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News and Press Release in English on Bangladesh and 1 other country about Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding and Protection and Human Rights; … Read more: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk concludes official visit to BangladeshContinue Reading

For example, NHRIs can: advise the government on ensuring that relevant laws and policies protect rights holders from business-related human rights … Read more: The role of the national human rights institutions in the promotion of the business and …Continue Reading

The pre-action letter alleged disability discrimination, personal injury and Human Rights Act claims breaching A's Convention rights. Result. Read more: University lifts grade cap after legal battle over disability discriminationContinue Reading

Ms. Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation. Read more: Press Conference: Ms. Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of … – UN MediaContinue Reading

Neil O'Brien's simplistic plan isn't really about antisocial behaviour. It's a litany of rightwing gripes aimed at human rights, says writer and … Read more: 'Make Britain vaguely civilised again'? Sounds great – but not the way this Tory MP … – The GuardianContinue Reading

The Australian Human Rights Commission is currently developing a human rights emergency response framework that will put rights and freedoms at … Read more: COVID Review a good start, but human toll must be recognisedContinue Reading

Ontario's free legal support service for individuals with human rights complaints is diverting money away from legal services and allocating it to … Read more: Legal spending cuts by Human Rights Legal Support Centre is hurting litigants, lawyers sayContinue Reading

International repatriation should be recognised and prioritised by the UK Government as a human rights issue, according to a policy briefing published … Read more: UK has opportunity to 'become a world leader in international repatriation' – Museums AssociationContinue Reading

Therefore, respecting the human rights of the sportspersons and ensuring protection thereof through an institutionalized mechanism is necessary for … Read more: NHRC, India's open house discussion on 'Sports and Human Rights – PIBContinue Reading

Throughout his career, Bryan Stevenson's rigorous focus on criminal justice reform and human rights has been aimed at putting himself out of a job. Read more: Why Civil Rights Icon Bryan Stevenson Never Loses Hope – Town & Country MagazineContinue Reading

In this talk Nigerian music activist, Eedris Abdulkareem, will share how he has successfully navigated the difficult terrain of defending human rights … Read more: The Power of Rap in Promoting Social Justice as told by a Nigerian Musician – University of YorkContinue Reading

The world is not powerless” in countering the threat posed by the military junta in Myanmar, an independent human rights expert told the Third … Read more: Briefers Urge Third Committee to Address Unmet Needs of People, Election Concerns in …Continue Reading

The report, which expands on the Fact-Finding Mission's first report to the Human Rights Council in September, highlights the imperatives of … Read more: Sudan: UN Fact-Finding Mission documents large-scale sexual violence and other human …Continue Reading

In the course of two weeks, participants engaged in rich discussions and online self-guided modules on the role of Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) … Read more: MOOC on Human Rights Due Diligence for Decent Work attracted over four thousand participantsContinue Reading