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… Human Rights Council. This was followed by a thematic discussion on “Human rights and digital technologies”, which covered a wide range of topics … Read more: Meeting of the Ministers' Deputies on 12-13 February 2025 – The Council of EuropeContinue Reading

The global institutions meant to safeguard a rules-based order and respect for international law are in peril. Amnesty International is raising … Read more: Has the protection of human rights gone out of fashion? | Inside Story – YouTubeContinue Reading

They had created a right to a pollution-free environment in the Nigerian constitution and the African Charter on Human and People's Rights "out of … Read more: Shell Says Nigerian Oil Spill Claims 'Human Rights Mysticism' – Law360Continue Reading

Brutal violence has taken hold in Cameroon's North-West and South-West regions since 2016 as armed separatist groups seek independence for the … Read more: Cameroon's Massacre Victims Wait for Justice Five Years On | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

… human rights violations committed by forces under Khalifa Heftar's command.” Nasser al-Hawari's younger brother, who was with him at the time, was … Read more: Egypt: Authorities must immediately reveal whereabouts of Egyptian-Libyan activist Nasser al-HawariContinue Reading

“This repression is an attempt to crush civil society and prevent ethnic minorities from demanding their basic rights.” Human Rights Watch interviewed … Read more: Iran: Repression of Azeri Minoritiy – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

… Human Rights (the “Convention”). Key Takeaways. Failure to remedy timely and effectively large-scale environmental damage breaches human rights … Read more: La Terra dei Fuochi case: the European Court of Human Rights rules on large-scale …Continue Reading

Michael Windfuhr, Committee Expert and Leader of the Taskforce for Peru, welcomed the State's adoption of a national action plan on business and human … Read more: Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Welcome Peru's National …Continue Reading

Global Human Rights Summits serve as pivotal platforms for advocates, policymakers, and organizations dedicated to promoting and protecting human … Read more: How to Leverage Global Human Rights Summits to Find Donors for Juvenile Justice ReformContinue Reading

The session focused on the importance of adopting modern laws and frameworks that balance digital security, freedom of expression, and human rights. Read more: Safeguarding digital safety and human rights in the Lebanese context – IFEXContinue Reading

Iranian human rights advocates have expressed concern that Iranian refugees in Turkey are at risk of being returned to Iran following a shift in … Read more: Human rights advocates worry Turkey may return Iranian refugees to IranContinue Reading

The U.S. government's abrupt and sweeping freeze on foreign aid is severely imperiling the human rights of refugees, civilians in armed conflict … Read more: Myanmar: Recklessly Abrupt U.S. Aid Stoppage Poses Existential Threat to Human RightsContinue Reading

Twenty-three human rights organizations and individuals, including Amnesty International, raised concerns about sex-based violence on Thursday. Read more: Human rights groups raise concerns over UN framework on sex-based violence – Jurist.orgContinue Reading

The contest encourages students to reflect on human rights, equality, and the value of an inclusive community. The submission deadline is March 12, … Read more: Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission Seeks Student Voices for 2025 Art …Continue Reading