New human–rights chief made academic argument that terror is a rational strategy with high …
Birju Dattani, who this month was appointed by Justice Minister Arif Virani as the Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, was … Read more: New human–rights chief made academic argument that terror is a rational strategy with high …Continue Reading
Human Rights Commission honors Herron, Martinez with William R. Laws Human Rights Award
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Howard “Bud” Herron had one reaction when told a few weeks ago he was chosen for the Columbus Human Rights Commission's William … Read more: Human Rights Commission honors Herron, Martinez with William R. Laws Human Rights AwardContinue Reading
Students Bring Back Fresh Perspectives on Diplomacy and Human Rights … – Pomona College
… Belgium and Morocco through the lens of diplomacy and human rights. Read the final part of our Faculty Led Study Away (FLSA) program story series. Read more: Students Bring Back Fresh Perspectives on Diplomacy and Human Rights … – Pomona CollegeContinue Reading
Manitoba librarian hopes human rights award will inspire others to fight censorship – CBC
Cathy Ching, director of the South Central Regional Library, and the rest of her team have been awarded the first-ever Human Rights Book award … Read more: Manitoba librarian hopes human rights award will inspire others to fight censorship – CBCContinue Reading
Human rights groups back in court seeking to limit Netherlands' export of fighter jet parts to Israel
HUMAN rights groups returned to a Dutch court today seeking stricter enforcement of a court order to halt exports of F-35 fighter jet parts used … Read more: Human rights groups back in court seeking to limit Netherlands' export of fighter jet parts to IsraelContinue Reading
US envoy to Human Rights Council blasts UN official – JNS.org
Washington's ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva hit back at a U.N. official's denigration of the most widely accepted … Read more: US envoy to Human Rights Council blasts UN official – JNS.orgContinue Reading
Albania: UN expert to assess human rights of LGBT persons | OHCHR
The expert will assess the implementation of national and international human rights standards to combat violence and discrimination against lesbian, … Read more: Albania: UN expert to assess human rights of LGBT persons | OHCHRContinue Reading
European Court of Human Rights disallows property owners' challenge to Berlin … – Jurist.org
On Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights declared an application concerning the planning decision to construct Berlin Brandenburg Airport … Read more: European Court of Human Rights disallows property owners' challenge to Berlin … – Jurist.orgContinue Reading
Equality and Human Rights Commission's post – Facebook
We have launched an investigation into the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions over concerns about the treatment of some disabled benefits… Read more: Equality and Human Rights Commission's post – FacebookContinue Reading
BC Human Rights Commissioner speaks on human rights challenges in Cranbrook
Kasari Govender talked about human rights issues identified in Cranbrook during Key City Theatre presentation. Read more: BC Human Rights Commissioner speaks on human rights challenges in CranbrookContinue Reading
EU urged to insist on human rights reforms as it delivers financial aid to Egypt – UPI.com
… EU-Egypt Investment Conference, Amnesty International wants the EU to insist on Egyptian human rights reform. Read more: EU urged to insist on human rights reforms as it delivers financial aid to Egypt – UPI.comContinue Reading
Are Human Rights a Fantasy? – BreakPoint.org
In a TEDx talk years ago, Israeli historian Yuval Noah Harari made the startling claim that human rights do not exist. Human rights are just like … Read more: Are Human Rights a Fantasy? – BreakPoint.orgContinue Reading
Sierra Leone Acts to Ban Child Marriage | Human Rights Watch
Last week, Sierra Leone's parliament enacted landmark legislation to ban child marriage. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Bill 2024, … Read more: Sierra Leone Acts to Ban Child Marriage | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Podcast: Speaking out on equality for all – ohchr
As PRIDE celebrations take place across the globe, the UN Human Rights Podcast series “Humanity Unites” takes a closer look at the people who … Read more: Podcast: Speaking out on equality for all – ohchrContinue Reading
I Know What It Means to Be Stateless, So I Work Towards Peace for All in Syria – Global Citizen
Being stateless in Syria, human rights defender Bassam Alahmad now calls for justice for all. Read more: I Know What It Means to Be Stateless, So I Work Towards Peace for All in Syria – Global CitizenContinue Reading