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Now, any day is a good day to quote the great Nelson Mandela. Madiba was a giant in the fight for human and civil rights, for justice, for antiracism, … Read more: Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the 18th International Human Rights SummitContinue Reading

This handbook was jointly developed, and is published, by the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), and the FRA. The … Read more: Publication of the Arabic Version of the Handbook on European Data Protection LawContinue Reading

Today, Administrator Samantha Power announced the launch of USAID's new Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) Policy at a public event at … Read more: USAID Releases New Policy for Advancement of Global Democracy, Human Rights, and …Continue Reading

Human Rights Watch (HRW) have stated that Sri Lanka has continued to use the notorious Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to "target perceived … Read more: Human Rights Watch says PTA detentions have continued under Ranil WickremesingheContinue Reading

On 25 July, sports ministers from the 56 member countries of the Commonwealth, along with partner organisations, civil … human rights. The meeting … Read more: Commonwealth ministers to meet in Paris to advocate inclusion for all in sportsContinue Reading

The concerns were raised as the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published its draft strategic plan for 2025-28. Analysis by Disability … Read more: Human rights watchdog 'neutered' by years of Tory appointments, say activistsContinue Reading

Mike Brown's mother, Lesley McSpadden, joined attorneys from RFK Human Rights and the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center to testify at an IACHR … Read more: Michael Brown's Mother Seeks Justice at International Human Rights HearingContinue Reading

RFK Human Rights filed a civil rights complaint in collaboration with partner institutions against New York State's largest immigration detention … Read more: Federal Civil Rights Complaint Demands Investigation into Abuse Against Hunger Strikers at …Continue Reading

Global Health and Human Rights · Spotlight on Education: The Why and How of Preparing a COIL: A seminar for staff members · Summer School of the … Read more: Courses and Training Opportunities – EUGLOHContinue Reading

… Human Rights (OHCHR) in the Palestinian Territories, Ajith Sunghay, visited one of the classrooms set up in tents for Palestinian children and … Read more: GAZA / GIRLS HUMAN RIGHTS | UNifeed – UN MediaContinue Reading

The Project builds on the results of the EU funded project “Accountable Institutions and Human Right Protection in Armenia”, funded by the … Read more: Advancing the Human Rights Agenda and Enhancing National Authorities – EU NEIGHBOURS eastContinue Reading

Campaigners are celebrating after a landmark disability rights treaty was legally adopted by 15 member states of the African Union. Read more: Landmark Human Rights Treaty Now In Force – iAfricaContinue Reading

A new report released by Human Rights Watch concludes that Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups committed war crimes and crimes against … Read more: Hamas committed crimes against humanity, war crimes on Oct. 7, Human Rights Watch saysContinue Reading

In the past six months, Amnesty International has contributed to a series of human rights wins, with people released from jail, laws changed, … Read more: Six Months of Wins for Human Rights | Amnesty International USAContinue Reading