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For generations, Palestinians have longed for safety, dignity, and the right to determine their own lives and future. … Topic. Human rights … Read more: Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the UN International Day of Solidarity with … – Regjeringen.noContinue Reading

… human rights abusers. The use of European-made arms and weapons systems in Sudan, therefore, demands a rigorous reassessment of post-shipment … Read more: How Europe's migration policy and arms empowered Sudan's warlords – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said the “hastily adopted” amendments undermined judicial independence and raised concerns about … Read more: Pakistan rejects 'misplaced apprehensions' of UN rights chief about 27th constitutional amendmentContinue Reading

Demonstrators accuse officials of diverting public funds meant to protect communities from deadly floods. Many demand arrests, saying top politicians … Read more: Filipino human rights defenders and allies rally in Ottawa as thousands protest corruption in …Continue Reading

Human rights are essential, everyday. Support what makes life possible. Donate. Close. Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief … Read more: Activities | OHCHRContinue Reading

And the last human right is the right to make a decision on one's own end … human rights. After founding Dignitas he faced numerous legal … Read more: Ludwig Minelli: Dignitas founder dies by assisted suicide aged 92, group says – BBC NewsContinue Reading

… Human Rights and the core human rights treaties (Art. 13 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), Art. Read more: Call for inputs: Curriculum, pedagogy and assessment at the service of the right to educationContinue Reading

Decades of progress on LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, climate … Human Rights · Pope Francis · Pope Leo XIV · Religious Liberty · Same-Gender … Read more: For Advent, Dream of a New World-And Act to Make It Real – New Ways MinistryContinue Reading

… to push for the release of fellow officers imprisoned for human rights abuses committed during the junta's 1976-1983 rule. Read more: Dictatorship-era army officers and supporters rally in Argentina in latest sign of political shiftContinue Reading

Directorate General Human Rights and Rule of Law · Media Corner · Contacts. Highlights. Activities. View all activities. Annual Reports. 2013 – 2014 – … Read more: Countering Money Laundering in Albania – Economic Crime and Cooperation DivisionContinue Reading

The live discussion on #TheBigIssue has wrapped! We covered the Osman vs Wesley Girls SHS case — are students' rights at stake or are … Read more: The Wesley Girls Case Explained: Human Rights vs Institutional Independence – YouTubeContinue Reading

Russia banned Human Rights Watch as an "undesirable" organization, escalating its crackdown on foreign groups amid reports the US may recognize … Read more: Russia Bans Human Rights Watch as Moscow Intensifies Crackdown on Foreign OrganizationsContinue Reading

UN Human Rights (@UNHumanRights). 198 likes 32 replies. On the Intl Day of Women #HumanRights Defenders, we honor & support the women who have led … Read more: UN Human RightsContinue Reading

Russia's Ministry of Justice has designated Human Rights Watch an “undesirable organization,” effectively banning the group from operating in the … Read more: Russia declares Human Rights Watch an 'undesirable organization' – The Kyiv IndependentContinue Reading