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Attacking schools and hospitals in war zones is considered illegal under international law, so why, in places like Gaza and Ukraine, … Read more: Attacks on hospitals and schools 'not acceptable' says human rights lawyer – Channel 4Continue Reading

CAIRO, March 24 (KUNA) — President of the Arab Commission for Human Rights Talal Al-Mutairi denounced the Israeli occupation forces' aggression … Read more: Arab Commission for Human Rights blasts Israeli "crime of genocide" – كوناContinue Reading

Last week South Africa observed Human Rights Day, which honours the 69 unarmed protestors who were killed by the apartheid police in Sharpeville on … Read more: Ramaphosa says false narrative on S Africa's human rights culture must be challengedContinue Reading

The Human Rights Commission Bill seeks to establish an independent commission to receive and investigate complaints for the violation of Human Rights, … Read more: The Office of the Deputy Governor has completed the public consultation process for the …Continue Reading

Fishermen, NGOs and industry reps share tales of human rights due diligence work in seafood procurement at Seafood Expo North America. Read more: 'It's not something new': Addressing human rights due diligence in seafood sourcing at …Continue Reading

Victims of sexual and gender-based violence and other violations in the country have called on the government to compensate them for injustices … Read more: Victims of human rights violations mark the International Day for the Right to Truth – YouTubeContinue Reading

Anti-Trafficking, Modern Slavery and Business & Human Rights · Business Crime · Children's Rights Group · Climate and Environmental Justice · Clinical … Read more: Bangladesh: Dr Yunus Administration to be referred to the ICC for Crimes Against HumanityContinue Reading

Pelican Park High School “proudly” hosted its inaugural Human Rights Day programme, led by the Child Rights Ambassadors of the Western Cape. Read more: Pelican Park pupils and peers discuss human rights – False Bay EchoContinue Reading

Wasantha Karannagoda, former Commander of the Sri Lankan Navy. During his command, the Navy is said to have committed human rights violations … Read more: UK sanctions 4 involved in human rights violations in Sri LankaContinue Reading

… Human Rights (FIFDH) in Geneva. As one of the world's leading events dedicated to human rights cinema, FIFDH brings together filmmakers, activists … Read more: MEDIHA at the 23rd International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH)Continue Reading

The UK government must prioritise human rights alongside its green energy goals by addressing forced labour risks in its supply chains. This will … Read more: The UK must strengthen its response to forced labour in supply chains | Walk FreeContinue Reading

Social security failures coupled with structural gender inequality leave many people in Germany mired in poverty in ways that violate their human … Read more: Germany: Social Security Failing to Protect Rights – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Human rights complaints surge across Karnataka, with over 9,500 cases in two years; however, only 80 cases received compensation, raising concerns … Read more: Data shows human rights violations rising in Bengaluru – Bangalore MirrorContinue Reading

The WHO has identified air pollution as the biggest environmental threat to human health globally. Each year, an estimated seven million people … Read more: Global Cooperation Needed to Tackle Air Pollution – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading