Turkey: Human rights report shows increasing torture against Kurds and LGBTQI+ – IFEX
In 2023, the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey received 781 reports of torture or ill-treatment. There was a spike in reports in June and July, … Read more: Turkey: Human rights report shows increasing torture against Kurds and LGBTQI+ – IFEXContinue Reading
NGO Committee: Politics weaken promising reform for civil society participation at the UN
These NGOs are the Association of Wives and Mothers of Soldiers participating in Ato, the Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights, and the Tom … Read more: NGO Committee: Politics weaken promising reform for civil society participation at the UNContinue Reading
OHCHR / HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL TURK | UNifeed – UN Media
Intensifying conflicts around the world are exacting a heavy cost on people and the planet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said … Read more: OHCHR / HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL TURK | UNifeed – UN MediaContinue Reading
New Report Finds Widespread Abuse of LGBTQ and HIV-Positive People in ICE and CBP Jails
Human Rights First, Immigration Equality, and the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) released a new report, “No Human Being Should Be Held … Read more: New Report Finds Widespread Abuse of LGBTQ and HIV-Positive People in ICE and CBP JailsContinue Reading
Refugee Week 2024: What does Seeking Asylum have to do with Home?
This year's theme of Home shows why protecting the right to seek asylum is a show of humanity: because we can all relate to wanting the safety of home … Read more: Refugee Week 2024: What does Seeking Asylum have to do with Home?Continue Reading
EU delegation's visit to Tibet underscores concerns about human rights situation
… Human Rights Dialogue. The delegation, headed by Paola Pampaloni, Deputy … The EU-China Human Rights Dialogue – which ICT and others human rights … Read more: EU delegation's visit to Tibet underscores concerns about human rights situationContinue Reading
Mincione files UN human rights complaint against Holy See – The Pillar
Mincione files UN human rights complaint against Holy See … The investment manager at the center of the Vatican's London property scandal and trial … Read more: Mincione files UN human rights complaint against Holy See – The PillarContinue Reading
EU Opposes China's Interference in Succession of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at 39th EU …
Brussels: The 39th EU-China Human Rights Dialogue which took place in Chongqing on 16 June was preceded by a rare side visit to Tibet between 13 … Read more: EU Opposes China's Interference in Succession of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at 39th EU …Continue Reading
Residents lodge human rights complaint over 'dangerous' new bike lane | 9 News Australia
Six residents in the Sydney suburb of Paddington have lodged a human rights complaint over their council's construction of a bike lane, … Read more: Residents lodge human rights complaint over 'dangerous' new bike lane | 9 News AustraliaContinue Reading
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: 'On human rights, there might be a little light at the end of the tunnel'
CIVICUS discusses recent Dominican Republic elections with Manuel María Mercedes Medina, a lawyer, human rights defender and president of the … Read more: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: 'On human rights, there might be a little light at the end of the tunnel'Continue Reading
Women demand prioritization of human rights at Doha meeting on Afghanistan | Amu TV
A female student remarked, "We urge United Nations representatives to prioritize discussions on women's rights and education at the upcoming Doha … Read more: Women demand prioritization of human rights at Doha meeting on Afghanistan | Amu TVContinue Reading
Ont. Superior Court orders tenant to vacate housing despite ongoing human rights tribunal dispute
The tenant's condition qualifies as a disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), requiring the landlord to make reasonable accommodations. Read more: Ont. Superior Court orders tenant to vacate housing despite ongoing human rights tribunal disputeContinue Reading
Poetry as a Means of Defending Human Rights In Uganda | Harvard Kennedy School
On today's episode of Justice Matters, co-host Mathias Risse speaks with Danson Kahyana, a fellow at the Carr Center and Associate Professor in … Read more: Poetry as a Means of Defending Human Rights In Uganda | Harvard Kennedy SchoolContinue Reading
An Epidemic of Fraud: MEF Expert Exposes Corruption in Human Rights Organizations
PHILADELPHIA, June 17, 2024 – Michael Rubin, director of policy analysis for the Middle East Forum, testified before the Tom Lantos Human Rights … Read more: An Epidemic of Fraud: MEF Expert Exposes Corruption in Human Rights OrganizationsContinue Reading
11th session of the Working Group on the Issue of Human Rights and Transnational … – ohchr
During the session, the Working Group convened separate meetings with States and Civil Society Organisations in Palais des Nations. Read more: 11th session of the Working Group on the Issue of Human Rights and Transnational … – ohchrContinue Reading