In Dialogue with the United Kingdom, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome … – ohchr
One Committee Expert welcomed that the national human rights institutes of Scotland and Northern Ireland had been reaccredited with “A” status by the … Read more: In Dialogue with the United Kingdom, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome … – ohchrContinue Reading
Gaza, Assange, and the destruction of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
In a post-human-rights world, without the promise of the protection of the law against abuses of state power, you may well be next. Read more: Gaza, Assange, and the destruction of the Universal Declaration of Human RightsContinue Reading
Charity calls for urgent reform to resolve “ongoing human rights crisis” around Deprivation of …
In a new report, the charity has called for urgent action to resolve what it describes as an “ongoing human rights crisis” around DoLS, to ensure that … Read more: Charity calls for urgent reform to resolve “ongoing human rights crisis” around Deprivation of …Continue Reading
Landmark EU AI Act Sets Benchmark for AI Regulation, but Fails to Meet the Bar on Human …
Whilst human rights and privacy protections run throughout the Act, and great progress was made since its first version, the Centre for Democracy & … Read more: Landmark EU AI Act Sets Benchmark for AI Regulation, but Fails to Meet the Bar on Human …Continue Reading
Public Transport, Private Profit: The Human Cost of Privatizing Buses in the United Kingdom
The Human Rights and Privatization Project launched a report on the deregulation of local buses in the United Kingdom in July 2021. Read more: Public Transport, Private Profit: The Human Cost of Privatizing Buses in the United KingdomContinue Reading
Human rights activists in Kisii decry harsh economic times – YouTube
A section of Human rights activists and youths in Kisii County have petitioned the national government to address the plight of Kenyans negatively … Read more: Human rights activists in Kisii decry harsh economic times – YouTubeContinue Reading
UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Children and Armed Conflict – GOV.UK
Israel must abide by obligations to protect children under applicable international humanitarian and human rights law, and urgently improve … Read more: UN Human Rights Council 55: UK Statement on Children and Armed Conflict – GOV.UKContinue Reading
AI instrument of the Council of Europe should be firmly based on human rights
As they reach their final stage, I reiterate my position that the legally binding instrument on AI and human rights should contain unambiguous … Read more: AI instrument of the Council of Europe should be firmly based on human rightsContinue Reading
I chaired the Human Rights Tribunal. It has no business policing 'hate speech'
I chaired the Human Rights Tribunal. It has no business policing 'hate speech'. David Thomas: Liberal online harms bill will put an end to robust … Read more: I chaired the Human Rights Tribunal. It has no business policing 'hate speech'Continue Reading
Egypt: Questionable Amnesty Deals for ISIS Members | Human Rights Watch
… Human Rights Watch and the Sinai Foundation for Human Rights said today. Evidence gathered by the two organizations and public statements by … Read more: Egypt: Questionable Amnesty Deals for ISIS Members | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
NGOs warn against weaponization of human rights – Ecns.cn
Christoph Stuckelberger, chairman of Geneva Agape Foundation (GAF), said that human rights are being used more and more as a weapon. "Every country … Read more: NGOs warn against weaponization of human rights – Ecns.cnContinue Reading
Increase pace of prison estate overhaul, human rights body urges – STV News
One of Scotland's major human rights bodies has urged ministers to increase pace in the revamp of the country's prisons and boost access to … Read more: Increase pace of prison estate overhaul, human rights body urges – STV NewsContinue Reading
Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human … – EEAS
Efforts to counter terrorism and violent extremism must be consistent with international human rights law, refugee law and international humanitarian … Read more: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human … – EEASContinue Reading
The Bright Sunshine of Human Rights – Public Seminar
Why Now? The Bright Sunshine of Human Rights. A conversation with journalist and historian James Traub about liberalism and his book True Believer: … Read more: The Bright Sunshine of Human Rights – Public SeminarContinue Reading
Huntington hosts event focused on human rights | Sault Star
Huntington University recently hosted a virtual presentation for an international audience featuring human rights expert Awalou Ouedraogo of York … Read more: Huntington hosts event focused on human rights | Sault StarContinue Reading