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Nikita White, Campaigner at Amnesty International Australia said: “[A Human Rights Act] would allow people to create better lives for themselves and … Read more: 106 organisations and experts call for inquiry into Human Rights Act for NSWContinue Reading

A small group of countries led by China and Russia has repeatedly tried to block funding for human rights-related work at the United Nations over … Read more: China and Russia repeatedly tried to defund UN human rights work, report says | ReutersContinue Reading

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Charla Dorrington vs. A.J. Acheson Sales Ltd., operating as Canadian Tire, … Read more: Independent Human Rights Hearing Begins October 28 | Government of Nova Scotia News ReleasesContinue Reading

The International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and partners have issued a joint statement expressing grave concern for … Read more: IBAHRI joint statement on travel ban and deteriorating health of lawyer Lu SiweiContinue Reading

In contrast, the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions and CSOs stressed that expressly recognising the primacy of international human … Read more: Day 2: Tuesday 21 October – Business & Human Rights Resource CentreContinue Reading

… human rights. “If we were doing more, people would not feel threatened, they would not fear falling behind,” he said. “They would be reassured … Read more: Welfare cuts have fuelled rise of far right and populism, top UN expert says – The GuardianContinue Reading

عربي 21 October 2025 Remarks by Head of the UN Human Rights Office in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Ajith Sunghay, to the press on the olive … Read more: UN Human Rights Office on the olive harvest season in the OPT [EN/AR]Continue Reading

1. It has been more than two years since the conflict in the Sudan erupted on 15 April 2023. This conflict has caused serious and massive human rights … Read more: REPORT OF THE VIRTUAL JOINT FACT-FINDING MISSION ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS …Continue Reading

An investigation by the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) released on Tuesday details how Beijing, Moscow and others have sought to defund … Read more: China and Russia accused of sabotaging UN human rights funding – Geneva SolutionsContinue Reading

Defunding human rights: analysis of votes at the Fifth Committee · 2024 (UNGA 79th session): defund HRC resolutions 55/28 (Commission of Inquiry) and … Read more: Defunding human rights: analysis of votes at the Fifth Committee | ISHRContinue Reading

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