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The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a platform for promoting human rights, fostering dialogue, and encouraging states to fulfil their … Read more: TANGO, Freedom House validate CSOs Human Rights Report – The PointContinue Reading

This is seemingly reflective of a broader campaign to legalise the harassment of human rights defenders and curtail the right to freedom of opinion … Read more: IBAHRI expresses concern over criminal prosecution of Arundhati Roy and calls for an end …Continue Reading

A decision has not been made yet, but short of a last minute u-turn, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is set to face off against human rights group … Read more: Labour Government May Fight Human Rights Group And Defend Suella Braverman's Anti …Continue Reading

Viasna, a Belarusian human rights organisation said on Friday that a German national had been sentenced to death in Belarus on charges related to … Read more: German citizen sentenced to death in Belarus -Belarusian human rights group ViasnaContinue Reading

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion on July 19, 2024, with significant consequences for human rights protections … Read more: World Court Finds Israel Responsible for Apartheid – Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has held a historic hearing on States' positive obligations concerning children's rights in light of the … Read more: Centre for Justice & International Law, Global Action Plan and Kyklos present expert …Continue Reading

News and Press Release in English on occupied Palestinian territory about Protection and Human Rights and Shelter and Non-Food Items; published on … Read more: Observations from Gaza by Head of UN Human Rights office for the Occupied Palestinian …Continue Reading

The National Human Rights Commission of The Gambia with support from UNESCO Dakar through the Strengthening of Infrastructures for Peace Project … Read more: UNESCO Dakar supports The Gambia's National Human Rights Commission to Conduct …Continue Reading

Radhya Al-Mutawakel, Chairperson of Mwatana for Human Rights, stated, "The continued practice of violations by Yemen's warring parties against … Read more: Legacy of Gunpowder: Human Rights Situation in Yemen 2023 [EN/AR] – ReliefWebContinue Reading

… FIFA's statutes amid the war in Gaza, according to an independent legal analysis by lawyers who specialise in international law and human rights. Read more: Israel must be suspended for violating FIFA statutes, human rights lawyers say – RTEContinue Reading

… human rights law”. Roger Hallam, 57, Daniel Shaw, 38, Louise Lancaster … human rights law. Passing sentence on the protestors, judge … Read more: Just Stop Oil Protestors Receive Harshest Jail Terms Yet in Case that 'May Violate Human …Continue Reading

First woman President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; Chair of The Elders; a passionate advocate for gender equality, … Read more: Finding Power in Connection: Mary Robinson and Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein on Effective LeadershipContinue Reading

Puerta de la Montana Human Rights Court · They were falsely accused of money laundering and sentenced to jail penalties ranging from twelve to fifteen … Read more: Puerta de la Montana Human Rights Court – Bitter WinterContinue Reading

The Olympic and Paralympic Games in France should usher in reforms to ensure tolerance, nondiscrimination, and the defense of fundamental human … Read more: France: As Olympics Approach, Human Rights in SpotlightContinue Reading