Should elephants have human rights? It's closer to happening than you might think
An animal rights group and a zoo in the state are sparring over the rights of five endangered African elephants. Read more: Should elephants have human rights? It's closer to happening than you might thinkContinue Reading
In search of political will on human rights in Canada – Maytree
Examining Canada's national, sub-national, and intergovernmental mechanisms for the domestic implementation of our international human rights … Read more: In search of political will on human rights in Canada – MaytreeContinue Reading
Navigating Toward Hope: Learnings From Our 2023 Grantee Survey
As the human rights ecosystem faces shifting contexts, we must recognize these and other assets to navigate challenges and opportunities ahead. Indeed … Read more: Navigating Toward Hope: Learnings From Our 2023 Grantee SurveyContinue Reading
From the Front Lines: Grantee Partner Survey 2023 – The Fund for Global Human Rights
Nearly 300 frontline human rights activists and organizations share challenges, opportunities, and learnings from the last year. Read more: From the Front Lines: Grantee Partner Survey 2023 – The Fund for Global Human RightsContinue Reading
Open call for a ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon and Israel – Global Witness
Human Rights & Democracy Media Center “SHAMS"/Palestine; Human Rights Sentinel; Human Security Collective; Humanity & Inclusion/Handicap International … Read more: Open call for a ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon and Israel – Global WitnessContinue Reading
Azerbaijan's climate leadership questioned over human rights, reliance on gas
… human rights violations and whose revenues come chiefly from the extraction of natural gas. A Carbon Pulse subscription is required to read this … Read more: Azerbaijan's climate leadership questioned over human rights, reliance on gasContinue Reading
States and sporting associations must act immediately to revise discriminatory policies and … – ohchr
Presenting her latest report to the UN General Assembly, Xanthaki recalled that sports associations have the responsibility to respect human rights, … Read more: States and sporting associations must act immediately to revise discriminatory policies and … – ohchrContinue Reading
ACHPR81: Celebrating 25 years of the UN Declaration on human rights defenders | ISHR
At a side event co-organised by ISHR on the sidelines of the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights in … Read more: ACHPR81: Celebrating 25 years of the UN Declaration on human rights defenders | ISHRContinue Reading
Human rights situation and peace process: 'Azerbaijan faces important choices,' Borrell …
Borrell also mentioned that during his two recent visits to Baku, European Commissioner for Climate Action Wopke Hoekstra raised the human rights … Read more: Human rights situation and peace process: 'Azerbaijan faces important choices,' Borrell …Continue Reading
With the Rise of BRICS, the U.S. Needs a Human Rights Strategy
The U.S. should develop a BRICS strategy recognizing the diverse reasons other countries want to join while centering human rights. Read more: With the Rise of BRICS, the U.S. Needs a Human Rights StrategyContinue Reading
Human rights advocate Alexander Lapshin: No place to go, but still fighting for global freedom
Alexander Lapshin's experiences being detained and tortured for allegedly insulting an authoritarian strongman highlights the dangers faced by … Read more: Human rights advocate Alexander Lapshin: No place to go, but still fighting for global freedomContinue Reading
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights remains the compass of the (…) – France ONU
Human rights are universal. They are neither dated nor geographically circumscribed. They are non-negotiable. Read more: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights remains the compass of the (…) – France ONUContinue Reading
Human rights go hand in hand with sustainable development: UK Statement at the UN Third …
Statement by Alex Berelowitz, Second Secretary Human Rights at the General Debate of the UN Third Committee. Read more: Human rights go hand in hand with sustainable development: UK Statement at the UN Third …Continue Reading
OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)'s post – Facebook
Human rights defenders play a vital role in democratic societies. States should recognize their important work, and protect them from attacks, … Read more: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)'s post – FacebookContinue Reading