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… Human Rights program at Amnesty International USA, made the following statement: “We welcome the transfer of these 11 men to Oman by the Biden … Read more: Amnesty International Response to the Transfer of 11 Men from the Guantanamo Detention …Continue Reading

Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his efforts to combat racial segregation, poverty, … Read more: Sen. Robert F. Kennedy Named Presidential Medal of Freedom RecipientContinue Reading

There are credible reports of human rights violations and abuses and international humanitarian law violations committed against civilians. These … Read more: Myanmar: Joint Statement on the Human Rights and Humanitarian Situation – EEASContinue Reading

… human suffering and promotes human rights for a beloved global community. Last year, URI student Mei Mei Long (right), shown with Amy Olson of URI … Read more: Peace and Human Rights Awards nominations due Jan. 22 – The University of Rhode IslandContinue Reading

… human rights in Iran. CHRI investigates and documents rights violations occurring throughout Iran, relying on first-hand accounts to expose abuses … Read more: Killed Because You Are a Woman—Violence Against Women in Iran Reaches New HeightsContinue Reading

A Canberra doctor has been accused of discrimination for cancelling a teenage transgender patient's routine appointment for adolescent … Read more: Complaint made to human rights watchdog after transgender teenager's GP appointment cancelledContinue Reading

Eltayeb Bashar argues that Israel's UNRWA ban will prevent millions of Palestinians who are facing human rights violations from receiving … Read more: The disastrous impact of Israel's UNRWA ban | LSE Human RightsContinue Reading

… human rights are under threat. Join the Write for Rights campaign and demand justice by calling on decision makers to do the right thing. Join … Read more: Myanmar must be held to account – or the world will look powerless against Rohingya persecutionContinue Reading

In this role Josh will spearhead innovative impact litigation, legal initiatives, and advocacy efforts to advance international human rights, uphold … Read more: Human Rights First Welcomes Joshua Colangelo-Bryan as Special CounselContinue Reading

Aloysia Sonnet is a lawyer specializing in human rights who works as a full-time member of Meg Satterthwaite's team at NYU School of Law. Read more: Aloysia Sonnet | OpenGlobalRightsContinue Reading

… right to a fair trial, as guaranteed by human rights law. Disciplinary … civil society brought the matter to the Inter-American Commission on Human … Read more: Reforming justice or undermining it? Mexico's judicial crossroads | OpenGlobalRightsContinue Reading

Public Law & Human Rights · Professional Discipline · Commercial Litigation … Public Law & Human Rights · Professional Discipline · Commercial … Read more: Littleton welcomes Clare Bello as new Chambers DirectorContinue Reading

Carter's life reflected a deep commitment to equality, justice, peace, and human rights. His vision of fair global relations remains vital today. Read more: Jimmy Carter's Enduring Legacy On Human Rights – ForbesContinue Reading

Poland used to be one of the world's most ethnically homogenous countries. That's no longer the case. Read more: Poland's changing population mix turns political – POLITICO.euContinue Reading