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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

… similar updates to NSW laws. This explainer is designed to help readers better understand these changes and the potential human rights implications. Read more: Explainer: New national and NSW hate crime laws | Australian Human Rights CommissionContinue Reading

That's why the Human Rights Law Centre has been supporting people in Bougainville to seek remedies for devastation left behind by Rio Tinto's Panguna … Read more: First results from an independent human rights and environmental impact assessment of the …Continue Reading

These laws should be grounded in human rights to balance our right to free speech with the rights of others, while holding big tech platforms … Read more: Misinformation is poisoning our democracy | Human Rights Law CentreContinue Reading