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it is for central government to raise concerns around human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia at a national level.” Lina al-Hathloul, who was part of the … Read more: 'Tainted victory': Newcastle's Saudi influence still divisive after success – The GuardianContinue Reading

The Addameer Foundation for Human Rights in Gaza said in a statement today, Saturday, that it received on Thursday the news of the martyrdom of the … Read more: Human rights organization: Death Palestinian detainee Khalil Haniyeh from Gaza by tortureContinue Reading

Human rights organisations have long accused the Israeli military of a culture of impunity, with few soldiers ever facing justice. In 2023, fewer … Read more: IDF unit involved in Gaza paramedics' killing was under command of brigade led by … – The GuardianContinue Reading

The NAACP Washington branch has announced its recipient of the 2025 Louis P. Waller Human Rights Award. The NAACP will honor Kathy Cameron during … Read more: NAACP to honor Cameron with human rights award – Observer-ReporterContinue Reading

As we dive into the complexities of climate activism, it's crucial to explore its potential consequences on human rights. How do we balance the … Read more: Will Climate Activism Lead to the Biggest Loss of Human Rights in History? – MSNContinue Reading

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In a federal court in Maine on Friday, two human rights advocates argued that U.S. President Donald Trump's economic and travel sanctions against … Read more: Human Rights Defenders Sue Trump Administration Over Sanctions on ICC ProsecutorContinue Reading

… civil and human rights of people with disabilities. Founded in 1979 by people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities, DREDF … Read more: DREDF and 23 Disability Organizations File Amicus Brief Responding to Disability …Continue Reading

'A breach of human rights': the families hurt by the second homes council tax raid. Homeowners across the country feel vilified by the unjust levy. Read more: 'A breach of human rights': the families hurt by the second homes council tax raidContinue Reading

… rights violations, and other activities that violate safety, security and fundamental human rights”). The Board of Trustees committed to following … Read more: WWU: No more investments linked to fossil fuels, weapons, human rights violationsContinue Reading

These changes, which some saw as aligning Meta with the then incoming Trump administration, informed the LDF's decision to leave the civil rights … Read more: Legal Defense Fund exits Meta civil rights advisory group over DEI changes – The GuardianContinue Reading

… human rights, and international co-operation. The Magdeburg Centre is only the second in Germany and one of 15 across Europe to become part of … Read more: European Youth Education Centre Magdeburg receives Quality Label from the Council of EuropeContinue Reading

Ambassador Jürg Lauber: The Human Rights Council Between Law & Politics. 6:00–7:30 p.m.. NYU Wagner 105 E 17th St. NY, New York ,10003 (view map). Read more: Ambassador Jürg Lauber: The Human Rights Council Between Law & PoliticsContinue Reading

Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Ravina Shamdasani. Location. Geneva. Related. Press briefing notes. Read more: Gaza: Increasing Israeli “evacuation orders” lead to forcible transfer of Palestinians – ohchrContinue Reading