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"I will be cutting off all future funding to South Africa until a full investigation of this situation has been completed!” said President Trump. Read more: Trump Confronts Human Rights Violations in South Africa – VOA EditorialsContinue Reading

The Commissioner urged Greek authorities to ensure accountability for any human rights violations committed at the borders and to implement measures … Read more: Council of Europe urges Greece to protect human rights of migrants and Roma – Jurist.orgContinue Reading

At a time when human rights abuses are escalating—especially against marginalized ethnic and religious minorities—the need for strong multilateral … Read more: Press Release: Condemning U.S. Withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council – Justice For AllContinue Reading

… Human Rights Commission Bill and provide feedback. “The launch of this process marks a critical phase in the legislative journey. The Human Rights … Read more: Public to weigh in on Human Rights bill – BVI NewsContinue Reading

Health unions in KwaZulu-Natal are calling on the Human Rights Commission to probe alleged human rights violations at Prince Mshiyeni Hospital in … Read more: Health unions call for probe of alleged human rights violations at Prince Mshiyeni HospitalContinue Reading

High-level US human rights experts express concern about the Trump administration's turn away from of international law and institutions. Read more: Statement on Trump Administration, International Law & Institutions – Just SecurityContinue Reading

'윤석열 방어권 보장' 의결‥. 몰려든 윤 지지자들 South Korea's National Human Rights Commission has passed a proposal guaranteeing President Yoon's … Read more: S. Korea's human rights commission ensures Pres. Yoon's right to defense during impeachment trialContinue Reading

A top European human rights official has called on Greece to address allegations of negligence in a deadly 2023 migrant shipwreck off its southern … Read more: European rights chief presses Greece on deadly 2023 migrant shipwreck as questions remainContinue Reading

Ad Giant WPP Has Broken International Guidelines on Climate and Human Rights, Charge Campaigners. The groups have filed an OECD complaint against the … Read more: Ad Giant WPP Has Broken International Guidelines on Climate and Human Rights, Charge …Continue Reading

Human rights in Asia have seen some encouraging signs for the year of 2024, but rights issues in one region continues to fall. Read more: Human Rights Watch Annual Report Shows Growing Concern for Southeast AsiaContinue Reading

Country visit The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty, conducted a visit Greece from 3 to 7 February 2025, … Read more: Greece: the Commissioner calls for accountability for human rights violations committed at …Continue Reading

A statement from the Selection and Appointment Committee for Human Rights said Kelly Hunt, Amy Murray, Samira Saya, Kate Fenwick and Sarita Ebbin have … Read more: Five join human rights tribunal – The Royal GazetteContinue Reading

According to University Network for Human Rights (UNHR) senior faculty, they have still not received a formal decision from Wesleyan University on … Read more: Future of Human Rights Minor Uncertain Amid Concerns About CommunicationContinue Reading

Church leaders from Eastern and Southern Africa have condemned the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and called upon the … Read more: DRC: Bishops call on warring parties in Goma to uphold human rights – Vatican NewsContinue Reading