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… human rights protections, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) said today. Several executive actions signed by the president yesterday represent … Read more: “Deterrence Through Cruelty”: Trump Administration's Assault on Asylum System Violates …Continue Reading

Human rights education projects play a pivotal role in fostering awareness, understanding, and advocacy for fundamental human rights principles. Read more: 20 Funding Opportunities for Human Rights Education Projects – fundsforNGOsContinue Reading

RAN's core mission, vision and strategy remain firmly rooted — to preserve forests, protect the climate, and uphold human rights in order to shift to … Read more: Challenging Corporate Power for 40 Years, And Counting – The UnderstoryContinue Reading

Washington, DC – January 21, 2025 – For the eighth consecutive year, Cooley has earned the maximum score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) … Read more: Cooley Earns Top Score on Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality IndexContinue Reading

… human rights institutions, regional organizations, and civil society groups. The three reports serving as the basis for the review of the Islamic … Read more: The human rights record of the Islamic Republic of Iran to be examined by Universal Periodic ReviewContinue Reading

The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) in Ramallah said it was “alarmed” by a new wave of violence by Israeli settlers and security forces … Read more: UN human rights office “alarmed” by a new wave of violence in occupied West BankContinue Reading

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has ruled the Corporation of the City of North Bay and North Bay Transit must pay $45,000 in damages (plus … Read more: City faces penalties in human rights tribunal decision – North Bay News – BayToday.caContinue Reading

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); January 21, 2024: The “No Death Penalty Tuesdays” abolitionist campaign in Iranian prisons which began in January 2024 … Read more: Call for Support of “No Death Penalty Tuesdays” Abolitionist Campaign" in Iran on First Year …Continue Reading

The 2025 International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust falls on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz … Read more: Holocaust remembrance for dignity and human rights | Nations UniesContinue Reading

Grassroots human rights organizations play a pivotal role in advocating for social justice, equality, and the protection of fundamental freedoms … Read more: 30 Donors Supporting Grassroots Human Rights Organizations – fundsforNGOsContinue Reading

Responding to reports of the arrest in Italy of Osama Njeem, long-term member of the Tripoli-based militia Deterrence Apparatus for Combatting … Read more: Libya/Italy: Reported arrest of Osama Njeem an opportunity to end cycle of impunity for …Continue Reading

Washington, DC – Human Rights First today called on Senators to exercise their Constitutional responsibility to oversee executive branch … Read more: Senate Should Reject the Nomination of Pete Hegseth for Defense ChiefContinue Reading

Human rights legislation provides protection from discrimination; the human rights system, such as the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO), is … Read more: Impact of applicant's death on human rights application | Canadian HR ReporterContinue Reading

Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., said on Tuesday in her confirmation hearing for ambassador to the U.N. that while Palestinian people deserve human … Read more: WATCH: Stefanik does not answer whether Palestinian people have the right to self-determinationContinue Reading