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VOV.VN – The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) approved Vietnam's National Report … Read more: Vietnam's human rights report passed at UPR Working Session – VOV.VNContinue Reading

The Council of Europe is the only regional human rights system that has not yet explicitly recognised the right to a healthy environment. Read more: Is it 'high time' for Europe to recognise the human right to a healthy environment?Continue Reading

… human rights situation. “Sri Lanka has a vibrant civil society, and if confirmed, I look forward to expanding our people-to-people ties, including … Read more: US Ambassador nominee to Sri Lanka aims to tackle human rights issues – NewswireContinue Reading

This week, United States President Joe Biden announced that his administration has “held up” at least one shipment of 3500 bombs and artillery … Read more: With Pause, US Joins Other States Stopping Arms Transfers to Israel | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's appointment of former opposition legislator and lawyer Jessie Majome as chair of the Zimbabwe Human Rights … Read more: Zimbabwe: Will opposition activist as head of rights commission improve lives?Continue Reading

The Kurdistan Human Rights Network (KHRN) has learned that Ahmadi was shot when border guards opened fire on a group of kolbars with DShKs on the … Read more: Iran border guards shoot dead kolbar in Qandil region – Kurdistan Human Rights NetworkContinue Reading

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… Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law. The ministers will review the organisation's work in areas such as human rights, including social rights … Read more: Foreign ministers of 46 member states meet a year after Reykjavik Summit – PortalContinue Reading

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has reportedly condemned the burning of the SA flag in an advert produced by the Democratic … Read more: 2024 Elections | SA Human Rights Commission condemns DA's advert – YouTubeContinue Reading

Worker rights are among the least protected human rights in the world, according to new research from faculty at Binghamton University, State … Read more: Worker Rights Are One Of The Least Protected Human Rights – Eurasia ReviewContinue Reading

PBS NewsHour · PBS NewsHour live episode, May 10, 2024 · WATCH: Israeli ambassador objects to UN resolution granting more rights to Palestine · Israel's … Read more: Sudan's paramilitary forces accused of ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity in DarfurContinue Reading

Credit: "Protesters: 'Workers deserve a living wage'" by Meraj Chhaya is licensed under CC BY 2.0.. BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Worker rights are among the … Read more: Worker rights are one of the least protected human rights, new research reveals – EurekAlert!Continue Reading

US finds Israel's use of weapons in Gaza 'inconsistent' with human rights law, but will not cut flow of arms. State department also says not enough … Read more: US finds Israel's use of weapons in Gaza 'inconsistent' with human rights law, but will not cut …Continue Reading

Having given himself broad presidential powers, the right-wing populist president began a crusade against civil society and freedom of speech, … Read more: Kyrgyzstan Under Japarov: The Country's Decline Into DictatorshipContinue Reading