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As more and more governments turn to data localization, these laws' negative impact on digital rights are becoming increasingly clear. Read more: Data Localization: A Global Threat to Human Rights Online | Freedom HouseContinue Reading

Emmy Award-winning CNN Correspondent Nick Valencia will deliver the keynote address. ASU's National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African … Read more: Robert and Jean Graetz Symposium on Human Rights and Reconciliation ReturnsContinue Reading

Inquiry findings reveal human rights violations · Detentions under s. · Transparency and oversight over detention are lacking. · Adults' rights to fair … Read more: Inquiry into detentions under the Adult Guardianship Act releases final report calling for …Continue Reading

On April 3, 2025, it was announced that this historic move marks a considerable win for human rights advocates and civil society organizations that … Read more: United Nations Moves Forward with Landmark Treaty on Older People's RightsContinue Reading

This warrants the question of whether there has been a similar turn to human rights before the Court of Justice of the EU (hereafter: CJEU). I … Read more: The Human Right to a Healthy Environment from an EU Charter PerspectiveContinue Reading

A convicted double murderer has won a European human rights claim over delays to his trial – in a case branded “extraordinary judicial activism”. Read more: Hated European court rules double murderer had his human rights breach – Daily ExpressContinue Reading

The European Court of Human Rights ruled Sir Philip's human rights were not breached. Read more: Philip Green loses case over naming in Parliament – BBCContinue Reading

… human rights, safety, and dignity", his family said. The Syrian city was the scene of fierce fighting in the country's civil war, which began in … Read more: Huddersfield fatally stabbed boy had fled Syria after bombing – BBC NewsContinue Reading

… human rights protections in Slovakia. Constitutionalizing the possibility to refuse abortion care on “conscientious objection” grounds would put … Read more: Slovakia: Proposed constitutional amendments would crush the rights of LGBTIQ+ people …Continue Reading

During a February 2025 visit to Syria, Human Rights Watch spoke with 18 people including victims, parents whose children were injured, and people from … Read more: Syria: Landmines, Explosive Remnants Harming Civilians – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

The Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission (BMCHRC) has announced the twelve winners of the 2025 Human Rights Art/Essay Contest. Read more: Local Students Win 2025 Human Rights Art & Essay Contest | City of Bloomington, IndianaContinue Reading

… Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty, in Strasbourg. Speaking at the Council of Europe, Senator Murphy said: “As a member of the Parliamentary … Read more: Senator Conor Murphy raises Sean Brown case in meeting with Council of Europe Human …Continue Reading

Human Rights at Sea charity closes down … At a time when seafarer welfare is being brought into question more and more, one NGO that has fought for … Read more: Human Rights at Sea charity closes down – Splash247Continue Reading

The former retailer accused the UK government of breaching three provisions in the human rights convention: Article 6, the right to a fair trial. Read more: Knight challenges Lords – by Joshua Rozenberg – A Lawyer WritesContinue Reading