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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

Human rights in Swaziland have kept deteriorating in 2024 with a continuation of the repression of civil society, judicial independence and the rule … Read more: Two years on from Thulani Maseko murder – a reminder to keep Swaziland's struggle for …Continue Reading

The family is represented by Jodie Blackstock of Garden Court Chambers, instructed by Cyrilia Knight and Isabel Gregory of Saunders Law and … Read more: Liam Allan: Inquest finds police failings in arrest and rescue attempts probably caused death …Continue Reading

Eleven organisations, including OMCT and FIDH within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, condemn in the … Read more: Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective – FIDHContinue Reading

Immigrant and civil rights advocates, including the American Civil Liberties Union, filed a lawsuit against a birthright citizenship executive … Read more: Civil rights, immigrant advocates sue over Trump birthright citizenship order – ReutersContinue Reading

Executive actions could undermine nondiscrimination enforcement and embolden the harassment of the LGBTQ+ community and all women and girls … Read more: Trump Expected to Sign Barrage of Actions Taking Aim At LGBTQ+ AmericansContinue Reading

In 1987, journalist Juan Williams helped illuminate the Civil Rights Movement with "Eyes on the Prize," a groundbreaking book that brought history … Read more: Juan Williams details 2nd civil rights movement in 'New Prize for These Eyes' | PBS NewsContinue Reading

As Donald Trump is inaugurated, the United States must protect freedom of expression, including the safety of journalists and digital rights. Read more: United States: The freedom of expression agenda – ARTICLE 19Continue Reading