Arrested on ICC warrant: What was Duterte's 'war on drugs'? – Al Jazeera
“I don't care about human rights, believe me,” he later declared. He also offered soldiers and police his “official and personal guarantee” of … Read more: Arrested on ICC warrant: What was Duterte's 'war on drugs'? – Al JazeeraContinue Reading
UN closes several human rights programs due to US funding cuts – Бабель
The UN Human Rights Office will close several of its important programs, including assistance to torture victims in Iraq, due to a significant … Read more: UN closes several human rights programs due to US funding cuts – БабельContinue Reading
'The West can no longer lecture others on human rights:' Iran deputy FM – Tehran Times
“Those who claim to advocate human rights but support Israel's crimes in Gaza can no longer lecture others on violations,” Gharibabadi stated, … Read more: 'The West can no longer lecture others on human rights:' Iran deputy FM – Tehran TimesContinue Reading
The Pompidou Group launched its online course on human rights and drug use
This course is a comprehensive compilation of relevant legal standards, human rights principles, and case law of the European Court of Human Rights, … Read more: The Pompidou Group launched its online course on human rights and drug useContinue Reading
U.S. GLOBAL MAGNITSKY AND RELATED SANCTIONS – Human Rights First
Decline in Global Magnitsky Sanctions Levels Out: After Human Rights First and the targeted human rights and anticorruption sanctions coalition … Read more: U.S. GLOBAL MAGNITSKY AND RELATED SANCTIONS – Human Rights FirstContinue Reading
Regional organisations must respect and promote human rights while countering terrorism
“Regional organisations that impose sanctions on 'terrorist' individuals or entities must fully respect human rights law, given the acute risk of … Read more: Regional organisations must respect and promote human rights while countering terrorismContinue Reading
Outrage as Saudi Arabia Chairs U.N. Women's Rights Commission – UN Watch
This is a dark day for women's rights, and for all human rights,” said Neuer. “One of the world's most patriarchal and misogynistic regimes now … Read more: Outrage as Saudi Arabia Chairs U.N. Women's Rights Commission – UN WatchContinue Reading
Crimea: Russia must release Ukrainian political prisoners and respect human rights, says …
The judgment concerned multiple violations of the European Convention of Human Rights stemming from the Russian Federation's occupation of Crimea from … Read more: Crimea: Russia must release Ukrainian political prisoners and respect human rights, says …Continue Reading
Map Shows Countries on Human Rights Watchlist as US Added – Newsweek
Drawing on data from the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, Newsweek has created this map to show countries on the Human Rights Watchlist. Read more: Map Shows Countries on Human Rights Watchlist as US Added – NewsweekContinue Reading
25th Meeting – 58th Session of Human Rights Council – UN Web TV
ID with Special Rapporteur on the right to food (Cont'd). SPEAKERS: Ms. Claudia Fuentes Julio, Vice-President of the Human Rights Council … Read more: 25th Meeting – 58th Session of Human Rights Council – UN Web TVContinue Reading
Call for pitches – Unyielding: Personal essays from women human rights defenders
As a result, many activists and human rights defenders find it necessary to speak up for and stand up with marginalised communities and individuals to … Read more: Call for pitches – Unyielding: Personal essays from women human rights defendersContinue Reading
Morocco's Amina Bouayach Elected President of Global Human Rights Alliance
Rabat – President of the Moroccan Human Rights Council (CNDH), Amina Bouayach, has been elected President of the Global Alliance of National Human … Read more: Morocco's Amina Bouayach Elected President of Global Human Rights AllianceContinue Reading
Human Rights First Welcomes Arrest of Former Philippines President on International Warrant
Human Rights First welcomes the reported arrest of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on an International Criminal Court arrest warrant … Read more: Human Rights First Welcomes Arrest of Former Philippines President on International WarrantContinue Reading
Human rights groups urge EU to reject proposed Omnibus Directive – JURIST – News
Over 360 human rights organizations and activists, including the International Federation for Human Rights and eleven of its member groups, urged … Read more: Human rights groups urge EU to reject proposed Omnibus Directive – JURIST – NewsContinue Reading
Locals of Glasgow suburb take fight to secure supermarket for their area to the UN – Daily Mail
The Castlemilk Housing and Human Rights Lived Experience Board has now presented its case for 'access to affordable food' to the United Nation's … Read more: Locals of Glasgow suburb take fight to secure supermarket for their area to the UN – Daily MailContinue Reading