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At a time of UN financial crisis and reform, this imperils the UN's capacity to prevent, investigate and promote accountability for grave human rights … Read more: New ISHR report reveals how governments work behind the scenes to defund the UN's …Continue Reading

Vancouver B.C. – BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) has released a five-year strategic plan with new priorities and grounding … Read more: Commissioner's five-year plan focuses on five strategic priorities for human rights in B.C.Continue Reading

Inspired by this evening's honorees, we are working to strengthen solidarity. To make sure that human rights advocacy is a big tent–where we welcome … Read more: President & CEO Remarks: 2025 Awards Celebration – Human Rights FirstContinue Reading

“EU leaders should not ignore the many human rights abuses Egyptian people have been suffering under Sisi's rule”, said Claudio Francavilla, EU … Read more: EU/Egypt: First summit should not ignore human rights violationsContinue Reading

Since 2006, persons with disabilities' human rights have been protected by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with … Read more: Older Persons' Human Rights: Forging a path towards new international legal protectionsContinue Reading

The human rights of displaced persons must not end where city limits begin,” Gaviria Betancur said. According to the report, around 60 per cent of the … Read more: UN expert calls for inclusive, rights-based solutions to urban displacement | OHCHRContinue Reading

Today is Africa Human Rights Day (AHRD). As we mark this significant occasion, I would like, on behalf of the Chairperson of the African Union … Read more: Statement by H.E. Amb. Bankole Adeoye Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace … – Peaceau.orgContinue Reading

On the themes of the novel, he added: “Is free speech a human right or mechanical right? … Is AI going to reach a point that it shares the rights that … Read more: 'Every kind of creative discipline is in danger': Lincoln Lawyer author on the dangers of AIContinue Reading

Zheng Zeguang was banned from parliament in 2021 in retaliation for China imposing sanctions on British MPs critical of the country's human rights … Read more: British parliament mulls crackdown on Chinese visitors – Politico.euContinue Reading

By Australia's Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine FinlayImagine waking up to find your personal phone number splashed across social media. Read more: The next hack target isn't your phone, it's your mind | Australian Human Rights CommissionContinue Reading

No, it will weaken safeguards and human rights protections for people deprived of their liberty. Vote View Results. The winners of this year's … Read more: Social Worker of the Year Awards 2025 winners unveiled – Community CareContinue Reading

UN Document in English on Myanmar and 5 other countries about Protection and Human Rights and Earthquake; published on 20 Oct 2025 by OHCHR. Read more: Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Thomas … – ReliefWebContinue Reading

Explore the importance of democracy in protecting human rights and ensuring freedom of expression and association. Read more: Right to participate in democratic systems | BC's Office of the Human Rights CommissionerContinue Reading

The French bank will pay more than $20m to three plaintiffs amid allegations of human rights abuses. Read more: BNP Paribas shares fall after US jury's Sudan verdict – Al JazeeraContinue Reading