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We condemn the killings of and attacks against human rights defenders, particularly land and environmental human rights defenders, and urge Honduras … Read more: Interactive dialogue on UN High Commissioner for Human Rights report on technical …Continue Reading

In the aftermath of the Civil War, state courts refused to hear civil rights claims brought by African Americans and Union sympathizers, so Congress … Read more: RELEASE: State Law Can't Force Civil Rights Plaintiffs into 'Kafkaesque' ProcessContinue Reading

The founder of a female-only app who lost a landmark court case against a transgender woman has claimed “trans rights” are “taking away our human … Read more: Female-only app creator says trans rights taking away 'human rights' as she appeals gender …Continue Reading

By publicly designating these individuals, the United States reaffirms its commitment to advancing the human rights of all Ugandans and promoting … Read more: Designation Of Uganda Police Force Officials Due To Involvement In Gross Violations Of … – ScoopContinue Reading

He will also assess if Saneem's human rights were breached, whether the offence concerns election issues and if FICAC has the jurisdiction to … Read more: Magistrate to review rule on Saneem's human rights violation claims, validity of charges … – FijivillageContinue Reading

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans is set to hear arguments in a civil rights lawsuit alleging a south Louisiana parish engaged in … Read more: US court to review civil rights lawsuit alleging environmental racism in a Louisiana parishContinue Reading

… rights activist K Balagopal, here in the city. The event, organised by the Human Rights Forum (HRF), saw unveiling of three books, including one … Read more: Human rights activists recall Balagopal's contributions on 15th death anniversaryContinue Reading

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was filing paperwork at a Saudi consulate in Turkey when Saudi government assassins murdered and dismembered him. And … Read more: There is No Safe Place | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Russia's human rights situation has been deteriorating for years, but in the two years since Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, … Read more: UN Human Rights Council Should Renew Expert Monitor on RussiaContinue Reading

Fiji's Speaker has come under fire from human rights campaigners after he made comments in response to an MP, who is a descendant of blackbirded … Read more: Fiji's speaker 'must resign' after 'racially charged' remarks – human rights coalition – RNZContinue Reading

DOMINIC LAWSON: Never mind leaving the European Convention on Human Rights – to deal with migrants smuggled into Britain we must tackle the way OUR … Read more: DOMINIC LAWSON: Never mind leaving the European Convention on Human Rights – Daily MailContinue Reading

"Many victims expressed a vital need for justice to be done," the Commission Chair, Erik Møse, told the UN Human Rights Council on 23 September 2024. Read more: TODAY at #HRC57 from 09:30… – UN Human Rights Council | FacebookContinue Reading

The UN Human Rights Council convened a dialogue on Friday to examine the nuclear testing legacy in the Marshall Islands. Read more: UN rights council examines nuclear legacy consequences in the Marshall IslandsContinue Reading

… human rights issues – was deafening. It raises. … human rights issues – was deafening. It raises a difficult question … Read more: Selective Outrage: Why Global Activism Ignores the Massacre in Burkina Faso – EU TodayContinue Reading