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Human Rights Day, observed annually on Dec. 10, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations. Read more: Keimig: 3 titles perfect for Human Rights Day | Features | telegraphherald.comContinue Reading

The government of Bashar al-Assad was overthrown on December 8, 2024 by a coalition of armed opposition groups, marking an end to over 50 years of … Read more: A New Dawn for Syria | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

… human rights violations. “Under the rule of Bashar al-Assad, and before him his father Hafez al-Assad, Syrians have been subjected to a horrifying … Read more: Amnesty highlights historic opportunity to address 'grave' human rights violations in SyriaContinue Reading

Rapper and activist Smack Jay from Zambia brought his flows to Rathcoole Primary as part of Human Rights Week. Read more: Zambian human rights rapper Smack Jay visits Rathcoole school – BBC NewsContinue Reading

Wooing of Mohammed bin Salman controversial because of human rights concerns. Read more: Starmer to meet Saudi crown prince in push for infrastructure cash – The GuardianContinue Reading

Foreign Ministry has limited itself to recalling its commitment to human rights in order to avoid a question from Sumar about persecution of … Read more: Foreign Ministry avoids answering about abuses against Sahrawi journalistsContinue Reading

This was highlighted by the Director of the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Loukinikini Lewaravu while presenting at the Attorney … Read more: Government has a huge responsibility in protecting human rights – FBC NewsContinue Reading

The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) on Thursday condemned a new Taliban directive barring Afghan women and girls from attending private … Read more: UN condemns Taliban directive barring women from medical education – JURIST – NewsContinue Reading

Last week, Al Mezan sounded the alarm about Israel's “escalated deliberate attacks on medical personnel and health facilities in Gaza, … Read more: How human rights field workers in Gaza carry out their work amidst the impossible, with Issam YounisContinue Reading

For the first time since its formation 51 years ago, the IBP has cited three members who dedicated their lives defending human rights victims. Read more: IBP honors 3 human rights lawyers: 'An endangered breed' – Inquirer.netContinue Reading

UNAMI Human Rights Office holds training for civil society on protecting women's rights. On 4 December, the Human Rights Office of the United … Read more: This Week in DPPA: 30 November – 6 December 2024Continue Reading

The Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) is seeking a dynamic junior researcher for a six-month fixed term paid work experience programme to … Read more: Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) Junior Research Fellowship 2025 (Paid)Continue Reading

Human rights legal group Reprieve has called on the Prime Minister to raise what it described as an "execution crisis" with Saudi leaders. Saudi … Read more: Starmer to visit Saudi Arabia and UAE for trade talks as campaigners ask for human… – LBCContinue Reading

Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure to raise human rights issues on his first visit as PM to the Gulf on Sunday. Read more: PM urged to raise human rights on Gulf trip after Boris Johnson 'dictator' commentContinue Reading