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In her report to the Human Rights Council, Xanthaki regretted the many ways in which the right to science was being undermined. They include attacks … Read more: Science must be inclusive and not exclusive says UN expert | OHCHRContinue Reading

… human rights and the rule of law.” “Azerbaijani authorities must immediately end the growing crackdown on human rights and independent media and … Read more: Azerbaijan: Campaign of intimidation against independent media continues with raid on Toplum TVContinue Reading

Human rights abuses were also reported across these vessels, including physical abuse, salary deductions, human trafficking, and forced labor … Read more: Zhejiang Ocean Family's fishing fleet – Environmental Justice FoundationContinue Reading

At least six journalists were detained on March 6 in Baku after authorities searched the office of an online news platform, Toplum TV, as part of … Read more: New Wave of Arrests Targets Journalists and Activists in Azerbaijan | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

The City of Toronto should adopt a proactive and strategic approach to ensure the FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrates sport and champions human rights. Read more: FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto is an opportunity for leadership in advancing human rightsContinue Reading

SummaryThe aim of the practical toolkit, which is based on international human rights laws, standards and good practices, is to enhance the … Read more: Practical toolkit for law enforcement officials to promote and protect human rights in the … – ohchrContinue Reading

Several rights groups will participate in the Bermuda Human Rights Commission annual conference, which will take place on March 21 in Hamilton. Read more: Advocacy groups to join human rights conference – The Royal GazetteContinue Reading

Women human rights defenders and peacebuilders worldwide have powerfully led efforts to build peace. Yet at the tables of power where final … Read more: “We don't need saving, we just need the space” | OHCHRContinue Reading

… rights in the DPRK issued a comprehensive report outlining the government's long record of human rights abuses constituting crimes against humanity. Read more: “A Sense of Terror Stronger than a Bullet” | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

Following a Court of Appeal decision to back the Conservative government's stripping of Shamima Begum's citizenship, human rights experts … Read more: United Nations human rights experts oppose UK decision to make Shamima Begum statelessContinue Reading

… Human Rights Tribunal. The McDonald's restaurant, the exact location of which is not revealed in BCHRT documents, had applied to have the woman's … Read more: Abbotsford McDonald's faces human rights complaint from maskless customerContinue Reading

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has found that Albania's lack of diligence in deciding on the enforcement of the award in Iliria v. Read more: European Court of Human Rights finds breach of right to fair trial in court delays for …Continue Reading

WHRDs are women and girls working on human rights issues and people of all genders who work to promote women's rights and rights related to gender … Read more: Recognizing Women Human Rights Defenders on International Women's DayContinue Reading

A Hybrid Meeting of the Covington Human Rights Commission will be held via video teleconference on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Members of … Read more: Meeting Notice – Human Rights Commission 3/7/2024 – The City of Covington, KYContinue Reading