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TENI (Trans Equality Network Ireland) did find time, however, to condemn the UK Supreme Court ruling, saying that it 'is a step back for human rights … Read more: Ireland is still in denial about trans rights | The SpectatorContinue Reading

… human rights and democracy divisions – despite Secretary of State Marco Rubio's longtime record of promoting international human rights work. For … Read more: 'I don't think Marco Rubio is making these decisions': State Dept. slashes human rights bureauContinue Reading

Embedding human rights and environmental justice into the heart of climate finance is not optional – it is essential and an obligation under … Read more: A Legal Compass for Navigating Climate Financing in Turbulent TimesContinue Reading

This essay explores the moral and human rights dimensions of Indonesia's cannabis policy and proposes an alternative moral framework. The … Read more: From rejection to recognition: Human rights, morality, and the future of Marijuana policy in IndonesiaContinue Reading

The Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), which enforces equalities law and provides guidance to policy makers, public sector bodies and … Read more: Trans women expected to be excluded from all-women candidate lists – BBC NewsContinue Reading

Human Rights in Azerbaijan Since the COP 29 UN Climate Change Conference Please join the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission for a hearing on human … Read more: Human Rights in Azerbaijan Since the COP 29 UN Climate Change ConferenceContinue Reading

The Southern Border Communities Coalition and Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law have warned the Trump administration may expand its use … Read more: Immigrant Advocates Ask U.N. Human Rights Council to Investigate U.S. Open-Air Detention CampsContinue Reading

These can be related to employment, housing, public accommodation or even education. That group is called the Human Rights Commission. The group held … Read more: 34th annual Human Rights Awareness Luncheon held at the Century Center – WNDUContinue Reading

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO): April 22, 2025: Saeed Darikvand, a man on death row for murder, was executed in Khorramabad Central Prison. Read more: Saeed Darikvand Hanged in Khorramabad – Iran Human RightsContinue Reading

… human rights, writing that the expansive “domain … provided a fertile environment for activists to redefine 'human rights' and 'democracy' and to … Read more: Marco Rubio announces sweeping reorganisation of US state department – The GuardianContinue Reading

… human rights and democracy globally," Meeks said in a statement. The plan is separate from potential budget cuts, which could see the department … Read more: Trump administration proposes major shake-up of US State Department | ReutersContinue Reading

Human Rights Watch says the move represents an escalation of the UAE's transnational repression, targeting dissidents and family members. Read more: In sweeping crackdown, UAE lists 11 political dissidents as 'terrorists' | Middle East EyeContinue Reading

"But the EHRC [Equality and Human Rights Commission] will be setting out additional guidance and a statutory code of practice because we need to … Read more: Keir Starmer does not believe trans women are women, No 10 says – BBC NewsContinue Reading

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is eliminating his department's main bureau focused on democracy and human rights as part of a reorganization of … Read more: Rubio targets democracy and human rights bureau in State Department shakeup – The HillContinue Reading