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On 1 October 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement at the 57th session of the United Nations (UN) Human … Read more: Cambodia: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights CouncilContinue Reading

This article showcases a low-cost and online-adaptable experiential learning assignment in a human rights classroom centred on local monuments. It … Read more: Experiential Human Rights Learning through Civic Monuments at the University of WinnipegContinue Reading

"The debate over the 'right of access to the internet' remains contentious among scholars, yet numerous countries have enshrined it as a means to … Read more: The debate over the… – Global Campus of Human Rights – FacebookContinue Reading

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has decided not to seek a second consecutive term on the much-maligned UN Human Rights Council, … Read more: US opts out of running for reelection on UN Human Rights Council | The Times of IsraelContinue Reading

This year, the Council of Europe's Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize goes to Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado. Read more: Venezuela opposition figure wins top European rights prize – DWContinue Reading

The Biden administration has decided not to seek a second consecutive term on the much-maligned U.N. Human Rights Council. Read more: US opts out of running for reelection on UN Human Rights Council | The IndependentContinue Reading

Human Rights Watch raised concerns on Monday about an ordinance enacted by Niger's military general Abdourahamane Tiani. The ordinance authorizes … Read more: HRW demands suspension of Niger database to comply with human rights standardsContinue Reading

This AIUSA briefing addresses why the United States should have a human rights strategy for engaging with BRICS and makes recommendations for … Read more: Centering Human Rights in US Policy Towards the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South …Continue Reading

RFK Human Rights President Kerry Kennedy kicked off the event by highlighting the continuing disparities for underrepresented communities within—and … Read more: RFK Human Rights Co-Hosts the first Connective Capital ConsortiumContinue Reading

The report by Jean Mobert Senga, Amnesty International's DRC researcher, argues the failure of the government to uphold human rights in the dire … Read more: Amnesty International calls for accountability from DRC president over human rights violationsContinue Reading

The United Nations Human Rights Office has sent a please-explain to the New Zealand government over the alleged breach of human rights of Māori in … Read more: UN Human Rights Office sends please-explain to NZ government – Te Ao Māori NewsContinue Reading

This report released 1 October 2024 by the Australian Human Rights Commission followed interviews with journalists and media professionals, … Read more: Shaping Perceptions: How Australian Media Reports on Ageing (2024)Continue Reading

Corporations have increasingly become a threat to human rights over the years. There are several reasons for this, such as corporate goals and targets … Read more: Mining corporates must fulfil their human rights responsibilities in SA – Corruption WatchContinue Reading

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk addresses the crucial role of human rights defenders in tackling global challenges at the Global … Read more: Volker Türk on human rights defenders | Global Citizen Festival NYC 2024 – YouTubeContinue Reading