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The review was based on article 2 of the agreement, which states that respect for human rights and democratic principles is an “essential element”. Read more: What next after EU finds 'indications' that Israel is in breach of human rights obligations?Continue Reading

A majority of EU states last month supported a review taking place to determine whether Israel's military campaign in Gaza had broken human rights … Read more: Israel breached human rights obligations during Gaza war, EU review finds – The Irish TimesContinue Reading

1,200 NGOs from 167 countries and territories have urged the Human Rights Council to continue the mandate of the Independent Expert on Sexual … Read more: Human rights defenders around the world urge States to #RenewIESOGI | ISHRContinue Reading

“There are indications that Israel would be in breach of its human rights obligations under article 2 of the EU-Israel association agreement,” states … Read more: EU cites 'indications' Israel is breaching human rights obligations over conduct in GazaContinue Reading

New research says framing protests as fights for civil rights 'backfires.' So what might work? Kim Voss, a UC Berkeley professor of sociology, says … Read more: New research says framing protests as fights for civil rights 'backfires.' So what might work?Continue Reading

The Council of Europe's Department for the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights has published a new thematic factsheet on … Read more: New thematic factsheet on local and regional authorities – The Council of EuropeContinue Reading

Individuals who commit violent crimes in their home countries should take note: we do not tolerate human rights abusers who lie to take refuge here. Read more: Former Haitian Mayor and Human Rights Violator Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for …Continue Reading

Israel has formally violated its EU treaty due to human rights abuses, attracting stigma even as it seeks friends on Iran. Read more: Israel violated EU pact on human rights, review says – EUobserverContinue Reading

The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) – a Washington-based human rights organisation that has long tracked Iran – says 657 people have so … Read more: 'Everyone is scared': Iranians head to Armenia to escape conflict with Israel – BBC NewsContinue Reading

… human rights, conflict prevention, atrocity prevention and other related agendas. These conversations aim to provide a glimpse of the personal and … Read more: Expert Voices on Atrocity Prevention Episode 45: Mô BleekerContinue Reading

… civil society organizations focused on human rights, peace, and development. HE Dr. Al Muftah emphasized that media is a foundational pillar of … Read more: Qatar Permanent Mission in Geneva Organizes Side Event on Role of Media in Enhancing …Continue Reading

Israel's conduct in Gaza does not align with the human rights principles underpinning its partnership with the European Union, according to an … Read more: Israel violates human rights human rights commitments: EU report – Daily SabahContinue Reading

The Scottish Human Rights Commission, together with a coalition of Scottish DPOs warned that disabled people are experiencing 'unrelenting attacks on … Read more: 5. Our Priorities – Disability Equality Plan – gov.scotContinue Reading

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is expected to speak to the human rights council in Geneva as conflict between Israel and Iran over … Read more: LIVE: Iran's First Minister Speaks at UN Human Rights Council – YouTubeContinue Reading