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Yemen's Houthi rebels stormed the headquarters of the United Nations' Human Rights Office in the capital, Sanaa, seizing documents, furniture, … Read more: Yemen's Houthis Seized UN Rights Office in Sanaa, UN Official SaysContinue Reading

… civil and human rights. Also what does three years of Taliban rule look like on the ground in Afghanistan: Anti-genocide activists blocking the … Read more: The Walk For Civil and Human Rights | KPFAContinue Reading

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemned the storming of the UN Human Rights office in Yemen in a press release … Read more: UN Human Rights High Commissioner condemns storming of Yemen office – JURIST – NewsContinue Reading

The development of human rights law is often, if controversially, described in terms of "generations": the "first" generation of rights covers civil … Read more: What are "Women's International Human Rights"? – De GruyterContinue Reading

The rally, where Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivered a keynote speech, is a significant platform for highlighting the ongoing human rights … Read more: Suhakam supports 'free Palestine' movement and condemns human rights violations in Gaza – AliranContinue Reading

In this webinar, the Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, provides an overview of the Rights in Focus report. Read more: Lived realities in B.C.", exploring the report with BC's Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari GovenderContinue Reading

However, it is essential to consider potential implications; some argue that these initiatives might have adverse effects on human rights, … Read more: Malawi dragging its feet on filling legal gaps to prevent human rights violationsContinue Reading

Federalism is rightly viewed as a bulwark of human rights. Yet rights advocates should be aware of its limitations in the protection of … Read more: Federal Democracy: Four pitfalls for human rights | OpenGlobalRightsContinue Reading

Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender said housing inequalities amid the affordability crisis came into stark view while producing the report … Read more: Housing tops list of human rights issues in B.C., report finds | CBC NewsContinue Reading

In a new report, BC's Human Rights Commissioner highlights unaffordable housing and other inequities faced by marginalized communities. Read more: Human rights commissioner report highlights 10 key inequities in B.C. – YouTubeContinue Reading

The United States strongly condemns the Houthi seizure of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) headquarters in Sana'a, … Read more: Condemnation of Houthi Seizure of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights …Continue Reading

Demonstrating a strong stance against China's transnational repression against Uyghur minorities, 11 human rights organisations jointly formed a … Read more: Germany: Human Rights bodies join hands to voice support for Uyghur minoritiesContinue Reading

Three years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), as part of the (…) Read more: Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in AfghanistanContinue Reading

… human rights education. It honors individuals who, by their example and through teaching about these difficult subjects, strengthen South Florida … Read more: FAU's Arthur and Emalie Gutterman Family Center for Holocaust and Human Rights …Continue Reading