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Delia Addo-Yobo, staff attorney at Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, condemned the incident, stating, “No child should ever have to witness their … Read more: Miami Herald: 'Don't shoot my daddy.' Teen begged as deputy aimed gun at dad's head, lawsuit saysContinue Reading

Thank you so much to the human rights campaign for such a wonderful honor. You know, to me, queer visibility goes beyond an open buttoned button … Read more: This is an important speech from @hannaheinbinder. A speech for our times. Please watch …Continue Reading

“The government's plans to arrest and deport Yunseo Chung violate the First Amendment,” said Josh Colangelo-Bryan of Human Rights First, one of … Read more: Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration's Crackdown on Free SpeechContinue Reading

​The Ukrainian Media Initiative for Human Rights (MIHR) reported a significant increase in deaths among Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) held by … Read more: Ukrainian POW lost 40 kg in Russian captivity proving Russia's human rights violationsContinue Reading

"Equipping all UN peace operations without exception with a robust human rights component is essential to improving the work of UN missions on the … Read more: Algeria denounces MINURSO's lack of human rights mandate | Sahara Press Service (SPS)Continue Reading

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