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The United Nations supports the principle in multiple ways, from addressing economic inequality to access to education, healthcare, and the protection … Read more: What is social justice and how is the UN helping to make it a reality worldwide? – UN NewsContinue Reading

Three Women Political Prisoners Face Execution on Sham Charges. February 19, 2025 — Iranian authorities have once again sentenced female labor … Read more: Death Sentence for Woman Labor Activist In Iran Re-IssuedContinue Reading

The Trump administration has unleashed a systematic assault on basic human rights — and we must unite and speak out in this dark moment in U.S. … Read more: Human Rights Under Attack – The Understory – Rainforest Action NetworkContinue Reading

The report, which consists of numerous interviews with North Korean escapees and former officials and detailed accounts of human rights crises … Read more: UN publishes report detailing human rights violations in North Korea – JURIST – NewsContinue Reading

WASHINGTON — The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, along with 85 national and local civil rights and education groups, … Read more: 86 Civil Rights and Education Groups Demand Senators Oppose McMahon for Department …Continue Reading

Even a short aid freeze can do great damage to programs that are vital to pressuring the Islamic Republic, keeping Washington abreast of … Read more: Why Secretary Rubio Should Provide Grant Waivers for Urgent Human Rights Work on IranContinue Reading

(Image: humanrights.gov.au). The Australian Human Rights Commission has not been able to recover from a significant backlog of complaints, a new … Read more: Auditor finds human rights body struggling with complaints backlog – The MandarinContinue Reading

Dear Senator,. On behalf of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition charged by its diverse membership of more than 240 … Read more: Civil Rights Organizations Oppose the Confirmation of Linda McMahon for Secretary of EducationContinue Reading

New laws in the EU, U.S. and other major jurisdictions make it more critical than ever for boards to have a handle on the legal vulnerabilities of … Read more: Now More Than Ever, Supply Chains Demand the Attention of Multinationals' BoardsContinue Reading

Civil and Human Rights Organizations Sue Trump Administration Over Executive Orders Banning Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and … Read more: Civil and Human Rights Organizations Sue Trump Administration Over Executive Orders …Continue Reading

Prominent Tunisian human rights activist Sihem Bensedrine was released from jail on Wednesday after an appeals court ruling, AFP journalists said, … Read more: Tunisia court orders release of top rights activist – France 24Continue Reading

TOKYO, Japan — Japan has called on the Taliban to uphold human rights during talks in Tokyo, marking the first known visit to the country by … Read more: Japan urges Taliban to respect human rights in Tokyo talks – Amu TVContinue Reading

Various organizations filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration on Wednesday in response to Executive Orders targeting DEI. Read more: Civil and Human Rights Organizations Sue Trump Administration Over DEI, Gender OrdersContinue Reading

Ahold Delhaize, HALEON, and Lindt & Sprüngli join The Consumer Goods Forum's Human Rights Coalition, committing to eliminate forced labor and … Read more: Human Rights Coalition Welcomes Three New Members: Ahold Delhaize, Haleon and the …Continue Reading