New book tells the story of 16 Catholic heroes of civil and human rights
The authors of a new book profiling 16 holy men and women who championed civil and human rights want readers to know: You can be a saint. “Most … Read more: New book tells the story of 16 Catholic heroes of civil and human rightsContinue Reading
Encryption FAQ: encrypted messaging, AI, content moderation, and more – AccessNow
Encryption matters for safeguarding privacy and other human rights. Our FAQ answers commonly asked questions about encrypted messaging. Read more: Encryption FAQ: encrypted messaging, AI, content moderation, and more – AccessNowContinue Reading
Darién Gap: The Jungle Where Poor Migration Policies Meet | Human Rights Watch
“I've been to many countries,” he told Human Rights Watch outside a makeshift tent in a migrant settlement in Apartadó, Colombia. He lived in Chile … Read more: Darién Gap: The Jungle Where Poor Migration Policies Meet | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
The Power of Film in Human Rights Work | Duke Today
Sarah Soucek's interest in human rights and the prison abolition movement was spurred by several visits to a youth correctional center for girls … Read more: The Power of Film in Human Rights Work | Duke TodayContinue Reading
We cannot stand idly by as inequality deepens and global hunger grows, says Türk – ohchr
Panel on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights within the context of addressing inequalities (HRC Res. 54/22) – 57th session of the Human Rights … Read more: We cannot stand idly by as inequality deepens and global hunger grows, says Türk – ohchrContinue Reading
Human rights group urges Latin American countries to boost protections for Venezuelans …
Human Rights Watch is calling on governments in Latin America to improve protection schemes for millions of people from Venezuela and Haiti who … Read more: Human rights group urges Latin American countries to boost protections for Venezuelans …Continue Reading
TAKEOVER! A Human Rights Approach to Housing | Black Agenda Report
TAKEOVER! A Human Rights Approach to Housing is a beautifully written book about poor and homeless people choosing to live and refusing to die. Read more: TAKEOVER! A Human Rights Approach to Housing | Black Agenda ReportContinue Reading
Human Rights Watch reports arrest, harassment of Iranian protesters' families
In its latest report, Human Rights Watch said “two years after the outbreak of the 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom protests, Iranian authorities continue to … Read more: Human Rights Watch reports arrest, harassment of Iranian protesters' familiesContinue Reading
Presidency Denies TUC's Human Rights Abuse Claims, Says Nigeria Governed By Law
… human rights abuses and violations in Nigeria. He said, in a statement, that TUC leaders made the false claims at the opening session of TUC … Read more: Presidency Denies TUC's Human Rights Abuse Claims, Says Nigeria Governed By LawContinue Reading
Tajikistan: Pamiri minority facing systemic discrimination in 'overlooked human rights crisis'
The Tajikistani authorities are perpetuating systemic discrimination and severe human rights violations against the Pamiri minority, according to … Read more: Tajikistan: Pamiri minority facing systemic discrimination in 'overlooked human rights crisis'Continue Reading
Human Rights Watch reports Iran has arrested family members of protesters – Jurist.org
The group documented numerous instances of threats, harassment, and arrests on false charges, based on interviews conducted by various human rights … Read more: Human Rights Watch reports Iran has arrested family members of protesters – Jurist.orgContinue Reading
Business and human rights: An emerging sector in South Africa and new offering at CDH
Human rights encompass a range of civil, political, social, cultural, and environmental rights. Business and human rights (BHR) has gained … Read more: Business and human rights: An emerging sector in South Africa and new offering at CDHContinue Reading
HRW Calls for Independent Body to Address Human Rights Abuses in Afghanistan
Fereshta Abbasi, an Afghanistan researcher at HRW, stated that the Taliban has violated fundamental rights with impunity. She called on the UN Human … Read more: HRW Calls for Independent Body to Address Human Rights Abuses in AfghanistanContinue Reading
Human rights tribunal hears feds failing to meet its Jordan's Principle commitments
Problems with the Jordan's Principle system went before a panel at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal in Ottawa on Tuesday. Read more: Human rights tribunal hears feds failing to meet its Jordan's Principle commitmentsContinue Reading
Protecting human rights via South-South synergy – Opinion – Chinadaily.com.cn
The first China-Latin America and Caribbean States Roundtable on Human Rights was organized by China Society for Human Rights Studies, … Read more: Protecting human rights via South-South synergy – Opinion – Chinadaily.com.cnContinue Reading