Human rights breach for murderer over 'excessive length' of criminal proceedings
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
Seeding change: Supporting Palestinian human rights defenders through digital security
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
PWH Explains: Human Rights and the Media – Perry World House
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
Honduras: The presidential candidates have a unique opportunity to commit to human rights
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
Webinar: International human rights and the abolition of the death penalty
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
Business and Human Rights: Reflecting on the Past, Acting Now, Shaping Tomorrow
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
Data Localization: A Global Threat to Human Rights Online | Freedom House
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
Robert and Jean Graetz Symposium on Human Rights and Reconciliation Returns
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 into detentions under the Adult Guardianship Act releases final report calling for …
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
United Nations Moves Forward with Landmark Treaty on Older People's Rights
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
The Human Right to a Healthy Environment from an EU Charter Perspective
This warrants the question of whether there has been a similar turn to human rights before the Court of Justice of the EU (hereafter: CJEU). I … Read more: The Human Right to a Healthy Environment from an EU Charter PerspectiveContinue Reading
Hated European court rules double murderer had his human rights breach – Daily Express
A convicted double murderer has won a European human rights claim over delays to his trial – in a case branded “extraordinary judicial activism”. Read more: Hated European court rules double murderer had his human rights breach – Daily ExpressContinue Reading
Philip Green loses case over naming in Parliament – BBC
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Sir Philip's human rights were not breached. Read more: Philip Green loses case over naming in Parliament – BBCContinue Reading
Huddersfield fatally stabbed boy had fled Syria after bombing – BBC News
… human rights, safety, and dignity", his family said. The Syrian city was the scene of fierce fighting in the country's civil war, which began in … Read more: Huddersfield fatally stabbed boy had fled Syria after bombing – BBC NewsContinue Reading
Slovakia: Proposed constitutional amendments would crush the rights of LGBTIQ+ people …
… human rights protections in Slovakia. Constitutionalizing the possibility to refuse abortion care on “conscientious objection” grounds would put … Read more: Slovakia: Proposed constitutional amendments would crush the rights of LGBTIQ+ people …Continue Reading