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And while 12 governments have committed to working together for common-sense, human-rights … civil society fora. Indigenous peoples in … Read more: UN Climate Talks to Ratchet Up, Major Questions Remain on Shortfall in Emissions …Continue Reading

“These grave violations of democratic and human rights were carried out to prevent me from speaking at lawful public events — organized by Swiss … Read more: Swiss official tied to Israel ordered Ali Abunimah arrest, probe finds | The Electronic IntifadaContinue Reading

“Human rights organizations documented widespread abuses, including physical beatings, sexual violence, harassment, and threats – pointing to systemic … Read more: More details emerge of Israel's 'brutal' treatment of Palestinian detainees – Al JazeeraContinue Reading

Brazil's federal police formally accused President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva 's former human rights minister Silvio Almeida of sexual misconduct after … Read more: Brazil's former human rights minister formally accused of sexual misconductContinue Reading

… human rights, and environmental protection at its core. The march, one of the largest mobilisation moments around COP30 so far, spotlighted the … Read more: 'Big Ag Is Casting a Dark Shadow' | COP30 People's March – World Animal ProtectionContinue Reading

… human rights activist. Tanzanians, he said, were coming to terms with “the human costs resulting from mass shooting”. This followed a campaign of … Read more: Tanzania in turmoil after 'Tiananmen Square moment' – Financial TimesContinue Reading

I was honored to represent our affiliate in Geneva, Switzerland, where I offered testimony to the UN Human Rights Council regarding human rights … Read more: U.S. Refuses to Defend Human Rights Record at U.N. | ACLU of Southern CaliforniaContinue Reading

… human rights violations against Palestinians. Richard Falk, a retired Princeton University professor who was a UN special rapporteur on human rights … Read more: Prominent legal scholar detained at Canadian border while on his way to a conference on PalestineContinue Reading

In Australia, parliamentarians, human rights organisations and religious groups are demanding a suspension of defence exports to the UAE, citing … Read more: Australia is selling arms at a weapons fair in Dubai. Are they destined to be used in Sudan atrocities?Continue Reading

'National Security Threat'? 95-Year-Old Human Rights Scholar Richard Falk Interrogated for Hours by Canada · "Clearly, the international repression of … Read more: 'National Security Threat'? 95-Year-Old Human Rights Scholar Richard Falk Interrogated for Hours …Continue Reading

Uphold human rights in their responses to the climate crisis. COP 30 is the first COP since the delivery of the ICJAO and in the negotiations we have … Read more: WHAT HAPPENED ON LOSS AND DAMAGE IN WEEK ONE OF COP 30?Continue Reading

… human rights and protected under the law. Yuste worked with the lawyer Jared Genser to create the Neurorights Foundation in 2021. Together, they … Read more: Big Tech Wants Direct Access to Our Brains – The New York TimesContinue Reading

Brazil's federal police formally accused President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva 's former human rights minister Silvio Almeida of sexual misconduct … Read more: Lula's former human rights minister formally accused of sexual misconduct – YahooContinue Reading

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil's federal police formally accused President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva 's former human rights minister Silvio Almeida … Read more: Brazil's former human rights minister formally accused of sexual misconduct – WTOP NewsContinue Reading