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… human rights in the occupied Palestinian Territories at UN Headquarters on October 27, 2022. (photo credit: Lev Radin/Shutterstock). The UN Human … Read more: UN renews Albanese's mandate until 2028 despite history of antisemitismContinue Reading

The UN Human Rights Council has backed Francesca Albanese's reappointment, resisting a coordinated campaign to remove her from her post. Read more: UN Extends Francesca Albanese's Mandate despite Pro-Israel PushbackContinue Reading

… human rights and other issues. More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations have been planned by more than 150 groups, including civil rights … Read more: 'Hands Off!' protests against Trump and Musk are planned across the US – ABC NewsContinue Reading

… human rights violations during the civil war. I being an ex-military officer (with 39 years of active service) thought of responding to his … Read more: Sanctions and Sri Lanka's failure to address human rights allegations: A self-inflicted crisisContinue Reading

The Dubuque City Council heard five more departmental budget proposals Thursday, three of which saw reductions in support from taxpayers and the … Read more: Dubuque council reviews proposed budgets for housing, health, human rightsContinue Reading

Prime Minister Robert Abela wants to change the European Convention on Human Rights. Why? Because he thinks it's outdated and “needs to reflect … Read more: Opinion: Shocking ignorance | The Shift NewsContinue Reading

A delegation from the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) … right to protest did not “give people the right to harass others”. Read more: Anti-abortion campaigner convicted of breaching buffer zone outside UK clinicContinue Reading

His death marks the end of a monumental chapter in Kenya's legal, human rights, and democratic history. But even in passing, his legacy will remain … Read more: Pheroze Nowrojee: Legal Titan, Human Rights Defender, and Voice of ConscienceContinue Reading

It was highlighted by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, & Labour – a bureau within the US State Department – which said it was "concerned about … Read more: Woman guilty of abortion clinic safe zone breach – BBCContinue Reading

NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( … Read more: Lawmakers, civil rights activist gather to oppose bill that would abolish Tennessee Human …Continue Reading

As regards political rights and civil liberties, they are all ranked as Not Free in Freedom House Index 2025. They have also low scores in … Read more: EU-Central Asia partnerships focus on economic cooperation, less on human rightsContinue Reading

We offer lifesaving support in times of crisis and advocate for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. We demand equal rights and … Read more: Campaigns Intern, Summer @ Oxfam – Human Rights Job BoardContinue Reading

Retired Brig. Gen. Frank Rusagara died last week in Rwanda. He had spent 11 years behind bars, without being allowed to speak to his wife, … Read more: The Lonely Death of a Rwandan General | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

This week, Niger's military junta released about 50 people from prison, including several former government officials, military officers, … Read more: Niger Junta's Release of Detainees Falls Short | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading