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States must adopt a consistent approach to human rights and to recognize that human rights defenders are helping to guide us toward the SDGs. Mary … Read more: Human rights defenders show courage in a time of crisis – Academia – The Jakarta PostContinue Reading

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, told journalists in New York that “the number of people at catastrophic levels … Read more: UN / HIGH COMMISSIONER HUMAN RIGHTS | UNifeedContinue Reading

Our cartoonist Steven Camley's take on Human Rights Bill. You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting … Read more: Our cartoonist Steven Camley's take on Human Rights Bill – The HeraldContinue Reading

16 October 2024 — The UN's top human rights official has told UN News that it's not human rights themselves that are in crisis – but rather their … Read more: Political leaders must champion human rights amid global crises | United NationsContinue Reading

Respect for human rights, the rule of law, accountability – these are matters of international peace and security. What is essential – now more than … Read more: Human rights' focus on fact, law and compassion particularly crucial in the fog of war, Türk …Continue Reading

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 26.3 states that parents have a right to decide the kind of education for their children. By banning … Read more: Submission to the Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review of Sweden, 49th … – C-FamContinue Reading

"More courts are considering that the judiciary has a role in remedying human rights and hence they have a responsibility in addressing climate change … Read more: Japan group sues utilities, claiming climate inaction violates human rights – Nikkei AsiaContinue Reading

… human rights law, is reaching a deafening crescendo." He emphasized that human rights should be at the core of every discussion at the UN, adding … Read more: UN human rights chief warns forcible transfer of civilians in North Gaza may constitute 'war crime'Continue Reading

Human Rights Institute hosts modern slavery lecture. Emzie Zalaznick/Contributing Photographer Todd Landman, a professor of political science at … Read more: Human Rights Institute hosts modern slavery lecture – Pipe DreamContinue Reading

This explainer was created by the Human Rights Law Centre, WestJustice, and the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre to help you know your rights when … Read more: Explainer: Know your rights when talking to Australian Border ForceContinue Reading

The U_N_ human rights chief is warning that the world is at an especially dangerous moment in history, with disregard and disrespect for … Read more: The world is at a dangerous moment as conflicts spread, UN rights chief says – ABC NewsContinue Reading

United Nations, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) The High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations, Volker Türk, pointed to Israel today for the … Read more: UN High Commissioner Human Rights blames Israel for food crisis – Prensa LatinaContinue Reading

… human rights defenders. Hosted by the Colombian government in Cali, CBD COP16 will be the first summit since the adoption of the GBF. The stakes … Read more: COP16: Aligning biodiversity with human rights and climate action | Global WitnessContinue Reading

… human rights abuses in the region. Adrian Zenz, director of China studies at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, told VOA he believes … Read more: China hosts World Media Summit in Xinjiang amid human rights concerns – VOA NewsContinue Reading