Veteran human rights advocate freed in swap says Russia is sliding back toward Stalinist times
A human rights activist since the 1980s, Oleg Orlov thought Russia had turned a corner when the Soviet Union collapsed and a democratically … Read more: Veteran human rights advocate freed in swap says Russia is sliding back toward Stalinist timesContinue Reading
UN human rights chief condemns Thailand's dissolution of opposition party – Anadolu Ajansı
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk called the act a troubling undermining of democratic processes and political pluralism. Read more: UN human rights chief condemns Thailand's dissolution of opposition party – Anadolu AjansıContinue Reading
BC Human Rights Tribunal says it can hear allegations of online hate speech
The decision is part of a continuing human rights complaint between the B.C. Teachers' Federation and former Chilliwack school board trustee Barry … Read more: BC Human Rights Tribunal says it can hear allegations of online hate speechContinue Reading
UN Human Rights Commissioner condemns "shocking" footage of Israeli soldiers raping …
GENEVA, Thursday, August 8, 2024 (WAFA) — Jeremy Laurence, spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has described … Read more: UN Human Rights Commissioner condemns "shocking" footage of Israeli soldiers raping …Continue Reading
UNESCO and Human Rights
Human rights guide all UNESCO programmes and activities and contribute to its mission of advancing education, culture, sciences and communication … Read more: UNESCO and Human RightsContinue Reading
Mr NR v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2024)
Mr NR v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2024] AusHRC 172 Report into use of force Australian Human Rights Commission 2024. Read more: Mr NR v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2024)Continue Reading
Mr LD v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2024)
Mr LD v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2024] AusHRC 173 Report into arbitrary detention Australian Human Rights … Read more: Mr LD v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2024)Continue Reading
Statement on video purportedly showing sexual abuse of Palestinian man in Israeli detention
The UN Human Rights Office in the Occupied Palestinian Territory today reiterated the urgent need for a full-scale investigation into Israel's … Read more: Statement on video purportedly showing sexual abuse of Palestinian man in Israeli detentionContinue Reading
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal says it can hear allegations of online hate speech – Delta Optimist
The decision is part of an ongoing human rights complaint between the BC Teachers' Federation and former Chilliwack school board trustee Barry … Read more: B.C. Human Rights Tribunal says it can hear allegations of online hate speech – Delta OptimistContinue Reading
Israel human rights NGO reports 'systematic' abuse, torture of Palestinians in prisons
These claims reveal a pattern of human rights violations including arbitrary violence and sexual abuse, since the onset of the Gaza war following … Read more: Israel human rights NGO reports 'systematic' abuse, torture of Palestinians in prisonsContinue Reading
Advocacy and human rights – Down Syndrome International
Advocacy. Advocacy means speaking up for someone else. It can help fix problems, get support, or change rules that affect people with Down syndrome. Read more: Advocacy and human rights – Down Syndrome InternationalContinue Reading
BC Human Rights Tribunal will hear BCTF vs. Neufeld online hate speech case – Saanich News
Human Rights Tribunal has ruled in favour of hearing a case of online hate speech by a former Chilliwack school trustee. The case involves British … Read more: BC Human Rights Tribunal will hear BCTF vs. Neufeld online hate speech case – Saanich NewsContinue Reading
Strong, Human Rights-Centred Action, State Cooperation Crucial to Combating Terrorism …
Strong, Human Rights-Centred Action, State Cooperation Crucial to Combating Terrorism, Speakers Stress during Security Council's Biannual Briefing on … Read more: Strong, Human Rights-Centred Action, State Cooperation Crucial to Combating Terrorism …Continue Reading
Protest: Human rights commission seeks thorough investigation into alleged killing of 16 …
The use of lethal force against unarmed civilians, especially minors, is unacceptable and a clear violation of international human rights … Read more: Protest: Human rights commission seeks thorough investigation into alleged killing of 16 …Continue Reading
Mozambique: Sentencing of six police officers for shooting protesters 'a step towards justice'
Amnesty International and Mozambique's Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (CDD) have welcomed the sentencing of six police officers at the … Read more: Mozambique: Sentencing of six police officers for shooting protesters 'a step towards justice'Continue Reading