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Twenty-one of England's Disabled People's Organisations have signed an open letter alongside Amnesty International, the world's leading human … Read more: Leading Disability Rights Organisations Demand Answers From Secretary of StateContinue Reading

One of the world's leaders in human rights has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her passion for the subject, her deep desire to help people in need, … Read more: Amnesty chief Callamard says up to 'average citizens' to lead fight for human rightsContinue Reading

Interest in corporate initiatives related to human rights and the environment grows with each passing year, and associated risks can profoundly … Read more: Respecting human rights and managing environmental risks in supply chains – NEC CorporationContinue Reading

“The transfer of Salvadoran human rights defender Fidel Zavala, to the prison known as Mariona, which took place on April 2, is extremely worrying. By … Read more: El Salvador: Fidel Zavala, human rights defender, at risk of torture and other ill-treatmentContinue Reading

A man jailed for murdering a mother-of-nine and her sleeping nephew in their own home was found to have his human rights breached over the … Read more: Human rights breach for murderer over 'excessive length' of criminal proceedingsContinue Reading

These violations pose significant risks to the safety and well-being of individuals, especially women human rights defenders (WHRDs) and youth who … Read more: Seeding change: Supporting Palestinian human rights defenders through digital securityContinue Reading

Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan shares her expert insight into how members of the media can influence human rights … Read more: PWH Explains: Human Rights and the Media – Perry World HouseContinue Reading

Examples include failings in the fight against impunity, guaranteeing security, protection of human rights defenders and journalists, and sexual and … Read more: Honduras: The presidential candidates have a unique opportunity to commit to human rightsContinue Reading

From a human rights perspective, the death penalty is a cruel and degrading punishment violating the right to life of its victims and inflicting … Read more: Webinar: International human rights and the abolition of the death penaltyContinue Reading

In this hybrid seminar, Professor Michael Posner traces the evolution of the business and human rights field and illustrates how global companies … Read more: Business and Human Rights: Reflecting on the Past, Acting Now, Shaping TomorrowContinue Reading

As more and more governments turn to data localization, these laws' negative impact on digital rights are becoming increasingly clear. Read more: Data Localization: A Global Threat to Human Rights Online | Freedom HouseContinue Reading

Emmy Award-winning CNN Correspondent Nick Valencia will deliver the keynote address. ASU's National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African … Read more: Robert and Jean Graetz Symposium on Human Rights and Reconciliation ReturnsContinue Reading

Inquiry findings reveal human rights violations · Detentions under s. · Transparency and oversight over detention are lacking. · Adults' rights to fair … Read more: Inquiry into detentions under the Adult Guardianship Act releases final report calling for …Continue Reading

On April 3, 2025, it was announced that this historic move marks a considerable win for human rights advocates and civil society organizations that … Read more: United Nations Moves Forward with Landmark Treaty on Older People's RightsContinue Reading