Federal judge rolls back key civil rights protections in Louisiana's 'sacrifice zones' – Grist.org
A provision of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 known as Title VI allows federal agencies to take action against state policies and programs that … Read more: Federal judge rolls back key civil rights protections in Louisiana's 'sacrifice zones' – Grist.orgContinue Reading
Response to Camila Turner / Daily Telegraph re UK Riots
We are not religious leaders; we are a civil society organisation. It is not divisive to call out those supporting racist far-right groups. That … Read more: Response to Camila Turner / Daily Telegraph re UK RiotsContinue Reading
A rights-based global response to mpox emergency in Africa – World – ReliefWeb
News and Press Release in English on World about Health, Protection and Human Rights and Epidemic; published on 23 Aug 2024 by HRW. Read more: A rights-based global response to mpox emergency in Africa – World – ReliefWebContinue Reading
Statue of John Lewis unveiled in Georgia to honor late civil rights leader – The Guardian
Lewis was a key figure in the civil rights movement as a leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which led protests across the south. Read more: Statue of John Lewis unveiled in Georgia to honor late civil rights leader – The GuardianContinue Reading
UN rights commissioner expresses concerns over deteriorating situation in Myanmar amid …
According to the UN Human Rights Office, the military and the Arakan Army committed human rights violations against the minority Rohingya community in … Read more: UN rights commissioner expresses concerns over deteriorating situation in Myanmar amid …Continue Reading
A Rights-Based Global Response to Mpox Emergency in Africa | Capital Newspaper
Symptoms include a blistering rash, swollen lymph nodes, fever, and muscle aches. Experts told Human Rights Watch the current variant of the virus … Read more: A Rights-Based Global Response to Mpox Emergency in Africa | Capital NewspaperContinue Reading
What Dignity Means Now: Part Two of Commonweal's Symposium on "Dignitas Infinita"
Church leaders understand this as going against the prevailing Catholic understanding of human rights, which is based in a “non-dualistic human … Read more: What Dignity Means Now: Part Two of Commonweal's Symposium on "Dignitas Infinita"Continue Reading
Eyes on Nigeria as human rights abuses raise concerns – Vanguard News
Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, had endured decades of corruption, human rights abuses, and economic challenges. The #EndSARS protests of … Read more: Eyes on Nigeria as human rights abuses raise concerns – Vanguard NewsContinue Reading
Mark Andrews – Butcher's beef about human rights, laptops in prison, and more traffic …
The bad news is that he is suing the UK government for a breach of his human rights, because the food isn't up to scratch, and he doesn't have a … Read more: Mark Andrews – Butcher's beef about human rights, laptops in prison, and more traffic …Continue Reading
Professor Kanstantsin Dzehtsiarou | Our people – The University of Liverpool
Prof Kanstantsin Dzehtsiarou is Professor in Human Rights Law and Associate Dean for Internationalisation of the School of Law and Social Justice. He … Read more: Professor Kanstantsin Dzehtsiarou | Our people – The University of LiverpoolContinue Reading
Calling for Democracy and Human Rights in Venezuela – VOA Editorials
The United States, allies and partners called for “the respect of democratic principles, as well as the human rights and fundamental freedoms of … Read more: Calling for Democracy and Human Rights in Venezuela – VOA EditorialsContinue Reading
Ukrainian Independence Day: First Minister's speech – gov.scot
That is why Scotland will always work with Ukraine towards the goal of true peace in Europe, allowing democracies, human rights and the rule of law to … Read more: Ukrainian Independence Day: First Minister's speech – gov.scotContinue Reading
Senior officer files human rights complaint against Peel police | CBC.ca
A South Asian police officer in Brampton is accusing Peel police of racial discrimination. The complaint to the province's human rights tribunal … Read more: Senior officer files human rights complaint against Peel police | CBC.caContinue Reading
11KBW shortlisted for 6 awards at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024
Human Rights and Public Law – Set; Inquests and Public Inquiries – Julian Blake – Junior. The shortlist is the result of extensive research and … Read more: 11KBW shortlisted for 6 awards at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024Continue Reading
Ukrainian forces storm penal colony in Kursk Oblast where Ukrainian prisoners were held …
… important step in documenting war crimes committed by Russia against prisoners of war, Media Initiative for Human Rights reported on Aug. 23. Read more: Ukrainian forces storm penal colony in Kursk Oblast where Ukrainian prisoners were held …Continue Reading
