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Concerns grow in Israel over possible capture of soldiers as battles escalate with heavy bombardment. Read more: Intense fighting reported in outskirts of Gaza City between Palestinian resistance and Israel's armyContinue Reading

In Aotearoa New Zealand, human rights law is being utilised to narrow self-determination's scope, especially when Māori initiatives seeking co- … Read more: New research laments use of human rights to block Māori authority | NZ LawyerContinue Reading

Three prominent Zimbabwe human rights activists are suing the police and government. They were arrested and tortured last year in the notorious … Read more: Three Zimbabwean human rights activists sue government – YouTubeContinue Reading

Reporting on the situation in Gaza, the Guardian reveals hundreds of employees of the United Nations human rights agency have backed a letter … Read more: Newspaper headlines: 'Inn-justice' for Epping and 'Rayner faces sleaze inquiry' – BBCContinue Reading

Summary record of the 33rd meeting, held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on Tuesday, 8 July 2025 : Human Rights Council, 59th session. Read more: Summary record of the 33rd meeting, held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on Tuesday, 8 …Continue Reading

Human Rights Watch (HRW) in a news release on Thursday condemned the expulsion of Rohingya refugees to Bangladesh and Myanmar “without rights … Read more: Rights group condemns India expelling of Rohingya refugees – JURIST Legal NewsContinue Reading

In setting out the international legal landscape for confronting migrant smuggling situations at sea, UNODC consultant and friend of Human Rights at … Read more: Awareness of human rights at sea raised among maritime officials in VanuatuContinue Reading

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Human rights lawyers said on Friday they have filed a criminal complaint in Argentina's federal courts seeking the arrest … Read more: Human rights lawyers call for Netanyahu's arrest on Argentine soil – AL-MonitorContinue Reading

While European human rights law was mentioned by the government in its written arguments, it was not a major part of its argument, nor the Court of … Read more: Epping hotel asylum seekers to remain at the Bell, court rules – BBCContinue Reading

Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO); August 29, 2025: Majid Abedi, a man on death row for drug-related offences, was executed in Semnan Central Prison. Read more: Majid Abedi Hanged for Drug Offences in Semnan – Iran Human RightsContinue Reading

The University's ADA/504 Coordinator is Sandra Escaleira, Assistant Director of Human Resources. … Civil Rights. Complaints should be submitted via … Read more: Requests for Accommodations | Office of Civil Rights – UMass DartmouthContinue Reading

Ultimately these companies have an outsized influence over shaping public opinion even when it comes at the expense of public safety and human rights. Read more: Why Are Big Tech Companies a Threat to Human Rights? | Amnesty International USAContinue Reading

… Human Rights Act. "The simple fact is that our own British Human Rights Act, based on the European Convention of Human Rights, is solely … Read more: Reform's deputy leader says Epping residents 'should feel angry and frustrated' – YouTubeContinue Reading

Human rights lawyers are concerned about a new government proposal designed to remove legal obstacles to resettling three people in Nauru who were … Read more: Human rights lawyers are concerned about a new government proposal designed to remove …Continue Reading