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A former Australian Human Rights Commissioner will deliver a thought-provoking lecture for the Queensland Council of Civil Liberties (QCCL) this … Read more: Former human rights chief to talk AI – QLS ProctorContinue Reading

The EU welcomes Special Rapporteur Lawlor and thanks you for today's presentation. As your report emphasises, the 2030 Agenda has human rights at its … Read more: UN General Assembly 3rd Committee: Interactive Dialogue on Human Rights DefendersContinue Reading

Amman – Chairperson of the National Center for Human Rights (NCHR), Samar Hajj Hassan, represented Jordan in the 10th Glion Human Rights Dialogue … Read more: Jordan Participates in 10th Glion Human Rights Dialogue in MarrakechContinue Reading

Executive Director of the Baku Initiative Group (BIG) Abbas Abbasov delivered a statement at the United Nations Human Rights Committee meeting … Read more: BIG executive director delivers statement at UN Human Rights Committee meetingContinue Reading

… rights. That's because Jenrick wants the UK to join Belarus and Russia by leaving the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and repealing our … Read more: City AM – The Notebook: Starmer leading like a civil servant isn't working – Big Brother WatchContinue Reading

… human rights and social justice, and as a woman of faith and humor. Welcoming the congregation of 1,000 people filling the cathedral, Joseph … Read more: Celebration of Ethel Kennedy's life recalls her strong faith, human rights work, humorContinue Reading

As the European Parliament prepares to discuss on Tuesday the relations between Yerevan and Baku, as well as the human rights situation in … Read more: Ahead of European Parliament Debate on Human Rights in Azerbaijan, Genocide Expert …Continue Reading

It has been 20 years since the North Korean Human Rights Act (NKHRA) was signed into law. Now renewed U.S. leadership is needed to defend North … Read more: 20 Years On, The North Korean Human Rights Act Remains Lapsed – ForbesContinue Reading

… human rights. In addition, human rights due diligence legislation is in force in jurisdictions including France, Germany and Norway while the UK … Read more: The ESG Phenomenon: Institute, Human Rights Group Highlight Modern Slavery ChallengeContinue Reading

The U.S. has launched a review of Israel's 'Force 100' unit guarding Palestinian detainees, potentially affecting aid. Secretary of State Antony … Read more: US investigating IDF unit over human rights allegations, Axios reports | Dawn News EnglishContinue Reading

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) was recognized as a "Pro-Equality Champion" by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and … Read more: Sherman Recognized as "Pro-Equality Champion" by Human Rights CampaignContinue Reading

The US State Department is reviewing an Israel Defence Forces unit in charge of guarding detainees from Gaza for alleged human rights violations … Read more: US investigating IDF unit over human rights allegations: Report – FirstpostContinue Reading

Calling it a "middle finger to women's soccer," the 106 players who signed the letter say Saudi Arabia's human rights violations, particularly against … Read more: Women's soccer players slam FIFA's partnership with Saudi Aramco over human rights …Continue Reading

The US “is not keeping pace” with European countries that are expanding their legislative frameworks to mandate corporate accountability for human … Read more: US Lacks Corporate Accountability for Human Rights, Report SaysContinue Reading