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Iran's Parliament authorized the creation of the annual reports in 2012. The report on the US said the country has “continued to violate human rights … Read more: Iran releases annual report on human rights violations by US and UK – JURIST – NewsContinue Reading

In a joint statement, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and others write, “It is evident that without urgent action and comprehensive reforms, … Read more: Human Rights Groups Condemn FIFA's Selection of Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 World CupContinue Reading

Human Rights First, an organization that helps those who can't afford an attorney and need help with their asylum claims, offered me pro bono … Read more: Fleeing Persecution: My Fight for Survival and Justice from Kosovo to AmericaContinue Reading

Yesterday 17 December, a high-level meeting of the Equal Rights Coalition (ERC) hosted by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was held in … Read more: Undersecretary Lind in Berlin: Advancing human rights begins with small stepsContinue Reading

IOM engages with the United Nations treaty bodies, the universal period review mechanism and the special procedures of the Human Rights Council. Read more: Engagement with the United Nations human rights systemContinue Reading

… human rights in North Korea, condemning its systematic and widespread human rights violations. Lee Seung-jae has the details. The UN General … Read more: UN General Assembly adopts resolution on N. Korean human rights for 20th straight yearContinue Reading

Palestinian families accuse US of creating higher standard when assessing alleged Israeli rights violations amid war with Hamas in Gaza; … Read more: Lawsuit claims State Department skirting US human rights law with Israel military aidContinue Reading

… human rights and democracy. The Carolina Foundation was established in October 2000 as a cultural bridge between Spain and Latin America, as well … Read more: Carolina will increase scholarships in human rights and democracy – The Diplomat in SpainContinue Reading

As UNDP, we are sharpening our focus on the rule of law, human rights and access to justice in situations of forced displacement and migration. We aim … Read more: Shifting borders, shared rights | United Nations Development ProgrammeContinue Reading

… says enhanced international cooperation is necessary to counter terrorism and extremism and address their threats to peace, security and human rights. Read more: Iran: Terrorism threatens peace, security and human rights – Press TVContinue Reading

… agency has a double standard when it comes to Israel and enforcing a 1997 law barring military support in cases of gross human rights abuses. Read more: Palestinian lawsuit accuses State Department of giving Israel a pass on military aid and human rightsContinue Reading

The resolution on the human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, contained in the report A/79/458/Add.3, was also adopted by a recorded vote. Read more: General Assembly Adopts 47 Third Committee Resolutions, including Texts on Nazi …Continue Reading

Belkis Willie is an Associate Director currently working in the Crisis, Conflict and Arms Division at Human Rights Watch. Read more: In conversation with Belkis Wille from Human Rights Watch – Missing PerspectivesContinue Reading

On behalf of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (The Leadership Conference)[i] and its Center for Civil Rights and Technology, we … Read more: Response to OMB Request for Information: Executive Branch Agency Handling of …Continue Reading