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Photo by Amanda Follett Hosgood. First Nations complainants who waited years for a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal inquiry into the RCMP's … Read more: Human Rights Tribunal Delays Decision on RCMP's Methods – The TyeeContinue Reading

Human Rights Watch described the rise in arrests of opposition activists as a "bad sign" ahead of the 2025 presidential elections, which will take … Read more: Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai kidnapped in Kenya, found hours later – BBC NewsContinue Reading

This article highlights human rights abuses in Somaliland, particularly the restrictions on freedom of religion or belief and the protracted jail … Read more: Opinion – Human Rights Concerns as Somaliland Seeks International RecognitionContinue Reading

The Trump Administration and Congress should ensure that human rights are part of an integrated strategy to address the comprehensive challenge posed … Read more: Countering the China, Russia, Iran, North Korea Challenge | George W. Bush Presidential CenterContinue Reading

They have previously said they respect women's rights in accordance with their interpretation of Afghan culture and Islamic law. The Taliban … Read more: Taliban 'do not see women as human', says Malala in Pakistan – BBCContinue Reading

We, the undersigned 25 civil society organizations, are writing to respectfully urge your leadership to ensure that Sri Lanka upholds press … Read more: Joint Letter: Press Freedom Protections in Sri Lanka | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

… human rights standards. The Act was both a moral and legal response to the regime's atrocities, aiming to hold perpetrators accountable and deter … Read more: Reevaluating the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 | Global Policy JournalContinue Reading

New evidence has shown human rights abuses in seafood certified by the Marine Stewardship Council, the primary seafood certification organization. In … Read more: Fishy business: what next after the MSC Seafood Standard says it's not a human rights solution?Continue Reading

“We are committed to ensuring that our supply chain upholds the highest standards for transparency and human rights,” said Chris Volpe, Chief … Read more: United Legwear & Apparel Co. harnessing AI to boost commitment to human rightsContinue Reading

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) — The Center for Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Education at Ocean County College will host a book discussion with … Read more: Center for Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education at Ocean County College to …Continue Reading

… human rights monitoring mechanism to Ukrainian POWs”. The concept note says that the COI on Ukraine has consistently reported that Russian … Read more: Arria-formula Meeting on Ukraine : What's In Blue – Security Council ReportContinue Reading

In a landmark ruling, the UN's Human Rights Committee has ruled that Australia remained responsible for people seeking asylum, including those who … Read more: UN human rights watchdog condemns Australia's offshore processing policy – ABC listenContinue Reading

A United Nations committee has found that Australia violated a human rights treaty by detaining a group of asylum-seekers, including minors, on Nauru … Read more: UN committee finds Australia violated human rights of asylum-seekers – CathNewsContinue Reading