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In addition, the domestic promotion of human rights requires cooperation and collective support from government agencies, independent organisations, … Read more: Deputy Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs presides over a workshop titled “Thailand's …Continue Reading

The top U.N. human rights body has accused both the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces of detaining tens of thousands of people … Read more: South Sudanese exiles face uncertain future after release from prison in Sudan – ABC NewsContinue Reading

A hidden civil rights fight: New book shares the untold story of the intersex movement. Juliana Gleeson wrote “Hermaphrodite Logic: A History of … Read more: A hidden civil rights fight: New book shares the untold story of the intersex movementContinue Reading

Josiah R. Daniels, Sojourners: Who are you, and what do you do? Yair Dvir: B'Tselem is a human rights organization. We are a team of Palestinians and … Read more: The Israeli Human Rights Group Urging the World to Confront Genocide | SojournersContinue Reading

A proposed law in South Korea would require companies to identify, prevent, and mitigate human rights and environmental harms across their … Read more: South Korea Revives Due Diligence Bill Impacting Multinational CompaniesContinue Reading

Conducting robust due diligence during underwriting processes. Implementing clear ESG policies that address human rights. Collaborating with all … Read more: IUMI raises alarm over modern slavery practices in shippping – Safety4SeaContinue Reading

Social protection is a fundamental human right, anchored in the rights to social security and health, and it must be upheld for all, including … Read more: Partnerships between humanitarian and development actors are key to including refugees …Continue Reading

Following the Human Rights Policy consultation held across Memorial University in fall 2024, the Office of the Vice Provost, Equity, Diversity, … Read more: Revised policy – GazetteContinue Reading

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); August 19, 2025: Ali Omidi Moghaddam and Iman Jozi, two men on death row for separate murder, were executed in … Read more: Ali Omidi Moghaddam and Iman Jozi Hanged in Khorramabad – Iran Human RightsContinue Reading

Human rights groups, United Nations experts and numerous legal scholars believe Israel's nearly two-year war on Gaza amounts to genocide. Israel's … Read more: Israel attacks displacement shelters to force Palestinians to southern Gaza – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

By adopting its first National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, Malaysia reinforces its commitment to eliminate forced labour, … Read more: ILO welcomes Malaysia's first National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights and the …Continue Reading

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with BST & Co. CPAs, LLP (“BST”), … Read more: HHS' Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Ransomware Security Rule Investigation with BST …Continue Reading

The Cambodia-Thailand border conflict in 2025 has escalated into one of the most severe regional disputes in recent years, impacting thousands of … Read more: Cambodia's Human Rights Committee Appeals to UN and ASEAN Over Thai Ceasefire ViolationsContinue Reading

… human rights. Foreign Minister Wong should use her visit to voice concerns about Vietnam's worsening human rights record and signal that failing … Read more: Australian Foreign Minister's Vietnam Trip Should Promote Rights | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading