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As the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, prepares to visit Sri Lanka this month, the question is not what Tamil survivors will … Read more: UN Human Rights Commissioner visit to Sri Lanka: Empty diplomacy or breakthrough for survivors?Continue Reading

EU officials warn a new review may find Israel violating human rights obligations amid Gaza war, potentially leading to downgraded trade ties and … Read more: European Council president signals possible EU action against Israel over Gaza – YnetnewsContinue Reading

“As Britain's equality regulator, the Equality and Human Rights Commission upholds and enforces the Equality Act 2010 to ensure everyone is treated … Read more: Trans people 'lied to over their rights to enter female-only spaces' – The TelegraphContinue Reading

… Human Rights (ECHR), restrict the ability of the UK parliament to implement immigration policies and deliver secure national borders. In her … Read more: UK Leader of Opposition Speaks on International Law at RUSIContinue Reading

Do you think Britain should remain a member of the European Convention on Human Rights or should we withdraw from it? Conducted 6 June 2025. Read more: Do you think Britain should remain a member of the European Convention on Human Rights …Continue Reading

Convention on Human Rights must be reformed, external in the face a growing political backlash against migration. The paper says the comment is an … Read more: Newspaper headlines: 'Reform civil war' and 'arise Sir Becks' – BBC NewsContinue Reading

It comes as the Conservative Party leader launched a review into whether the UK should leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Read more: Kemi Badenoch: ECHR has become 'sword used to attack democratic decisions' – Sky NewsContinue Reading

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 83 other human rights groups to call for action to stop the execution of Afghan (…) Read more: Call to action against execution of Afghan nationals in Iran – FIDHContinue Reading

If you think Keir Starmer is rattled by Reform's awkward-squad views on human rights, spare a thought for Kemi Badenoch. In a speech today … Read more: Kemi Badenoch is walking into her own ECHR trap | The SpectatorContinue Reading

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

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

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

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

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