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Humanists UK used its platform at the 56th Session of the Human Rights Council to raise the ongoing imprisonment of Humanist Association of … Read more: Nigerian humanist Mubarak Bala should be free says Humanists UK at UNContinue Reading

… right to roam for whom? We must recognise the rights of wild nature alongside calls for human-rights of access to the natural world. Wildlife … Read more: A right to roam – but for whom? – The EcologistContinue Reading

Even Sports, We Can't Do Them Anymore.” Violations of Muslim Women's and Girl's Human Rights Through Hijab Bans in Sports in France. July 15, 2024. Read more: “We Can't Breathe Anymore. Even Sports, We Can't Do Them … – Amnesty International USAContinue Reading

Under human rights law, governments, and the international financial institutions that support them, are required to respond to economic crises in … Read more: Kenya/IMF: Align Economic Reform with Human Rights | Mirage NewsContinue Reading

… human rights abuses. With Liverpool University, we brought these contributions together in a short report, giving a 'just in time' overview of the … Read more: Voices from the Frontline – ACTSAContinue Reading

But players, human rights defenders and sports clubs who support the right of Muslim players to wear the hijab are paying a high price for their … Read more: Find out why hijab bans in French sports defy Olympic values – Amnesty InternationalContinue Reading

The ban on French women athletes who wear headscarves from competing at the Olympic Games breaches international human rights laws and exposes the … Read more: France: Hijab bans in French sport expose discriminatory double standards ahead of …Continue Reading

Freedom of Association and Attacks on Human Rights Defenders. In its 2019 UPR, Egypt accepted recommendations on the right to freedom of association. Read more: Human Rights Watch Submission to the Universal Periodic Review of EgyptContinue Reading

Judicial reforms have been another critical area of progress. Pakistan's judiciary has taken proactive steps to address human rights violations and … Read more: Pakistan's Human Rights Journey – OpEd – Eurasia ReviewContinue Reading

European NPM Forum … The objective is to contribute to the monitoring by regular objective inspections and gradual improvement of detention conditions … Read more: European NPM Forum – Human Rights National Implementation – The Council of EuropeContinue Reading

The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission was established in honor of the late Congressman Tom Lantos, who was a leading advocate for human rights during … Read more: Raskin Advocates for Release of Hong Kong Political Prisoner Jimmy Lai Through Tom …Continue Reading

… human rights abuses" against Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The list included Tzav 9, a group which the EU said had regularly … Read more: EU imposes sanctions on Israelis over human rights abuses – The Express TribuneContinue Reading

… , reaffirming its commitments to human rights, gender equality, and protecting the health and well-being of girls and women. Read more: Joint Statement by Heads of UN Entities – The Gambia's decision to uphold ban on FGM …Continue Reading

Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) Press Statement on International Albinism Awareness Day. Today, as we observe International Albinism … Read more: Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) Press Statement on International Albinism …Continue Reading