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What's happening in human rights news? Keep watching to find out more. Four people who participated in a pro-Palestinian protest at Burleigh … Read more: There's a lot going on in the world. Catch up on the week's human rights news in 60 seconds.Continue Reading

“Instead of using these heavy-handed tactics to silence critics, authorities in Tanzania should focus on upholding fundamental human rights in the … Read more: Tanzania: Stop repression of opposition leaders and immediately release Tundu LissuContinue Reading

Harvard Kennedy School announced the new name of its human rights policy and research hub: the Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights. Read more: HKS rededicates its human rights research hub as the Carr-Ryan Center for Human RightsContinue Reading

Global leaders need to respond to reports of fresh attacks by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Zamzam displaced camp near North Darfur's … Read more: Civilians Around Sudan's El Fasher Face New Attacks | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Muharrem Kilic, president of the Human Rights and Equality Institution of Türkiye (TIHEK), said Friday that the group has prepared a report … Read more: Turkish human rights institution highlights report to be submitted as evidence of Israeli …Continue Reading

Two U.S. human rights advocates represented by the American Civil Liberties Union on Friday filed a lawsuit challenging U.S. President Donald … Read more: US human rights advocates sue to block Trump's sanctions on ICC prosecutor | ReutersContinue Reading

As the conflict is about to enter its third year, warring parties in Sudan are overseeing a wholesale assault on human rights amid global inaction … Read more: OHCHR / SUDAN HUMAN RIGHTS | UNifeed – UN MediaContinue Reading

“Targeting and threatening peaceful protestors and their immigration or residency status flies in the face of human rights. The continued targeting of … Read more: Ruling that Mahmoud Khalil Can Be Deported Sends Chilling Message, Flies in the Face of …Continue Reading

That's simple human decency. OCR. MR. TAKANO . They have the same right as any other student MR. TAKANO . My colleagues are under the impression that … Read more: While anti-equality lawmakers target LGBTQ+ students, @RepMarkTakano is telling the truth …Continue Reading

… Human Right Vibes, written during his time on CAHR's Protective Fellowship for Human Rights Defenders at Risk. Eedris and the band brought great … Read more: An evening of unforgettable music with Eedris Abdulkareem – University of YorkContinue Reading

The Optional Protocol to the UN Torture Convention (OPCAT) is unique amongst the UN human rights treaties and their Optional Protocols. Unique as … Read more: The First General Comment of the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture – EJIL: Talk!Continue Reading

Technological advancements affect the future of human rights. The evolution of technology will have inevitably profound implications for the human … Read more: Technology & Human Rights – Harvard Kennedy SchoolContinue Reading

The MA Program at the Center for Human Rights and the Arts is pleased to announce its Class of 2025 MA thesis exhibition. Read more: State of Fracture: Thesis Exhibition of the MA in Human Rights and the Arts, 2025Continue Reading

April 11, 2025 – 7:00am. Hamas is suing the British Government for violating its human rights. That's not a joke — or rather it is, but on the … Read more: Why is Hamas playing the human rights card? – UnHerdContinue Reading