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RULAAC has said the siege by security operatives on the secretariat of the Committee for the Defense of Human Rights is despotic. Read more: #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Siege on human rights office despotic, says groupContinue Reading

Our dedication to human rights is embedded in every aspect of our operations, ensuring ethical practices and protection of all stakeholders. Read more: Our Employee Safety and Human rights | Tata PowerContinue Reading

“We sought to find — to achieve — a balance, and we felt that we got to a balance between authorities for law enforcement and human rights,” the … Read more: The UN is moving to fight cybercrime but privacy groups say human rights will be violatedContinue Reading

The Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR) with its two compacts – civil and political rights on the one hand, economic, social and cultural … Read more: Human rights reports: Political tools or moral imperatives? – Francine Mestrum – DiEM25Continue Reading

Imposing the death penalty for offences not involving intentional killing is incompatible with international human rights norms and standards, as we … Read more: UN Human Rights Chief Urges Immediate Halt to Executions in Iran After Alarming SurgeContinue Reading

Conservative deputy leader calls for firing of Birju Dattani, claims 'independent' review not independent or transparent. New human rights … Read more: New human rights commissioner goes on leave after review | Canadian HR ReporterContinue Reading

The Kenya National Commission for Human Rights (KNCHR) has pledged to take urgent action to address widespread land injustices affecting residents … Read more: Kenya National Commission for Human Rights to Address Land Injustices in Lamu CountyContinue Reading

Equatorial Guinea has detained prominent human rights activist Joaquin Elo Ayeto for over a week, citing his involvement with a banned … Read more: Equatorial Guinea Detains Prominent Human Rights Activist Ayeto – News Central TVContinue Reading

A human rights activist since the 1980s, Oleg Orlov thought Russia had turned a corner when the Soviet Union collapsed and a democratically … Read more: Veteran human rights advocate freed in swap says Russia is sliding back toward Stalinist timesContinue Reading

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk called the act a troubling undermining of democratic processes and political pluralism. Read more: UN human rights chief condemns Thailand's dissolution of opposition party – Anadolu AjansıContinue Reading

The decision is part of a continuing human rights complaint between the B.C. Teachers' Federation and former Chilliwack school board trustee Barry … Read more: BC Human Rights Tribunal says it can hear allegations of online hate speechContinue Reading

GENEVA, Thursday, August 8, 2024 (WAFA) — Jeremy Laurence, spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has described … Read more: UN Human Rights Commissioner condemns "shocking" footage of Israeli soldiers raping …Continue Reading

Human rights guide all UNESCO programmes and activities and contribute to its mission of advancing education, culture, sciences and communication … Read more: UNESCO and Human RightsContinue Reading

Mr NR v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2024] AusHRC 172 Report into use of force Australian Human Rights Commission 2024. Read more: Mr NR v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2024)Continue Reading