girl who was raped to carry out her pregnancyContinue Reading
Badenoch to launch probe into UK exiting European Convention on Human Rights
The Tory leader will use a speech on Friday to set out her plans for a commission on whether the UK should leave the European Convention on Human … Read more: Badenoch to launch probe into UK exiting European Convention on Human RightsContinue Reading
UN Human Rights Committee demands Guatemala protect girls to ensure none are forced to …
“With the UN Human Rights Committee's decision in Fátima's case, all survivors represented by the Niñas No Madres' movement have obtained justice … Read more: UN Human Rights Committee demands Guatemala protect girls to ensure none are forced to …Continue Reading
Human Rights First Condemns Deepened U.S. Attack on International Criminal Court
Washington D.C. — Human Rights First condemned the Trump administration's action today imposing financial sanctions on four International Criminal … Read more: Human Rights First Condemns Deepened U.S. Attack on International Criminal CourtContinue Reading
Badenoch to says she's ready to quit the ECHR in order to take back control of Britain's borders
Kemi Badenoch will today declare she is ready to quit the European Convention on Human Rights to take back control of Britain's borders. Read more: Badenoch to says she's ready to quit the ECHR in order to take back control of Britain's bordersContinue Reading
NGOs warn EU funds linked to human rights violations – The World from PRX
Eight NGOs across six EU countries have documented dozens of projects they say violate basic human rights — from Roma children being separated in EU- … Read more: NGOs warn EU funds linked to human rights violations – The World from PRXContinue Reading