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Geneva, Feb. 24 (BNA): Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in the 58th session of the UN Human Rights … Read more: Foreign Minister participates in 58th UN Human Rights Council meetingContinue Reading

On 24 February 2025, a delegation of five Judges from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, headed by its President, Nancy Hernández López, … Read more: Visit by a delegation of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights – ECHRContinue Reading

Loopholes in policy enable arms companies to evade the state arms embargo and supply weapons which are likely used in a number of rights abuses by … Read more: Belgian arms produced in Egypt fuel human rights abuses, says report | Middle East EyeContinue Reading

Iran defended its human rights record and condemned Western sanctions at a United Nations Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva. Read more: Iran defends its human rights record at UNContinue Reading

This blog illustrates the links between the remit of the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee and climate change (focusing on … Read more: Climate change and Scottish Parliament committees: Equalities, Human Rights and Civil …Continue Reading

The Harmful Rhetoric and Political Game Against Refugees and People Seeking Asylum Must Stop. By Zaki Haidari, Refugee Rights Campaigner, Amnesty … Read more: "Seeking safety is not a crime, it is a fundamental human right." – Amnesty International AustraliaContinue Reading

Situation Report in English on Myanmar about Protection and Human Rights; published on 31 Dec 2024 by Human Rights Now. Read more: Status of Human Rights & Sanctions in Myanmar: December 2024 Report – ReliefWebContinue Reading

Human Rights Now (HRN) is an international human rights NGO based in Tokyo, Japan, with UN special consultative status. HRN was established in … Read more: Human Rights Now | ReliefWebContinue Reading

Powerful nations are undermining international law, leading to global injustice and the erosion of human rights enforcement. Read more: Opinion: Global human rights at a crossroads – SaskToday.caContinue Reading

Amnesty International has documented widespread violations of international human rights and humanitarian law in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale … Read more: Ukraine/Russia: Three years since Russia's full-scale invasion, justice for victims must be a …Continue Reading

The worst year in shutdowns: a blow to democracy and human rights in Africa ; The new offenders: ; Comoros, ; Guinea-Bissau, and ; Mauritius shut down the … Read more: A blow to human rights in Africa: internet shutdowns in 2024 – Access NowContinue Reading

A highly critical performance audit of the New Hampshire Human Rights Commission found the average case complaint took 2.3 years to complete and … Read more: Critical audit: Average Human Rights Commission cases takes 2.3 years to complete | StateContinue Reading

"Even if it's more of self-preservation than human rights for sponsors, this is a turning point for the MeToo movement in Japan. It's up to us how … Read more: Masahiro Nakai: Is the downfall of a Japanese star a turning point for women's rights? – BBCContinue Reading

Commission chairman justice (retd) Lalit Batra and member (judicial) Kuldeep Jain have also directed the HSPCB regional officer to appear in … Read more: Human rights panel seeks report on Kaithal's rice sheller units – Hindustan TimesContinue Reading