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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

When Scottish Government Ministers last met with each of the 17 rape crisis centres in Scotland. 2. What the Scottish Government's policy is regarding … Read more: Cabinet Secretary rape crisis centre meetings: FOI release – gov.scotContinue Reading

The war of aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine is a daily threat to life of Ukrainian people. Ukrainian youth, men and women … Read more: Youth, Ukraine, Europe: Coming of Age during War. How can European youth policy adapt? – YouthContinue Reading

Forty eight men detained since they fled China years ago risk being deported, rights groups say. Read more: 'Hell on earth': Deportation looms for Uyghurs held in Thailand – BBC NewsContinue Reading

(15 Jan 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Damascus, Syria – 15 January 2025 1. Wide of U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker … Read more: UN human rights chief calls for lifting Western sanctions on Syria as country rebuilds after AssadContinue Reading

Cecile's visionary advocacy efforts for expanded health care access — including access to abortion — and reproductive freedom were profoundly … Read more: The Leadership Conference Statement on the Passing of Cecile RichardsContinue Reading