GIVE JUSTICE: Human Rights – National Association of Postal Supervisors
The United Nations defines human rights as “the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the … Read more: GIVE JUSTICE: Human Rights – National Association of Postal SupervisorsContinue Reading
World News in Brief: Aid challenges in Syria, human rights in Iran, elections in South Sudan
Survivors of Iran's violent crackdown on the 2022 “Woman, Life, Freedom” protests are demanding justice for gross human rights violations and crimes … Read more: World News in Brief: Aid challenges in Syria, human rights in Iran, elections in South SudanContinue Reading
Badenoch suggests final Tory migration policy would be more radical than leaving … – The Guardian
Asked about leaving the European convention on human rights, she said she did not view it as a “silver bullet”, but that leaving the ECHR was “not … Read more: Badenoch suggests final Tory migration policy would be more radical than leaving … – The GuardianContinue Reading
Arbitrary suspension of civil society organisations | Front Line Defenders
The LHR works by empowering lawyers with knowledge and skills, increasing their role in the promotion and protection of human rights, supporting … Read more: Arbitrary suspension of civil society organisations | Front Line DefendersContinue Reading
Dominic Grieve: human rights convention will block assisted dying bill – The Times
The assisted dying bill would breach Britain's human rights laws and the rule of law because it would empower the state to end people's lives, … Read more: Dominic Grieve: human rights convention will block assisted dying bill – The TimesContinue Reading
Protecting the protest: An interview with Dr Anja Bienert – Amnesty International
She has developed a set of Guidelines on The Right to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly so that people in Amnesty and the wider human rights movement feel … Read more: Protecting the protest: An interview with Dr Anja Bienert – Amnesty InternationalContinue Reading
Self-managed abortion: A global human rights imperative | OpenGlobalRights
To safeguard individuals' control over their reproductive health and protect human rights, governments must remove legal barriers that hinder … Read more: Self-managed abortion: A global human rights imperative | OpenGlobalRightsContinue Reading
Pakistan protests: US calls on Sharif govt to 'respect human rights' amid rising violence
… human rights and freedoms. US Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller further expressed support for the right of the Pakistani people to protest … Read more: Pakistan protests: US calls on Sharif govt to 'respect human rights' amid rising violenceContinue Reading
Human Rights Summit 2024 – NYC.gov
Human Rights Summits 2024. New York City Human Rights Summit – Protecting New Yorkers' Rights. We are excited to invite you to the Second NYC Human … Read more: Human Rights Summit 2024 – NYC.govContinue Reading
Ethiopia Faces Backlash Over Suspension of Leading Human Rights Organizations
The Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) suspended the Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD), Lawyers for Human Rights ( … Read more: Ethiopia Faces Backlash Over Suspension of Leading Human Rights OrganizationsContinue Reading
Mongolia: Concerns over detainees' rights and the protection of human… – OMCT
The Committee expressed concern over harassment of human rights defenders (HRDs), particularly those opposing mining projects. It urged Mongolia to … Read more: Mongolia: Concerns over detainees' rights and the protection of human… – OMCTContinue Reading
U.S. House Passes Bill Updating Law Promoting Human Rights in North Korea
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill on Nov. 20 to update and reauthorize the 2004 North Korean Human Rights Act. Read more: U.S. House Passes Bill Updating Law Promoting Human Rights in North KoreaContinue Reading
Human rights groups collect evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine – VOA
As of November 2024, the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office has documented more than 150000 alleged war crimes committed by Russian forces in … Read more: Human rights groups collect evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine – VOAContinue Reading
Election gimmicks & promises violate human rights obligations – Maytree
The gimmicky cheques & tax cuts rely on borrowing money so it can be sent to many people who don't need it. They also violate Canada's human rights Read more: Election gimmicks & promises violate human rights obligations – MaytreeContinue Reading
Hong Kong in human rights crisis, report says – Taipei Times
There is a human rights crisis in Hong Kong due to the Beijing-imposed National Security Law passed in 2020, the Mainland Affairs Council said … Read more: Hong Kong in human rights crisis, report says – Taipei TimesContinue Reading
