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The jailed co-chair of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights group Memorial, Oleg Orlov, hit out at the “mass repression” in Russia during a … Read more: Jailed human rights campaigner denounces mass repression across Russia before court …Continue Reading

… human rights; taking action to respond to the global climate … human rights, health, and equality. First published. 11 July 2024. Last … Read more: Written Statement: The Welsh Government's Approach to Trade Policy (11 July 2024)Continue Reading

The directive requires companies to identify, prevent, and mitigate adverse human rights and environmental impacts linked to their operations, … Read more: EU's CSDDD to Enforce Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence for CompaniesContinue Reading

Reports to council will now include sections offering comment on any climate or human rights impacts from the recommended actions. Read more: Cornwall council approves adding climate, human rights analyses to its reportsContinue Reading

Oleg Orlov, a veteran Russian human rights campaigner serving a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence told a court that he has no remorse. Read more: Jailed Human Rights Veteran Denounces 'Mass Repression' In Court – StratNews GlobalContinue Reading

The students are focusing on Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: “Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.”. Read more: Middle school Human Rights Academy dives into Universal Declaration of Human RightsContinue Reading

Portuguese (PDF). GENEVA (11 July 2024) – A human rights expert today called on the Brazilian Supreme Court and Senate to secure the rights of … Read more: Brazil must protect Indigenous Peoples' lands, territories and resources, says Special RapporteurContinue Reading

During the 56th session of the Human Rights Council, the outcome of the 4th cycle UPR of the Republic of Congo was adopted. Read more: Congo UPR: Adopt the law to promote and protect the rights of defenders | ISHRContinue Reading

Banjul, 04 July 2024 – The Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), Honourable Commissioner Remy Ngoy Lumbu, … Read more: Press Statement: The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights prepares for …Continue Reading

The XII High Level Dialogue on Human Rights between Brazil and the European Union took place on 5 July in Brasília. The Secretary of Multilateral … Read more: High Level Dialogue on Human Rights between Brazil and the European Union – Joint StatementContinue Reading

The UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday reiterated its deep concern over the crisis in Myanmar, amid reports of widespread abuses by the military … Read more: UN Human Rights Council condemns Myanmar abuses, urges immediate actionContinue Reading

Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Maldives on Legislation Pertaining to Children, Ask Questions about the Death Penalty and Climate Change. Read more: Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Maldives on Legislation Pertaining to … – ohchrContinue Reading

THA 005 / 0724 / OBS 029 Extrajudicial killing Thailand July 10, 2024 The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership … Read more: Thailand: Killing of prominent Human rights defender Roning DolahContinue Reading

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice has determined that Nigeria's federal government violated human … Read more: Nigerian Government Guilty of Human Rights Violation During ENDSARS ProtestsContinue Reading