The Supreme Court said the constitutional right to life includes the right to a healthy environment
CIVICUS discusses a recent Indian Supreme Court ruling on climate change and human rights with Arpitha Kodiveri, an environmental law and justice … Read more: The Supreme Court said the constitutional right to life includes the right to a healthy environmentContinue Reading
Global: Gender apartheid must be recognized as a crime under international law
The concept of apartheid on the grounds of gender was first articulated by Afghan women human rights defenders and feminist allies in response to the … Read more: Global: Gender apartheid must be recognized as a crime under international lawContinue Reading
Prostitution: Righting a Wrong at the UN – PassBlue
A human rights-based approach to prostitution must begin with the premise that women and girls have a right not to be prostituted, a right to … Read more: Prostitution: Righting a Wrong at the UN – PassBlueContinue Reading
Moscow Human Rights Commission Celebrates Juneteenth – Dailyfly
Moscow Human Rights Commission Celebrates Juneteenth … MOSCOW — Community members from Moscow, Pullman, and across the Palouse are invited to a free … Read more: Moscow Human Rights Commission Celebrates Juneteenth – DailyflyContinue Reading
Speeches – Roma – Commissioner for Human Rights – The Council of Europe
Participating in an event to mark International Romani Day in Strasbourg today, the Commissioner delivered the following speech: “Excellencies, … Read more: Speeches – Roma – Commissioner for Human Rights – The Council of EuropeContinue Reading
Diplomatic niceties ignore the human rights cost of doing business with China – AFR
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has arrived in Australia with hopes of increased trade and tighter diplomatic relations high on the agenda. Read more: Diplomatic niceties ignore the human rights cost of doing business with China – AFRContinue Reading
Honduras to build 20000-inmate 'megaprison' as part of gang crackdown – Al Jazeera
Last year, the country's homicide rate stood at 34 per 100,000 inhabitants, almost six times the global average. Prominent global human rights group … Read more: Honduras to build 20000-inmate 'megaprison' as part of gang crackdown – Al JazeeraContinue Reading
Iranian convicted of war crimes freed in Sweden prisoner swap – BBC News
Human rights groups estimate that between 2,800 and 5,000 women and men were executed at sites, including Gohardasht prison, between July and … Read more: Iranian convicted of war crimes freed in Sweden prisoner swap – BBC NewsContinue Reading
Why this isn't Britain's TikTok election – The Economist
In Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, a strongman with a dodgy human-rights record, won the internet—and the presidency—with his dad-dancing. In France … Read more: Why this isn't Britain's TikTok election – The EconomistContinue Reading
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) informs the development of national civil rights policy and enhances enforcement of federal civil … Read more: U.S. Commission on Civil RightsContinue Reading
54th Session | UN Web TV
Categories · Meetings & Events · Human Rights Council · Regular Sessions; 54th Session. 54th Session. Recently Added Videos. Read more: 54th Session | UN Web TVContinue Reading
International human rights organisation condemns cases filed against Mahrang Baloch
The Front Line Defenders, a human rights organization based in Dublin, Ireland, condemned the First Information Report (FIR) and false sedition … Read more: International human rights organisation condemns cases filed against Mahrang BalochContinue Reading
Armenian Bar Association releases statement on excessive use of force against peaceful …
The right to peaceful assembly is a fundamental human right enshrined in … Civil and Political Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights. Read more: Armenian Bar Association releases statement on excessive use of force against peaceful …Continue Reading
EU risks 'blank cheque for dictators' in Egypt migration deal – EUobserver
Human rights groups have urged the EU to agree binding commitments on protection as part of the bloc's controversial multi-billion euro migration … Read more: EU risks 'blank cheque for dictators' in Egypt migration deal – EUobserverContinue Reading
Physicians for Human Rights
PHR uses science and research to help secure human rights and justice for the worst human rights atrocities. Read more: Physicians for Human RightsContinue Reading