EU rights envoy urges US to lift sanctions on Palestinian human rights groups
The EU's special representative for human rights, Kajsa Ollongren, voiced concern Wednesday about US sanctions imposed on three Palestinian human … Read more: EU rights envoy urges US to lift sanctions on Palestinian human rights groupsContinue Reading
Ministry of Intelligence arrests two Kurdish children in Kamyaran – KHRN
The Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has learned that Oraz Zamani and Behrouz Rashidi were taken into custody without a warrant at dawn on 8 … Read more: Ministry of Intelligence arrests two Kurdish children in Kamyaran – KHRNContinue Reading
Lord Hermer 'ready to change law to stop ECHR blocking deportations' – The Telegraph
We will 'leave no stone unturned' in curbing the exploitation of human rights rules, says Attorney General. Read more: Lord Hermer 'ready to change law to stop ECHR blocking deportations' – The TelegraphContinue Reading
'Indefinite' sentences for offenders may breach human rights, ministers warned | STV News
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has raised concerns over the use of Orders for Lifelong Restriction for those guilty of serious offences. Read more: 'Indefinite' sentences for offenders may breach human rights, ministers warned | STV NewsContinue Reading
China ready to actively participate in improving global human rights governance: ambassador
Chen made the remarks when addressing the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council. He elaborated on China's position and proposals in the field of … Read more: China ready to actively participate in improving global human rights governance: ambassadorContinue Reading
'We know who the real Keir Starmer is!' – Nigel Farage EXPOSES PM's never seen human …
… human rights law into Britain's legal system. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the … Read more: 'We know who the real Keir Starmer is!' – Nigel Farage EXPOSES PM's never seen human …Continue Reading
UK government to intervene in Supreme Court deprivation of liberty case – Community Care
… Human Rights (ECHR). Under Article 5, a person of “unsound mind” may be deprived of their liberty but only through a lawful procedure, such as the … Read more: UK government to intervene in Supreme Court deprivation of liberty case – Community CareContinue Reading
Hong Kong same-sex bill that granted limited rights voted down by lawmakers – Al Jazeera
However, the city's once vibrant political opposition and civil society have been effectively silenced since Beijing introduced a sweeping national … Read more: Hong Kong same-sex bill that granted limited rights voted down by lawmakers – Al JazeeraContinue Reading
The State of Human Rights Education 2024 – Amnesty International
… human rights – despite attacks, despite setbacks – and build lasting foundations for peaceful and sustainable societies. The launch […] Read more: The State of Human Rights Education 2024 – Amnesty InternationalContinue Reading
Have governments been careless about kids? We need to learn the lessons.
Business and Human Rights · Children's Rights · Disability Rights · LGBTI · Rights and Freedoms · Sex Discrimination · Legal · Projects. Education. Read more: Have governments been careless about kids? We need to learn the lessons.Continue Reading
Gender equity in digital health access is a human rights imperative | OpenGlobalRights
Our new research report, Paying the Costs of Connection: Human Rights of Young Adults in the Digital Age in Colombia, Ghana, Kenya and Vietnam, sheds … Read more: Gender equity in digital health access is a human rights imperative | OpenGlobalRightsContinue Reading
Lifelong sentences can be 'inhuman and degrading', campaigners warn – BBC News
The Scottish Human Rights Commission says OLRs are not working as originally intended and that prisoners are experiencing "psychological distress" … Read more: Lifelong sentences can be 'inhuman and degrading', campaigners warn – BBC NewsContinue Reading
General Debate Item 2; Joint Statement on the human rights situation in Ethiopia – EEAS
We urge the authorities to uphold human rights across the country, ensure justice and accountability for all victims and survivors, and adopt a victim … Read more: General Debate Item 2; Joint Statement on the human rights situation in Ethiopia – EEASContinue Reading
Omnibus package: 470 organisations tell EU legislators their rights and health are not for sale
In a new statement, 470 civil society, trade unions and public interest groups, together with the International Federation for Human Rights (…) Read more: Omnibus package: 470 organisations tell EU legislators their rights and health are not for saleContinue Reading
McGovern Champions Human Rights with Amendment Proposals to FY2026 National …
… human rights and human dignity around the world. As Co-Chair of the bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and one of Congress's leading … Read more: McGovern Champions Human Rights with Amendment Proposals to FY2026 National …Continue Reading