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The 47th session of the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review Working Group begins on Monday, 4 November, at 9:00 (CET), with the … Read more: The 47th session of the UN Human… – UN Human Rights Council | FacebookContinue Reading

The Human Rights Committee recognizes that abortion bans violated the rights of girls who survived sexual violence and were forced into … Read more: UN Ruling: Ecuador and Nicaragua Must Legalize Abortion to End Violations of Girls' Human RightsContinue Reading

Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) is a France-based independent, non-profit and non-partisan organisation promoting human rights and documentation … Read more: Ministry of Intelligence arrests six Kurdish civilians in Piranshahr, Sardasht – KHRNContinue Reading

The applicant also claimed that reprisals followed attempts to exercise rights protected under the Human Rights Code. The HRTO dismissed the case, … Read more: Ontario Superior Court rules Human Rights Tribunal misapplied law in workplace discrimination caseContinue Reading

However, a look back at the past year shows unambiguously that President Aliyev has failed to address PACE's concerns and improve the human rights … Read more: The Council of Europe should support human rights and hold Azerbaijan accountableContinue Reading

The unprecedented cancelation of Romania's vote drew condemnation from across the political spectrum. Read more: Romanian far-right chief's bid to reinstate election result fails in European court – POLITICOContinue Reading

Like all other Australian institutions, we abhor antisemitism and all types of racism, discrimination and vilification. As we reflected in our … Read more: Statement from Vice-Chancellor to Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human RightsContinue Reading

We at Ipas condemn these actions, aimed at rolling back domestic and foreign policies, and ignoring—or violating—basic human rights, … Read more: The first day: An unprecedented assault on human rights – IpasContinue Reading

… 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