New resource guides civil society on developing a rights-based framework for the digital age
… “Taking a Progressive and Decolonial Approach to Digital Ecosystems,” a resource that aims to guide civil society in developing a rights-based … Read more: New resource guides civil society on developing a rights-based framework for the digital ageContinue Reading
Greece claims 'invasion' in Crete as it tries to halt asylum on Med route – BBC News
… human rights abuses. It was mid-July when the government in Athens made its own move. "The road to Greece is closing," Prime Minister Kyriakos … Read more: Greece claims 'invasion' in Crete as it tries to halt asylum on Med route – BBC NewsContinue Reading
Iran: Proposed Cyber Bill Gives Authorities Sweeping New Powers to Block and Punish …
The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of … Read more: Iran: Proposed Cyber Bill Gives Authorities Sweeping New Powers to Block and Punish …Continue Reading
Growth of foreign repression on UK soil going unchecked – JCHR report warns
The Joint Committee on Human Rights has called for stronger action to stop the growth of transnational repression (TNR). Read more: Growth of foreign repression on UK soil going unchecked – JCHR report warnsContinue Reading
Celebrating International Tiger Day – Amazon Sustainability
Amazon's Right Now Climate Fund supports small-scale farmers and expands nature corridors and habitats for tigers and other species in India's … Read more: Celebrating International Tiger Day – Amazon SustainabilityContinue Reading
Father, ex-husband, among 9 arrested in alleged honour killing in Pakistan – Al Jazeera
Sidra Bibi, 18, was reportedly killed on the orders of a local council of elders in eastern Pakistan's Rawalpindi. Human rights activists shout … Read more: Father, ex-husband, among 9 arrested in alleged honour killing in Pakistan – Al JazeeraContinue Reading
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition confirms that upon arrival in Israeli custody, US human rights …
… human rights defender Chris Smalls was physically assaulted by seven uniformed individuals. They choked him and kicked him in the legs, leaving … Read more: The Freedom Flotilla Coalition confirms that upon arrival in Israeli custody, US human rights …Continue Reading
Disability rights are human rights: Inclusive reproductive justice in Nigeria – Ipas
Ipas Nigeria and SAIF Advocacy advance disability-inclusive reproductive justice in Gombe State, ensuring women with disabilities access safe, … Read more: Disability rights are human rights: Inclusive reproductive justice in Nigeria – IpasContinue Reading
FIFA World Cup: Can It Leave Behind a Positive and Lasting Human Rights Legacy?
The international soccer tournament has been linked to a range of human rights violations, including migrant worker exploitation, restrictions on … Read more: FIFA World Cup: Can It Leave Behind a Positive and Lasting Human Rights Legacy?Continue Reading
A destruction of the conditions of life: Report on Genocide in Gaza
Fiona Campbell. Israel's military campaign is deliberately and systematically dismantling Gaza's health and life-sustaining systems, … Read more: A destruction of the conditions of life: Report on Genocide in GazaContinue Reading
Parents lose isolation legal claim against Leeds academy chain – BBC News
A group of parents who claimed their children's school had breached their human rights … right to private life under Article 8 of the Human Rights Act … Read more: Parents lose isolation legal claim against Leeds academy chain – BBC NewsContinue Reading
Japan: Contractors submit open letter to World Expo organiser over alleged violation of key …
One subcontractor for the Angola Pavilion alleges that the rush construction schedule led to long working hours and continuous shifts. The letter … Read more: Japan: Contractors submit open letter to World Expo organiser over alleged violation of key …Continue Reading
Israeli Human Rights Groups Accuse Israel of Destroying Palestinian Society in Gaza
Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-yt For the first time, two leading Israeli human rights groups — B'Tselem and Physicians … Read more: Israeli Human Rights Groups Accuse Israel of Destroying Palestinian Society in GazaContinue Reading
Two leading Israeli human rights groups — B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights–Israel
Two leading Israeli human rights groups — B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights–Israel — have accused Israel of committing genocide against… Read more: Two leading Israeli human rights groups — B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights–IsraelContinue Reading
BBC Audio | Global News Podcast | Israeli human rights groups accuse Israel of genocide
In reports published on Monday, they said “Israel is taking co-ordinated action to intentionally destroy Palestinian society in the Gaza Strip" and … Read more: BBC Audio | Global News Podcast | Israeli human rights groups accuse Israel of genocideContinue Reading