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Repealing trade relations until Beijing respects human rights would threaten billions in trade. May 27, 2024 11:30 am ET. Read more: Chinese Money Tops Human Rights, Apparently – WSJContinue Reading

… human rights and international law. Article 2 of that agreement, struck in 2000, stipulates that the agreement is "based on respect for human … Read more: EU convenes Israel to discuss respect of human rights and ICJ ruling on Rafah | EuronewsContinue Reading

GENEVA (27 May 2024) – UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk on Monday voiced his horror at the further loss of civilian life in Gaza, after Israeli … Read more: Gaza: Türk voices horror at loss of life in camp after Israeli strikes | OHCHRContinue Reading

The EU remains deeply concerned about the continuing deterioration of human rights in Russia, especially in the context of Russia's war of aggression … Read more: EU acts against Russian propaganda and human rights violations – EU ReporterContinue Reading

… Human Rights Defence Center, and artist Alexandra Skochilenko. Those designated on May 27 are subject to an asset freeze and EU citizens and … Read more: EU: New sanctions on Russia in response to human rights violations, propagandaContinue Reading

The European Union has established a new sanctions regime against Russia in connection with the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny … Read more: EU announces new sanctions against Russia for Navalny's death, human rights violationsContinue Reading

… human rights defenders and the civil society organisations supporting them.[2]. Pablo Ramirez, climate campaigner at Greenpeace Mexico said … Read more: Climate-impacted communities call for protection at Americas human rights CourtContinue Reading

Following the Strasbourg Court's dismissal of Kosher and Halal groups' challenge to the ban on no-stun slaughter of food animals, Rosalind English … Read more: Law Pod New Episode No.199 – UK Human Rights BlogContinue Reading

… Human Rights Award will be presented to Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of martyred Russian hero Alexei Navalny and now… Read more: The widow of Alexei Navalny to receive the 2024 Athenagoras human rights awardContinue Reading

… Human Rights Network (KHRN) has learned. The court sentenced Modares Gorji to 10 years in prison on charges of "forming an illegal group with the … Read more: Kurdish labour activist granted medical leave from Saqqez Prison – KHRNContinue Reading

The Council established a new sanctions regime against those responsible for serious human rights violations or abuses, repression of civil … Read more: Russia: EU sets up new country-specifc framework for restrictive measures against those …Continue Reading

Human Rights Council holds annual discussion on the rights of persons with disabilities focusing on inclusive education. Statements. Annual … Read more: Gaza: Palestinians with disabilities fear being killed first, says UN committee | OHCHRContinue Reading

On 17 May 2024, ISHR shared a joint statement alongside the Regional Coalition of Women Human Rights Defenders in the Middle East and North Africa … Read more: ACHPR 79: Women Human Rights Defenders in Sudan must be protected. | ISHRContinue Reading

One of the most significant concerns regarding extractive industries is the violation of human rights, particularly those of indigenous peoples, local … Read more: ACHPR 79: Draft and adopt a regional instrument protecting environmental defenders in AfricaContinue Reading