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UNITED NATIONS, April 22 (Xinhua) — NATO's war against Yugoslavia 25 years ago shows that the idea of human rights above sovereignty does not … Read more: Human rights above sovereignty doesn't work: Chinese envoy – XinhuaContinue Reading

Caribbean governments face increasing threat from sea-level rise due to climate change. This week the Inter-American Court on Human Rights is visiting … Read more: Inter-American Court of Human Rights to meet in Barbados to confront climate crisisContinue Reading

United Nations member countries should use the upcoming review of Vietnam's rights record at the UN Human Rights Council to press the government … Read more: Vietnam: UN Review Should Call for Urgent Reform | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Human health relies on healthy ecosystems, but these are under threat. Securing the right to live in a healthy environment is crucial for all. Read more: Climate change poses dire health and human rights risks – Down To EarthContinue Reading

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is today travelling to Europe where he'll update the United Nations Human Rights Council on the Government's work … Read more: Justice Minister to attend Human Rights Council | Beehive.govt.nzContinue Reading

In its recent report, 'Global Failures on Healthcare Funding', Human Rights Watch analyzed 20 years of global healthcare expenditure data from the … Read more: In sickness and in debt: right to health | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

The United States appears close to sanctioning an Israeli military unit over alleged human rights violations in the West Bank, a move the Israeli … Read more: US Hints At Sanctioning Israeli Unit For Alleged Human Rights Violations – NDTVContinue Reading

Recent case law from the European Court of Human Rights is analysed, with a focus on the protection and recognition of personal relationships under … Read more: Received View about the Right to Marry: A Critique – Oxford AcademicContinue Reading

After months of inaction, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is poised to bar U.S. aid to an Israeli unit accused of human rights abuses. Read more: Netanyahu Resists U.S. Plan to Cut Off Aid to Israeli Military Unit – ProPublicaContinue Reading

… rights-based policymaking, leaving no one behind, the power of midwifery for the ICPD, protecting democracy and human rights, men's health and more. Read more: Parliamentarians recommit to centring rights and choices in sustainable developmentContinue Reading

… Human Rights Commission has said. The AHRC made that recommendation in a report by the human rights commissioner, Lorraine Finlay, into the Yongah … Read more: Boost drug search powers, make immigration detention 'last resort', watchdog saysContinue Reading

… human rights violations. In the case of Netzah Yehuda, the IDF in December 2022 decided to move the infantry unit largely comprised of ultra … Read more: US mulling sanctions against other IDF units for alleged rights violations – sourcesContinue Reading

Additionally, SAIDR Minkara will meet with civil society to learn about the challenges and opportunities to participation for persons with … Read more: Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara Travel to KenyaContinue Reading

The United States is poised to pass sanctions against an Israeli military battalion accused of human rights abuses in the West Bank, in an … Read more: US poised to pass sanctions on IDF unit accused of human rights abuses – The TimesContinue Reading