New research sets out how to make free internet access a human right
The research argues that the new human right to free internet access should include protection from government censorship, surveillance and misuse, … Read more: New research sets out how to make free internet access a human rightContinue Reading
Ukraine-Russia war: US criticised for sending landmines to Kyiv – BBC
It marks a "shocking and devastating development" in the war, says Human Rights Watch. Read more: Ukraine-Russia war: US criticised for sending landmines to Kyiv – BBCContinue Reading
Human Rights Commissioner expands systemic discrimination education with new, action …
Vancouver B.C. – BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) is launching the second phase of its free online educational sessions on … Read more: Human Rights Commissioner expands systemic discrimination education with new, action …Continue Reading
Rainbow Rights: 2SLGBTQIA+ Human Rights in Canada – Acadia University
Join Law and Society Adjunct Professor Allison Smith for a presentation on 2SLGBTQIA+ human rights in Canada. Celebrating the launch of Allison's … Read more: Rainbow Rights: 2SLGBTQIA+ Human Rights in Canada – Acadia UniversityContinue Reading
Proposed Social Media Ban for Under-16s in Australia
The right to privacy (Article 17 ICCPR; Article 16 CRC). Specific human rights principles applying to children. In addition to the above rights and … Read more: Proposed Social Media Ban for Under-16s in AustraliaContinue Reading
Haiti: UN Human Rights chief urges end to intensifying violence in Port-au-Prince
News and Press Release in English on Haiti about Protection and Human Rights; published on 20 Nov 2024 by OHCHR. Read more: Haiti: UN Human Rights chief urges end to intensifying violence in Port-au-PrinceContinue Reading
Who is Odessa Woolfolk? Meet the recipient of this year's Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is honoring the life and legacy of one of its founding members. Read more: Who is Odessa Woolfolk? Meet the recipient of this year's Fred L. Shuttlesworth Human Rights AwardContinue Reading
Third Committee Approves 5 Draft Resolutions, Including Texts Addressing Human Rights …
The Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) approved five draft resolutions addressing the human rights situations in the Democratic … Read more: Third Committee Approves 5 Draft Resolutions, Including Texts Addressing Human Rights …Continue Reading
NHRC Chairman Says Integration of Human Rights a Condition for a Sustainable Future
Doha, November 20 (QNA) – HE Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah, who serves as Chairperson of Qatar's National Human Rights Committee and President … Read more: NHRC Chairman Says Integration of Human Rights a Condition for a Sustainable FutureContinue Reading
Our Strategic Plan – Human Rights Law Centre
Human rights are a guiding compass so that every person, no matter who we are or where we come from, can live a life with dignity and freedom, … Read more: Our Strategic Plan – Human Rights Law CentreContinue Reading
CERJ and RFK Human Rights Celebrate Historical Victory in the Case of Enforced …
We celebrate the recent ruling of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in the Perez Lucas et al. v. Guatemala case, which was litigated by … Read more: CERJ and RFK Human Rights Celebrate Historical Victory in the Case of Enforced …Continue Reading
Biggest complaint Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner's Office has is against work of …
The Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioners Office has complaints regarding the work of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the … Read more: Biggest complaint Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner's Office has is against work of …Continue Reading
Amir Ali's Civil Rights Experience Will Strengthen Our Judiciary and Democracy
The Leadership Conference released the following statement after the Senate confirmed civil rights lawyer Amir Ali to the District of DC. Read more: Amir Ali's Civil Rights Experience Will Strengthen Our Judiciary and DemocracyContinue Reading
Singapore: Imminent unlawful execution for drug trafficking must be halted
Singapore is among a handful of countries still executing people for drug-related offences, in violation of international human rights law and … Read more: Singapore: Imminent unlawful execution for drug trafficking must be haltedContinue Reading
President Biden Must Change Course on Critical Human Rights Before End of Term
Amnesty International is urging President Biden to change course and take specific steps to respect, protect and fulfill human rights in the … Read more: President Biden Must Change Course on Critical Human Rights Before End of TermContinue Reading