Passion of the Present | Human Rights News

… human rights and climate justice. Donate to protect human rights. Women's Day protest in Mexico. Together we can fight for human rights everywhere. Read more: Türkiye: Unlawful and indiscriminate attacks on peaceful protesters must … – Amnesty InternationalContinue Reading

A group of South Sumatran residents suing three pulpwood companies for recurring haze pollution has sought protection from Indonesian human rights … Read more: Indonesians suing pulpwood firms over haze face intimidation, seek human rights protectionContinue Reading

… harness the power of the civil rights movement again. 3d ago. Politics have changed but the Democrats haven't – they are old and out of touch. 3d ago … Read more: Were the Friends even human? Watching the old shows again, they certainly don't … – The GuardianContinue Reading

It took place during Right to Truth Day, which is also celebrated in other countries. Human Rights Minister Macaé Evaristo said the Brazilian State … Read more: Brazil apologizes to families of victims of military dictatorship's mass grave – NPRContinue Reading

Mahrang Baloch, a prominent champion of human rights for Pakistan's ethnic Baloch minority, was included in last year's TIME100 Next list of the … Read more: Pakistan Jails Baloch Human Rights Activist | TIMEContinue Reading

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