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Exclusive: Labour risks rubber stamping the last government's 'deeply flawed human rights policy' despite heavy criticism of the approach. Read more: Fears Labour could hand cash to countries guilty of human rights abuses | The IndependentContinue Reading

Human Rights Day. Human rights belong to all of us. Join us and uphold the rights of everyone, everywhere. Our rights, our future, right now. Learn … Read more: Truth-telling and testimony honour victims and survivors of war in Afghanistan – HC TürkContinue Reading

“President Yoon must fully explain the reasons for declaring martial law and ensure that any measure restricting human rights is exceptional, … Read more: South Korea: Martial law must not be 'tool to suppress' human rights – Amnesty InternationalContinue Reading

A group of 25 civil society organizations from seven Latin American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, … Read more: New report highlights regional trends in violations of freedom of expression rights due to …Continue Reading

As we perform our annual ritual of identifying 10 key business and human rights and sustainability issues for the upcoming year. Read more: Top 10 Predicted Business and Human Rights Issues for 2025 – Law.comContinue Reading

In honor of World Human Rights Day on December 10, we want to highlight some 2024 victories you helped make possible with your activism! Read more: Amnesty International's Human Rights Wins of 2024Continue Reading

Manama, Dec. 3 (BNA): Ambassador Dr. Arwa Hassan Al Sayed, Chief of Human Rights Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a delegation … Read more: Human Rights Affairs Chief receives Pakistani Ombudsman delegationContinue Reading

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is extremely concerned about the escalation in hostilities in northwest Syria since 27 November, … Read more: Syria: Tragic escalation and hostilities | OHCHRContinue Reading

According to Marion Mutugi, a commissioner with the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), the relationships between foreign soldiers and … Read more: After Years of Attempts Human Rights Groups hold the British Military and its Personnel AccountableContinue Reading

Every year, the Tennessee Human Rights Commission honors the work of Tennesseans who advocate for human rights in their communities. Read more: A Recommitment to Human Rights, Equality, and Unity – TN.govContinue Reading

The Human Rights Commission celebrates the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, reaffirming its commitment … Read more: Human Rights Commission Celebrates IDPWD – BernewsContinue Reading

“The Egyptian government must not seek to bypass its obligations under international human rights and refugee law with domestic legislation that would … Read more: Egypt: President al-Sisi must reject new asylum law which violates refugee rightsContinue Reading

Therefore, the home countries could regulate human rights violations in enterprises' outbound investments. However, in the domestic regulatory system … Read more: Home country regulates outbound investment to fulfill human rights obligations-taking China …Continue Reading

… Human Rights in Ethiopia (AHRE), and Lawyers for Human Rights in Ethiopia (LHR)–so that they can freely operate. The respective organizations have … Read more: HRW demands Ethiopia immediately reverse suspension of 3 human rights organizationsContinue Reading