European Court of Human Rights Upholds Belgium's Halal Slaughter Ban
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) issued a final ruling on Tuesday, rejecting the appeal against the ban on halal slaughter in Belgium. Read more: European Court of Human Rights Upholds Belgium's Halal Slaughter BanContinue Reading
UN women's rights committee urges action to end gender-based violence against women …
Calling for full compliance with international human rights law and international humanitarian law, the Committee issued the following statement: Read more: UN women's rights committee urges action to end gender-based violence against women …Continue Reading
Human Rights Commission adds two new members – The Republic News
The Columbus City Council announced two new Human Rights Commission appointments Tuesday. Deanne Annandale and Kenna Huber were appointed by the … Read more: Human Rights Commission adds two new members – The Republic NewsContinue Reading
Leah Levin, a Jewish refugee who wrote book on human rights for UN – The Jerusalem Post
Joining Britain's human rights community, Levin became director of a legal reform group that helped secure the release of six men from Northern … Read more: Leah Levin, a Jewish refugee who wrote book on human rights for UN – The Jerusalem PostContinue Reading
UNFCCC COP28 Host Country Agreement: A failure to protect human rights
It also highlights how the Host Country Agreement failed to protect human rights for participants, despite parties to the UNFCCC having stressed the … Read more: UNFCCC COP28 Host Country Agreement: A failure to protect human rightsContinue Reading
Human Rights Abuses: Activists want action taken against police – YouTube
KTNNews #KTNNewsDigital #ktnkenya #KTNTV #KTNHome #KenyaNews #genz Welcome to the 24/7 KTN Kenya News Channel on YouTube – your trusted source for … Read more: Human Rights Abuses: Activists want action taken against police – YouTubeContinue Reading
'Terror is not an irrational strategy': Incoming human rights commissioner lectured about violence
Birju Dattani made statements appearing to rationalize terrorism and signed a letter accusing Israel of seeking to “terrorize” Gaza civilians. Read more: 'Terror is not an irrational strategy': Incoming human rights commissioner lectured about violenceContinue Reading
COP29 Host Country Agreement with Azerbaijan must be made public – Amnesty International
… human rights defenders and climate rights activists such as Anar Mammadli. … The only human right referred to in the COP28 HCA is the right to privacy … Read more: COP29 Host Country Agreement with Azerbaijan must be made public – Amnesty InternationalContinue Reading
In Dialogue with Croatia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Measures to … – ohchr
The Human Rights Committee today concluded its consideration of the fourth periodic report of Croatia on how it implements the provisions of the … Read more: In Dialogue with Croatia, Experts of the Human Rights Committee Commend Measures to … – ohchrContinue Reading
Human Rights NGOs urge Austria to investigate sexual crimes by Russia military in Ukraine
The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ), an organisation led by human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, and Centre for the Enforcement of Human Rights … Read more: Human Rights NGOs urge Austria to investigate sexual crimes by Russia military in UkraineContinue Reading
Freedom of association eradicated in Belarus: Special Rapporteur | OHCHR
Her report, which examines major developments in the human rights situation in Belarus from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024, also highlights other … Read more: Freedom of association eradicated in Belarus: Special Rapporteur | OHCHRContinue Reading
UN Human Rights Council 56: UK statement for the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian …
Commissioners, thank you for your comprehensive assessment of human rights violations in Syria. In the fourteenth year of the conflict, … Read more: UN Human Rights Council 56: UK statement for the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian …Continue Reading
Trans ally Harriet Harman 'in line to run the Equality and Human Rights Commission'
Harriet Harman is potentially being sized-up by Labour for the top job at the UK's equalities watchdog, sources close to the party suggest. Read more: Trans ally Harriet Harman 'in line to run the Equality and Human Rights Commission'Continue Reading
Human rights in the digital age – OECD
The digital environment offers tremendous opportunities to enhance people's ability to exercise their human rights, but it can also create new and … Read more: Human rights in the digital age – OECDContinue Reading
Citizen Lab submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders
… human rights defenders (WHRDs) who live in exile or in the diaspora, and the threats they encounter. Read more: Citizen Lab submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights defendersContinue Reading