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… human rights law”. Roger Hallam, 57, Daniel Shaw, 38, Louise Lancaster … human rights law. Passing sentence on the protestors, judge … Read more: Just Stop Oil Protestors Receive Harshest Jail Terms Yet in Case that 'May Violate Human …Continue Reading

First woman President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; Chair of The Elders; a passionate advocate for gender equality, … Read more: Finding Power in Connection: Mary Robinson and Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein on Effective LeadershipContinue Reading

Puerta de la Montana Human Rights Court · They were falsely accused of money laundering and sentenced to jail penalties ranging from twelve to fifteen … Read more: Puerta de la Montana Human Rights Court – Bitter WinterContinue Reading

The Olympic and Paralympic Games in France should usher in reforms to ensure tolerance, nondiscrimination, and the defense of fundamental human … Read more: France: As Olympics Approach, Human Rights in SpotlightContinue Reading

Eleven years after former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced the introduction of mandatory offshore processing, the Albanese Government must … Read more: After eleven years, history repeats in offshore detention | Human Rights Law CentreContinue Reading

Now, any day is a good day to quote the great Nelson Mandela. Madiba was a giant in the fight for human and civil rights, for justice, for antiracism, … Read more: Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the 18th International Human Rights SummitContinue Reading

This handbook was jointly developed, and is published, by the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), and the FRA. The … Read more: Publication of the Arabic Version of the Handbook on European Data Protection LawContinue Reading

Today, Administrator Samantha Power announced the launch of USAID's new Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) Policy at a public event at … Read more: USAID Releases New Policy for Advancement of Global Democracy, Human Rights, and …Continue Reading

Human Rights Watch (HRW) have stated that Sri Lanka has continued to use the notorious Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to "target perceived … Read more: Human Rights Watch says PTA detentions have continued under Ranil WickremesingheContinue Reading

On 25 July, sports ministers from the 56 member countries of the Commonwealth, along with partner organisations, civil … human rights. The meeting … Read more: Commonwealth ministers to meet in Paris to advocate inclusion for all in sportsContinue Reading

The concerns were raised as the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published its draft strategic plan for 2025-28. Analysis by Disability … Read more: Human rights watchdog 'neutered' by years of Tory appointments, say activistsContinue Reading

Mike Brown's mother, Lesley McSpadden, joined attorneys from RFK Human Rights and the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center to testify at an IACHR … Read more: Michael Brown's Mother Seeks Justice at International Human Rights HearingContinue Reading

RFK Human Rights filed a civil rights complaint in collaboration with partner institutions against New York State's largest immigration detention … Read more: Federal Civil Rights Complaint Demands Investigation into Abuse Against Hunger Strikers at …Continue Reading

Global Health and Human Rights · Spotlight on Education: The Why and How of Preparing a COIL: A seminar for staff members · Summer School of the … Read more: Courses and Training Opportunities – EUGLOHContinue Reading