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Resident Scott Nevins, who is awaiting appointment to the city's Human Rights Commission, speaks to commissioners Tuesday evening as Deputy City … Read more: Human Rights Commission debates future role amid post-election concernsContinue Reading

… human rights and civil society engagement into their renewed initiatives. This renewed collaboration follows an initial agreement signed in … Read more: AU, foundation partner to boost electoral integrity, advance human rightsContinue Reading

Switzerland has been condemned by the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg for its decision to deny asylum to a gay Iranian. Read more: Switzerland loses human rights case – WRSContinue Reading

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights participated in the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) in Banjul, … Read more: Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights' Engagement at the African Commission on Human and …Continue Reading

On October 9, the Arusha Initiative hosted its first-ever Town hall focused on raising awareness around the integral role of human rights … Read more: Building Capacity for Human Rights: A Recap of the Arusha Initiative Town HallContinue Reading

“The humanitarian and human rights situation for Palestinian civilians across Gaza is catastrophic,” underscored Ilze Brands Kehris, Assistant … Read more: Warned of Imminent Famine in Northern Gaza, Speakers in Security Council Urge …Continue Reading

Human rights should not be a partisan debate. Jayde Teutsch, Editor-in-Chief. November 12, 2024. Race has been at the forefront of American politics … Read more: Human rights should not be a partisan debate – The Wayne StaterContinue Reading

The United States has imposed sanctions on Abdel Rahman Juma Barkalla, whom it says is responsible for human rights abuses in West Darfur. Read more: US sanctions RSF commander accused of rights abuses in Sudan's Darfur – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

… Human Rights. “The way the Danish automated welfare system operates is eroding individual privacy and undermining human dignity. By deploying … Read more: Denmark: AI-powered welfare system fuels mass surveillance and risks discriminating …Continue Reading

We call for the immediate and unconditional release of Yu and Xu, sentenced solely for the exercise of their human rights. Read more: China: Urgently release human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and activist Xu YanContinue Reading

Mr President, Excellencies,The humanitarian and human rights situation for Palestinian civilians across Gaza is catastrophic. Read more: ASG Brands Kehris warns Security Council of catastrophic human rights situation for civilians in GazaContinue Reading

… Human Rights Council in Geneva. This marks the fourth cycle of the UPR for Ethiopia, following its participation in the previous round in 2019 … Read more: Ethiopia Reiterates to Uphold Its International Human Rights Obligations – ENA EnglishContinue Reading

On Election Day, Binghamton voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot proposal to change the way the city's Human Rights Commission functions. Read more: Binghamton voters approve measure to revive inactive Human Rights Commission – WSKGContinue Reading

The Supreme Court of India delivered a verdict condemning the practice known as “bulldozer justice,” local media reported Sunday. Read more: Human rights group applauds India Supreme Court condemnation of unlawful 'bulldozer …Continue Reading