ERO Washington, D.C. removes high-ranking Somali national convicted of human rights violations
Established in 2008, the Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center is led by HSI and leverages the expertise of criminal investigators, attorneys, … Read more: ERO Washington, D.C. removes high-ranking Somali national convicted of human rights violationsContinue Reading
Civil rights icon James Meredith is honored in his Mississippi hometown – ABC News
A new historical marker has been unveiled in the hometown of civil rights icon James Meredith. Read more: Civil rights icon James Meredith is honored in his Mississippi hometown – ABC NewsContinue Reading
Ottawa's human rights concerns hypocritical: China Daily editorial
… human rights violations" in Xinjiang and Xizang. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on Monday that the sanctions had been imposed in … Read more: Ottawa's human rights concerns hypocritical: China Daily editorialContinue Reading
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir – Telling the CoE's story – The Council of Europe
The world's first democratically elected female president, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, left an indelible mark on human rights. Read more: Vigdís Finnbogadóttir – Telling the CoE's story – The Council of EuropeContinue Reading
Human Rights and Civil Society Expert – Kenya – ReliefWeb
Program/Project Management Job in Kenya about Protection and Human Rights, requiring 10+ years of experience, from Diakonia; closing on 12 Jan … Read more: Human Rights and Civil Society Expert – Kenya – ReliefWebContinue Reading
Syria: urgent need to preserve evidence of Assad-era human rights crimes
ADMSP, Amnesty and Human Rights Watch raised these concerns during a meeting with members of the HTS-affiliated Syrian Salvation Government's … Read more: Syria: urgent need to preserve evidence of Assad-era human rights crimesContinue Reading
Syria: Preserve evidence of mass atrocities – Amnesty International
Extrajudicial executions and summary killings are serious violations of international human rights law and can amount to crimes against humanity when … Read more: Syria: Preserve evidence of mass atrocities – Amnesty InternationalContinue Reading
'We need to be able to hold companies' feet to the fire' – Sustainable Views
Director of the Center for Business and Human Rights at New York University's Stern School of Business Michael Posner makes the business case for … Read more: 'We need to be able to hold companies' feet to the fire' – Sustainable ViewsContinue Reading
UN: Int'l mechanisms will continue monitoring past, present human rights violations in Syria
The UN human rights office today underscored its commitment and that of other international mechanisms to ensuring accountability for past and … Read more: UN: Int'l mechanisms will continue monitoring past, present human rights violations in SyriaContinue Reading
Syria: Evidence of gross human rights violations and international crimes must be preserved …
GENEVA – Documentation and preservation of evidence of gross violations of human rights and international humanitarian law committed during years … Read more: Syria: Evidence of gross human rights violations and international crimes must be preserved …Continue Reading
Tomer Feffer – Bayer – Board Member
Previously dedicated ten years to human rights organizations, culminating in the role of General Secretary for Physicians for Human Rights. Holds … Read more: Tomer Feffer – Bayer – Board MemberContinue Reading
Foreign ministry celebrates Universal Declaration of Human Rights
… Human Rights. In a speech he delivered during the celebration, Minister Badr Abdelatty reviewed the steps taken by Egypt over the past years to … Read more: Foreign ministry celebrates Universal Declaration of Human RightsContinue Reading
PLAC Report Highlights Violence, Human Rights Abuses in Nigeria – THISDAYLIVE
The Nigeria Annual Human Rights Report 2024 highlighted several incidents of abuse of civil as extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests, police … Read more: PLAC Report Highlights Violence, Human Rights Abuses in Nigeria – THISDAYLIVEContinue Reading
Invaders gun down more unarmed Ukrainian POWs as proof mounts that such war crimes …
At the beginning of October, OHCHR published a Report on the Treatment of Prisoners of War and Update on the Human Rights Situation in Ukraine during … Read more: Invaders gun down more unarmed Ukrainian POWs as proof mounts that such war crimes …Continue Reading
Dr. Tharmalingam Tharesanan honoured at Int'l Human Rights Day celebrations in India
Dr. Tharesanan emphasised the important role of businesses in advancing human rights through ethical practices, inclusive growth, and corporate social … Read more: Dr. Tharmalingam Tharesanan honoured at Int'l Human Rights Day celebrations in IndiaContinue Reading