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Amnesty International reported on Tuesday that the March 23 Movement (M23) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) committed human rights … Read more: Armed group condemned over human rights abuses against civilians in DRC – Jurist.orgContinue Reading

To receive our press releases · Guide for visiting journalists · Media contacts · European court of Human Rights RSS feeds. follow us. Hidden. About. Read more: GRECO recommends anti-corruption reforms for Liechtenstein's government, police, and …Continue Reading

Patrick Harvie has criticised new Holyrood toilet policies, warning they may marginalise trans people and breach human rights protections. Read more: Harvie: Holyrood trans toilet ban may breach human rights | The HeraldContinue Reading

Disagreements with European Court of Human Rights' interpretation of immigration law has stirred a debate over the treaty. Read more: Rising Displeasure With European Human Rights Court Threatens Climate Change GainsContinue Reading

Rights groups say the practice of using human shields has been going on in the occupied Palestinian territories for decades. Breaking the Silence, a … Read more: How common is Israel's use of human shields in Gaza and the West Bank? – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); May 27, 2025: Mahmoud Shirvani, a man on death row for murder, was executed in Kahnuj Prison. Read more: Mahmoud Shirvani Hanged for Murder in Kahnuj – Iran Human RightsContinue Reading

"We call upon Hungary to revise these measures, to ensure the human rights … civil society and LGBTI rights" as she entered the meeting. "We … Read more: EU countries 'losing patience' as Hungary grilled on Pride march and rule of law | EuronewsContinue Reading

Vancouver B.C. – BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) released a report today that reviews progress made by provincial public … Read more: Human Rights Commissioner highlights progress and areas for further government action in …Continue Reading

On 19 April 2025, the Tunis Court of First Instance sentenced 37 individuals, including prominent political opposition figures, lawyers, human rights … Read more: Tunisia: Further Information: Mass Convictions of Opposition ActivistsContinue Reading

The Upper Grand District School Board has initiated an independent Human Rights review of its services, which is being conducted by Pat Case and … Read more: Third-party reviewers invite written comments for Human Rights ReviewContinue Reading

The claim is expected to be heard in 2026. Related Areas of Law. Employment and Discrimination Law · Civil Liberties and Human Rights. Read more: Former employee sues Arsenal Football Club for unfair dismissal over 'inflammatory' social …Continue Reading

Trump's Policing Policies Threaten Human Rights. The Trump Administration is making it harder to hold police accountable while also expanding funding … Read more: Trump's Policing Policies Threaten Human Rights – Progressive.orgContinue Reading

It actually used to mean something when a U.S. president raised concerns about specific democracy and human rights wrongdoings with foreign leaders. Read more: A new low on US democracy support – Politico.euContinue Reading

Emily Driver, a solicitor specialising in inquests and public inquiries, has joined Leigh Day's human rights department. Read more: Specialist inquest and inquiry solicitor joins Leigh DayContinue Reading