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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

A mother whose baby suffered brain damage during birth at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust says her experience reflects neonatal deaths in … Read more: Leeds newborn death rates reflect experience of mother – Leigh DayContinue Reading

The severe custodial penalties imposed on activists underscore how Georgia's criminal justice system has been weaponized to stifle dissent, … Read more: Georgia: Criminal justice system abused to suppress protests – Amnesty InternationalContinue Reading

We reject reckless policies and hate-fueled rhetoric dictate our future. CIEL is committed to justice, democracy, and a just and sustainable … Read more: CIEL Condemns Regressive Actions Threatening Human Rights, Environment, and JusticeContinue Reading

It documents unlawful detentions, inhumane treatment of detainees, police violence, and political repression against protesters, activists, and … Read more: Human Rights Violations and Criminal Cases Against Pro-European Protesters in Georgia …Continue Reading

S. 5 would require the mandatory detention – without any possibility of bond – of undocumented persons who are merely arrested for or charged with … Read more: Oppose S. 5, the Laken Riley Act – The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human RightsContinue Reading