African Court admits RFK Human Rights and IHRDA as amici curiae in case on electoral …
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights has granted the request by IHRDA and RFK Human Rights to intervene as amici curiae in the case Ado … Read more: African Court admits RFK Human Rights and IHRDA as amici curiae in case on electoral …Continue Reading
TNR Watch: UN Human Rights Council in Question – Freedom House
This act of transnational repression, carried out by two member states of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), underscores the gap between rhetoric and … Read more: TNR Watch: UN Human Rights Council in Question – Freedom HouseContinue Reading
Israel-Hamas war: Prominent Palestinian human rights activists join FRANCE 24 – YouTube
… human rights” organisation and Raji Sourani, Human Rights Lawyer and Director of the Palestinian Center for Human Rights. #Israel #Gaza #Hamas … Read more: Israel-Hamas war: Prominent Palestinian human rights activists join FRANCE 24 – YouTubeContinue Reading
Global civil society report 2025: threats to human rights grow, but there's hope in grassroots action
… rights. Civil society: the last line of defence. Despite these pressures, civil society remains a vital force for defending democracy and human rights … Read more: Global civil society report 2025: threats to human rights grow, but there's hope in grassroots actionContinue Reading
Israel-Hamas war: Prominent Palestinian human rights activists join FRANCE 24
For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24's Mark Owen welcomes Shawan Jabarin, General Director of Al-Haq, a Palestinian “human rights … Read more: Israel-Hamas war: Prominent Palestinian human rights activists join FRANCE 24Continue Reading
Cyprus ordered to pay €18800 for human rights violation
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned the Republic of Cyprus for violating the human rights of a Russian fugitive, Dzhandzhgav, … Read more: Cyprus ordered to pay €18800 for human rights violationContinue Reading
Pushing People into Peril – Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch Daily Brief · Pakistan Forcing Refugees to Afghanistan · Quick Takes: Gaza; Mexico; Bhutan · Readers' Recommendations · Support Our … Read more: Pushing People into Peril – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
36th Meeting – 58th Session of Human Rights Council | UN Web TV
Mr. Erik Møse, President of the International Independent Investigation Commission on Ukraine (Introduction); Mr. Oleksiy Khomenko, Ukraine (Country … Read more: 36th Meeting – 58th Session of Human Rights Council | UN Web TVContinue Reading
Families call on govt to continue efforts to free Potgieter, Huxham ahead of Human Rights Day
As South Africa marks Human Rights Day on March 21, the families of Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham are calling on the South African government to … Read more: Families call on govt to continue efforts to free Potgieter, Huxham ahead of Human Rights DayContinue Reading
Ukrainians tortured, raped, executed by Russian captors, Human Rights Council hears
The Human Rights Council on Wednesday heard gruesome testimony of torture, rape and execution of Ukrainian detainees and soldiers allegedly … Read more: Ukrainians tortured, raped, executed by Russian captors, Human Rights Council hearsContinue Reading
Civil Rights Advocates Decry Illegal Firing of Commissioners at the Federal Trade Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Contact: technews@civilrights.org. WASHINGTON — The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights … Read more: Civil Rights Advocates Decry Illegal Firing of Commissioners at the Federal Trade CommissionContinue Reading
Presentation of the Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for …
As regards the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms, my Office has provided background information on children and armed conflict for 17 thematic … Read more: Presentation of the Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for …Continue Reading
UN experts concerned over the use of “rebuttable presumption” and reversal of burden of … – ohchr
… Human Rights Council. Special Procedures, the largest body of independent experts in the UN Human Rights system, is the general name of the … Read more: UN experts concerned over the use of “rebuttable presumption” and reversal of burden of … – ohchrContinue Reading
Illinois warns cities that removing unhoused people may violate rights – Axios Chicago
The Illinois Department of Human Rights reminded cities state law requires access to public spaces in a non-discriminatory manner. Read more: Illinois warns cities that removing unhoused people may violate rights – Axios ChicagoContinue Reading
Ukraine: Enforced disappearances committed by Russian authorities amount to crimes … – ohchr
This is a war crime. The report also describes some violations of human rights law committed by Ukrainian authorities against persons they accused of … Read more: Ukraine: Enforced disappearances committed by Russian authorities amount to crimes … – ohchrContinue Reading