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… human rights, particularly of Indigenous Peoples. With over 140 Indigenous Peoples, civil society organizations, and social movement groups, we … Read more: UN Biodiversity Conference Reaffirms Geoengineering Moratorium but Falls Short on Fossil …Continue Reading

Authorities arrested tens of thousands in response. Human rights groups say that the country now holds some 1,300 political prisoners, and that many … Read more: A 22-year-old political prisoner has died in Belarus, rights campaigners say – ABC NewsContinue Reading

… human rights violations. “The solution to tension cannot simply be subjecting human rights to cultural and religious preferences,” Sato noted … Read more: Iran News: UN Condemns Regime's Escalating Human Rights Violations and Death Penalty SurgeContinue Reading

Special Rapporteur on Afghanistan, Mr Richard Bennett, will brief the press following the presentation of his report to the General Assembly's … Read more: Afghanistan: Human Rights situation – Press Conference | United Nations – YouTubeContinue Reading

Omar Zniber (at podium and on screens), President of the Human Rights Council, presents a report of the Human Rights Council to the 32nd plenary … Read more: General Assembly Hears Report of Human Rights Council | UN Photo – UN MediaContinue Reading

Hybrid press briefing by Omar Zniber, President of the Human Rights Council. ——————— Omar Zniber, President of the UN Human Rights … Read more: Human Rights Council: Fostering dialogue & strengthening its role – Presser – YouTubeContinue Reading

… right to free speech” under the European Convention on Human Rights. It also found that her statements could not be taken as support for Hamas or … Read more: Student who said 7 October left her 'full of joy' wins human rights visa appeal – Jewish NewsContinue Reading

Richard Bennett, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, briefs reporters at UN Headquarters. Read more: Press Briefing by Special Rapporteur on Situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan | UN PhotoContinue Reading

Human Rights and Democracy · Human … Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Disability Office of the Spokesperson The Secretary of State. Read more: Secretary's Remarks on International Disability Rights – United States Department of StateContinue Reading

On October 31, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), alongside 27 other human rights organizations and experts, called on technology company … Read more: CPJ, 27 partners call on Sandvine to strengthen commitment to human rights and remediate harmsContinue Reading

This five-part series outlines WOLA's priorities for U.S. policies centered on human rights. As the U.S. prepares for a new administration, … Read more: A Human Rights Agenda for the Next U.S. Administration – WOLAContinue Reading

… Assembly today, as Member States called the humanitarian situation in Gaza a “disgrace” to the entire international human rights order. Read more: Human Rights Council Advancing Work Despite International Atmosphere, President Tells …Continue Reading

Saudi Arabia's 'The Line' Violates Human Rights and Common Sense. Inhumane labor practices, worker deaths, and the forced eviction and repression of … Read more: Saudi Arabia's 'The Line' violates human rights and common sense – Reason MagazineContinue Reading

With the International Human Rights Law Clinic's 25th anniversary just past and Fletcher stepping away from sharing the co-director role with … Read more: Human Rights Clinic expands its domestic agenda – Berkeley LawContinue Reading